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Bell McMahon at Cascadia

Posted on June 6, 2023

Update from Bridget Bell McMahon – “I had a great time at the Cascadia Women’s International Film Festival. Highly recommend this fest! My short script was 1 of 4 selected for the script studio, where actors perform, and directors critique the work. Super big highlight was spending time with two-time Academy Award-winning documentary director Barbara Kopple.”

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The importance of mentorship cannot be denied. Her

The importance of mentorship cannot be denied. Here, Anedra Edwards (@anedra_the_editor) shares how being one and having one has helped her.

Listen or watch to the whole episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The Screenwriters Roundtables are open to the publ

The Screenwriters Roundtables are open to the public, and provide a safe place for new and established writers to have their work read and critiqued.

This meeting will be a first five pages meeting. Several members' scripts have been chosen for a table read by actors and to receive constructive criticism from the other attendees.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

In this clip, Anedra Edwards (@anedra_the_editor)

In this clip, Anedra Edwards (@anedra_the_editor) explains the different types of visual effect edits for dramas and comedies that you might not be aware of.

Listen or watch to the whole episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!

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VFX you might not be aware of (#shorts)

Join us for an insightful teach-in designed to unp

Join us for an insightful teach-in designed to unpack the Documentary Producer's Alliance (DPA) Crediting Guidelines. This event is open to all documentary creators, producers, editors, and anyone interested in fostering fair crediting practices within the documentary field.

The DPA Crediting Guidelines aim to establish consistent and equitable standards in how contributors are acknowledged in documentary projects. By attending this teach-in, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of these guidelines, and leave having a better understanding of efforts currently happening in the DPA to help producers speak for themselves, and their fellow teammates when it comes to crediting.

Learn more and register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32026&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

WIFV Film Club invites you to join us for our Nove

WIFV Film Club invites you to join us for our November 2024 selection, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN (2017), a historical drama written and directed by Angela Robinson (D.E.B.S.) and starring Luke Evans (BEAUTY & THE BEAST), Rebecca Hall (THE PRESTIGE), Bella Heathcote (IN TIME) and Connie Britton (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN).

The film tells the story of psychologist William Moulton Marston, and his polyamorous relationship with his wife and their mistress who would inspire his creation of the superheroine, Wonder Woman.

Watch the film in advance of the Film Club Meeting. PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN is available on Amazon Prime.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

VFX editor and DC native, Anedra Edwards (@anedra_

VFX editor and DC native, Anedra Edwards (@anedra_the_editor) sits down with host Candice Bloch to give us a peek behind the curtain of visual effects magic. Anedra shares her knowledge from over 15 years of experience in VFX and picture editing for film and TV, working with world’s biggest entertainment companies including @marvel, @netflix, @hbo, @bet, @discovery, @natgeo, @nbc, @disney, @abc, and beyond. Available wherever you listen to podcasts (or watch on @youtube) or visit our website: https://www.mediamakerspotlight.com/

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We know you have a script you want to make, but yo

We know you have a script you want to make, but you may not be sure of where to start. We can help. This year we are featuring one-day and two-day master classes as well as some individual workshops. Class size is limited to allow for engagement and project attention. ScriptDC is the premier conference for Mid-Atlantic filmmakers where writers, directors, producers, editors, and talent connect with accomplished industry professionals.

This weekend is your last chance to register!

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

Sylvia Bugg talks about the significance of uncove

Sylvia Bugg talks about the significance of uncovered stories and the power of media, especially her work on @pbs. Listen to the whole episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Patricia Aufderheide will be joining us to discuss

Patricia Aufderheide will be joining us to discuss her latest book: Kartemquin Films: Documentaries on the Frontlines of Democracy which chronicles how filmmaker-philosophers brought the dream of making documentaries and strengthening democracy to award-winning reality—with help from nuns, gang members, skateboarders, artists, disability activists, and more.

The evolution of Kartemquin Films—Peabody, Emmy, and Sundance-awarded and Oscar-nominated makers of such hits as Hoop Dreams and Minding the Gap—is also the story of U.S. independent documentary film over the last seventy years. Patricia Aufderheide reveals the untold story of how Kartemquin developed as an institution that confronts the brutal realities of the industry and society while empowering people to claim their right to democracy.

Kartemquin filmmakers, inspired by pragmatic philosopher John Dewey, made their studio a Chicago-area institution. Activists for a more public media, they boldly confronted the realities of gender, race, and class in their productions. They negotiated the harsh terms and demands of commercial media, from 16mm through the streaming era, while holding fast to their democratic vision. Drawing on archival research, interviews, and personal experience, Aufderheide tells an inspiring story of how to make media that matters in a cynical world.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

In this clip, Sylvia Bugg shares how a mentor real

In this clip, Sylvia Bugg shares how a mentor really helped shape her self-esteem in her work capabilities, which impacted the rest of her career. Listen to the whole episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!

