HI, Susan!! Thanks. A fine video intro! “For Teilhard, evolution is an adventure in love.” I never heard the term Technosapiens before, yet here I am, just finished a zoom book study, watching that video and now sending you love via email! Jim Wiegel “We are all time travelers journeying into the future. But let us make that future a place we want to visit. “ Stephen Hawking
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And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . Isaiah 58:11
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Welcome to WIFV's Weekly Update
The Monday Missive shares items of event reminders, crowdfunding campaigns, some of the week's top news stories, info on member benefits, and more!
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This Week with WIFV
Women's Career Accelerator Workshop - Oct 25 - 27
You've worked hard. Now it's time to take charge of your #leadership journey. Announcing the Women's Career Accelerator Workshop October 25-27 from #GALSNGEAR and Future Media Conferences. Expertly led, interactive sessions will focus on three keys to moving your career forward: a customized leadership framework, powering up your #negotiating skills (with past WIFV Board Member Susan Borke), and how to build your leadership #brand (with #GALSNGEAR Founder and WIFV Past President Amy DeLouise). Plus guest speakers, time to network, and a hot-seats Ask Me Anything rock star panel. $299 is a bargain for this investment in your leadership readiness--use code WIFV20 for $50 off for WIFV members! REGISTER NOW at http://bit.ly/WeLead20 - space is limited!
October 26 DEADLINE WIFV Fiscal Sponsorship The WIFV Board of Directors is pleased to offer a fiscal sponsorship program to support the film and media projects of its members. The WIFV Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides limited financial and legal oversight for a project initiated independently by a filmmaker. That project must be non-commercial in nature, i.e. not produced solely for financial gain. Sponsored Projects are eligible to solicit and receive grants and tax-deductible contributions. Review the application checklist before applying. More info and submit here.
Updo's for all Textures - October 26
QUICK UPDO'S ON ALL TEXTURE HAIR: Trendy hairstyles with natural and or extension hair Demo by Christie Love and Mika C.
Monday, October 26, 6:30 pm FREE for WIFV Members / $10 Public RSVP here This is an online event. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
Getting Into the Writers Room - October 27
Panel discussing the many ways of joining a television writers room! It isn't always a straight line and it isn't always pretty. It is dynamic and all about collaboration. Ligiah Villalobos will lead the discussion and be joined by Karyn Langhorne Folan and Paul Ruehl. They will share about competitions, studio-run professional opportunities, and results of hard work! RSVP and Panelist Bios here.
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 pm $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here You will be sent the login link with your registration confirmation email.
Afternoon Networking - October 29
The afternoon Happy Hours are a chance to see new faces and discuss what's on your mind. Bring your own beverage! Collaborations have already been formed.
Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 pm RSVP here. This is an online event. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
Doc Distribution - October 29
Yes, you can do the distribution of your documentary yourself! You will have been building an audience. You might even have the energy. But wouldn't you rather understand the eco-system for non-fiction distribution before you make any decisions? Panelists Mike Garrity, Peter Hamilton, Kate Pearson, and Ann Zamudio know public television, cable, festivals, and networks. RSVP and Panelist Bios here.
Thursday, October 29, 6:30 pm $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here This is an online event. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
Animators: 3D Kitbashing - October 29
We will explore the use of ‘ready-made' 3D models to accelerate the ideas and concepts of storytelling. Photobashing has been around for a long time and is commonly used for concepting by artists and animators in many industries including Hollywood and gaming. Time is money. And with the proliferation of people and companies providing these 3D assets, often free or inexpensive, it is wonderful to have these sources at our fingertips 24 hours a day. Troy Benesch will show how he uses kitbashing for his personal projects and incorporates it into his workflow and share his favorite sources for these assets. RSVP and Panelist Bio here.
Thursday, October 29, 6:30 pm FREE WIFV Members / $10 Public RSVP here This is an online event. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
Next Week with WIFV
Directors Rdtble: RADIUM GIRLS Directors - Nov 2
We are delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for you to meet Lydia Dean Pilcher (Producer/ Director) and Ginny Mohler (Writer/Director) of the newly-released RADIUM GIRLS. Trailer available here. You are encouraged to purchase a ticket and watch this film well in advance of the discussion on November 2. Panelist bios here. Purchase your $12.00 movie ticket to watch RADIUM GIRLS here:
Monday, November 2 at 6:30 pm Roundtable is FREE for WIFV Members / $10 Public RSVP here. This is an online program. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation. This event is limited to ten people.
Morning Networking - November 3
You bring the coffee, we bring the colleagues!
Tuesday, November 3 at 9:30 am RSVP here. This is an online gathering. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation. This event is limited to ten people.
Writing from Outside the Centers - November 3
We want to dispel the myth that you have to live Los Angeles or New York to write scripts that get produced or even to participate in a collaborative writing experience. Join this conversation with Megan Holley, Harold Jackson III, and film critic Leslie Combermale to learn otherwise! RSVP and Panelist Bios here.
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 pm $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here Election results can't be announced before 8:00 pm and you don't want to miss this discussion!
All ScriptDC programs are online webinars. You will be sent the login link with your registration confirmation email.
