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Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides educational and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women’s creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. All genres, genders, and experience levels are welcome. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community.
From the Blog: DOUEN: Alyscia Cunningham Turns Trinidadian Folklore into Her First Feature Film
Before Alyscia Cunningham loved filmmaking, she loved to draw. Before she loved documentaries, she loved photography and portraiture. Before she loved crafting horror shorts, she loved listening to her father tell scary stories, both real and imagined, about what life was like in his day. Our roots help make us who we are, though...
Members in the News: Maxwell Reid Receives Award from Washington West Fest
Mark Maxey, president of Rolling Pictures, presented actress Daphne Maxwell Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) with a Crystal Award at The Washington West Film Festival in Reston, Va., on October 10, 2026, following the screening of, THE CASHIER, with Reid as the lead, Glenda. As a co-founder and current board member of the festival, Maxey...
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