#WomenOfVision #WoV2024 #WomenInMedia #WomenInTheArts #mentor #mentorship
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We know you have a script you want to make, but yo

We know you have a script you want to make, but you may not be sure of where to start. We can help. This year we are featuring one-day and two-day master classes as well as some individual workshops. Class size is limited to allow for engagement and project attention.

What is Included in Your Registration? In addition to the master class and/or workshops you are registering for, you are invited to attend the Media Mixer and 2nd Short Screenplay Competition on Friday evening, November 15. The Mixer starts at 5:30 pm and the Competition starts at 6:30 pm.

We will be screening short films developed during the WIFV 45th Anniversary Filmmaker Challenge starring Barbie during lunch breaks.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

DXFest 1 Week To Go! Only 1 week to go until the 1

DXFest 1 Week To Go!
Only 1 week to go until the 10th edition of @dx_fest kicks off in Washington D.C. from November 7-10!

#DXFest is the nation's first, and still only, investigative film festival & symposium.

This year's festival reflects a world navigating through uncertainty—from AI and climate change to political polarization. These shifts present unique challenges for investigative filmmakers and journalists seeking the hidden stories of our time.

Discover the film & symposium lineup now & buy your tickets via the @dx_fest link in bio.

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In our latest #podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams

In our latest #podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams sits down with another of WIFV’s 2024 Woman of Vision honorees, Sylvia Bugg. She shares her work history working at @discovery to @pbs, what she “envisioned” for her career, plus much more! Available where you listen to podcasts or on our website: https://mediamakerspotlight.com/

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WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through t

WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through their powerful storytelling. In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV will host four newsworthy panels.

Panel #1 - An Attack on Democracy
This panel features panelists from groundbreaking films that cover various insights and perspectives of America's political turmoil and challenge to democracy during the past eight years.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

Where investigative journalism meets cinematic sto

Where investigative journalism meets cinematic storytelling. Join us at the 10th edition of Double Exposure Film Festival & Symposium, November 7-10, in Washington D.C.

This year's festival reflects a world navigating through uncertainty—from AI and climate change to political polarization. These shifts present unique challenges for investigative filmmakers and journalists seeking the hidden stories of our time. Discover the film & symposium lineup now!

A variety of passes & tickets are now available to buy, thoughtfully designed for industry professionals, students, and film enthusiasts alike. Follow @dx_fest for more updates.

#DXFest #DXAT10 #DoubleExposureFilmFestival

WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through t

WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through their powerful storytelling. In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV will host four newsworthy panels.

Panel #1 - An Attack on Democracy
This panel features panelists from groundbreaking films that cover various insights and perspectives of America's political turmoil and challenge to democracy during the past eight years.

Panelists:
Cheryl Jacobs Crim, Director of RESISTERHOOD
Bridget Hunnicutt, Director of BREAKING THE WEST
Julie Meisner Eagle, Producer of the Impact Campaign for THE SIXTH

RESISTERHOOD (2020) is a film about the power of women, hope and resistance in American politics. After the 2016 elections, we follow six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power.

BREAKING THE WEST (2024) is about the ambitious son of a Russian oligarch attempting to become the first Russian pop star to make it big in the West. Just as his dream seems within reach, accusations that he helped Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election turn his life and dream upside down. Caught in one of the biggest international political scandals of all time, BREAKING THE WEST follows him as he tries to manage his story while protecting his father, their global business empire, and his musical ambitions.

THE SIXTH (2024) is a portrayal of a city and nation under siege, as well as a testament to the importance of truth, told through the eyes of 6 unique individuals whose lives will be forever changed by the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

In this clip from our most recent podcast episode,

In this clip from our most recent podcast episode, Leah Orsini (@leahorsini) explains the difference between a VFX Producer vs Supervisor. Full episode is available wherever you can listen to podcasts!

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At this meeting with guest speaker Landi Maduro, w

At this meeting with guest speaker Landi Maduro, we will read scenes from the film, THEY CLONED TYRONE, and then watch the scenes to analyze how they brought the script to life.
We will also assess how much of the written script actually made it into the final film and dive into how we can apply studio techniques to our own films to make them cinematically dynamic on a limited budget.

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

In this clip from our most recent podcast episode,

In this clip from our most recent podcast episode, Leah Orsini (@leahorsini) explains the difference between visual effects versus special effects. Full episode is available wherever you can listen to podcasts!

#mediapodcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastonfilmmaking #filmmakingpodcast #podcasthost #podcastproducer #wifvdc #womeninmedia #vfx #visualeffects #specialeffects #behindthescenes #bts #mediamakerspotlight #mediamakers #filmmakerscommunity #podcastcommunity #podcasting

We are moving the Editors Roundtable to the mornin

We are moving the Editors Roundtable to the morning to meet with Kelsey Brannen, the Creator of Premiere Gal, who develops and shares tutorials and resources to help make editing more smooth and fun!

Find out more and register by selecting the event on our calendar at WIFV.org/calendar (link in bio)

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