Protections for You & Your Media - November 4
If you're a journalist or an activist creating media in today's polarized political climate, it can feel fraught. Is the government going to target you if you create critical media? Will people with opposing views harass you? Will they threaten you or publish your information publicly ("doxxing")? Join us for a panel on the various ways media makers can protect themselves legally, technologically, and physically, as well as external resources that can be tapped for creators facing government scrutiny or online harassment. Panelists include: Dr. Gabriella Coleman, Jilisa Milton JD, MSW, and Cheryl Jacobs Crim. See panelist bios here
Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm RSVP here. $10 WIFV Members / $20 Public This is an online gathering. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation. This event is limited to ten people.
One Woman, One Vote Film Festival Closes Nov 3
To celebrate the centennial of the 19th amendment winning women the vote and continue to bring women's voices front and center, the 2020 One Woman One Vote Festival (OWOV) and Women Make Movies (WMM) invite you to join us in a nationwide initiative -- the 2020 One Woman One Vote Film Festival, a curated collection of films for you to create your own online film event, and four online national screening events to encourage, inspire and empower women everywhere to use their power for change. The collection titles are available at no charge through November 3, 2020. For more information visit 2020owovfest.org.
Members to Support
REDISCOVERING FIRE: The Evolution of Teilhard de Chardin, produced by Mary and Frank Frost
It's time to introduce a new generation to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin – the paleontologist and visionary French Jesuit priest, whose relentless effort to reframe his beliefs in the light of evolution in the 20th Century led to a paradigm shift in the relationship of science and religion. He foresaw the evolutionary emergence of the internet, globalization, and today's trans-humanism movement, although he was perhaps overly optimistic in his vision. His legacy includes a strong environmental movement and fresh explorations in cosmic spirituality. The Teilhard de Chardin Project consists of a documentary for public television with PBS partner Oregon Public Broadcasting and a robust web portal serving viewers intrigued by the transformative ideas that motivated Teilhard.
This film has completed principal photography and is seeking funding for post-production and distribution. Your contributions are gratefully received and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your tax-deductible contribution may be made here.
The Monday Missive features WIFV's fiscally sponsored projects on a weekly basis. Make sure to learn more about what WIFV members are doing! For more info on the WIFV fiscally-sponsored projects, click here.
The Greatest Knockout Tickets Available
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALI'S RESOUNDING RETURN TO THE RING OCTOBER 26, 1970 Olayimika Cole cordially invites you to an exclusive virtual showcase event for our soon to be released film, ALI'S COMEBACK: the untold story on October 26, 2020. This interactive event “The Greatest Knockout”, which will show select scenes from the award-winning documentary. Also, afterward, a Q&A session with the film’s principals will take place. We have an all-star line-up including Khalilah Ali, Juan(John) Carlos, Edwin Moses and Billboard No1 artist Maxi Priest. Please dress 70s style and let your inner diva shine (prizes to be awarded!). RSVP for your complimentary ticket while they last by clicking on the following link www.aliscomebackllc.com
Crowdfunding - JULIE LEAVES THE NEST
Julie is getting married! Her mom Esther could use a little help producing Julie's perfect storybook wedding. The Bride is registered at Go Fund Me. Please send cash in lieu of presents. It would be a blessing.
JULIE LEAVES THE NEST is written by John Aaron and is being produced by WONDER PICTURES. sheri ratick stroud (Julie's "mother" and film producer) had her "meet cute" with John at a WIFV networking coffee!
Save the Date
Doc Rdtble: Trailer Night - November 9 An opportunity to network, share successes and challenges in documentary filmmaking, and provide feedback to several filmmakers on their trailers. This meeting is being organized by WIFV's Documentary Roundtable Partner, Docs In Progress.
Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm FREE for WIFV Members / $10 Public Registration will open soon on the Docs in Progress website. This is an online gathering. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
One-on-One Script Critiques Case Study: FAITH BA$ED - November 10 Conversation w/Catherine Hardwicke - November 17
One-on-One Script Critiques Submission Deadline We have an opportunity for eight screenwriters to have their scripts read and critiqued by Catherine Hand and Laurie Scheer. Scripts need to be submitted by November 10. Critiques will be scheduled between writer and reader before mid-December. RSVP and Reviewer Bios here. SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 10 $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here
FAITH BA$ED Case Study Luke Barnett, screenwriter for FAITH BA$ED will present a case study on how he, director Vincent Masciale, and frequent collaborator Tanner Thomason pulled the film together and got their cast. RSVP and Panelist Bio here. Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 pm $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here
Conversation with Catherine Hardwicke We are honored to have Catherine Hardwicke share her experiences as a production designer, writer, and director with ScriptDC attendees. Film critic Ann Hornaday will moderate the conversation. RSVP and Panelist Bios here. Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 pm $15 WIFV Members / $30 Public RSVP here
All ScriptDC programs are online webinars. You will be sent the login link with your registration confirmation email.
January - Producing Workshops - featuring two workshops with Maureen Ryan! February - It's Up to You!
Afternoon Networking - November 12
The afternoon Happy Hours are a chance to see new faces and discuss what's on your mind. Bring your own beverage! Collaborations have already been formed.
Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 pm RSVP here. This is an online event. You will receive the login link with your registration confirmation.
Articles of Interest
Co-Director Lisa Cortés on Voting Rights Past & Present in “All In: The Fight for Democracy” -The Credits
Women Aren’t “Opting Out” of the Work Force. They’re Being Forced Out -Ms. Magazine
Member Benefit Highlights
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