In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight we speak with two more illuminating artists– direct from the 2025 @ebertfest film festival with writer-director Angus MacLachlan and composer, concert organist, and specialist in silent film, Dr. Steven Ball.

In honor of our 45th anniversary, the last panel is “Protecting the Gains Women Have Made,” focusing on the current negative trend to erase the accomplishments of women and how we will ensure that underrepresented voices continue to be heard. Register now:

In honor of our 45th anniversary, the last panel is “Protecting the Gains Women Have Made,” focusing on the current negative trend to erase the accomplishments of women and how we will ensure that underrepresented voices continue to be heard. Register now:

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In our latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight, producer Brandon Ferry sits down with two visionary directors whose films were screened at this year’s Ebertfest film festival: Susan Seidelman and David Fortune. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

Add the expertise of our 900+ members to your next project by becoming a member! WIFV offers a variety of membership to serve all experience levels. Learn more: .

Our latest podcast ep is w/@ChazEbert to discuss her book, IT’S TIME TO GIVE A FECK about forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and kindness, her documentary, WELLNESS WARRIOR, and @ebertfest, and the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies at the @UofIllinois: .

Our new podcast episode features @TexasChance sits down with host Candice Bloch and shares his journey from a diverse creative background to founding @Heritage_Films, a company dedicated to creating personal legacy documentaries.

In our new podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with three @WIFVDC members about their independent feature film, THE OTHER YOU, and how the movie went from an idea during the pandemic to its premiere during the @DCIndieFilmFest, plus much more:

In our first episode since the 100th, it's a reunion for Tara where she speaks with a college friend who has made an impressive career as an editor. Dustin Elkin shares his experience finding mentors, freelance work, and using AI for editing, plus more:

We had our 3rd panel in honor of our 45th anniversary, "How My Doc Changed Minds & Policies," and it was a great event! Thanks to all who came and our panelists! You can watch the recording here:

We’re thrilled that our #MediaMakerSpotlight podcast has hit 100 episodes! Since 2022, it has spotlighted incredible people in film and media. The episode is out now: . #MediaMakerSpotlight #WIFVDC

We had our 3rd panel in honor of our 45th anniversary, "How My Doc Changed Minds & Policies," and it was a great event! Thanks to all who came and our panelists! You can watch the recording here:

We had our 3rd panel in honor of our 45th anniversary, "How My Doc Changed Minds & Policies" and it was a great event! Thanks to all who came! Here are some photos from the event and you can watch the recording here:

In our new podcast episode, we interview William Fay, a seasoned producer and motion picture executive, discussing his extensive career in the film industry that includes Independence Day, The Patriot, 300, The Hangover, The Town, and more! 

In this second episode of a special two-part series, host Sandra Abrams chats with Maxine Peake about her portrayal of journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, in the film #WordsOfWar, who was assassinated in 2006 Listen to the interview now:

In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV's 3rd panel is "How My Documentary Changed Minds and Policies," happening on Wednesday!.Learn more and register here:  . #ThingsToDoInDC #DocumentaryFilmmakers

In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV's 3rd panel is "How My Documentary Changed Minds and Policies," happening on Wednesday!.Learn more and register here:  . #ThingsToDoInDC #DocumentaryFilmmakers

This past weekend, WIFV attended the #DCFilmFest showing of the new #documentary, Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light at the @ngadc. After the screening, there was a Q&A with the executive producers, Paul Wagner & Ellen Casey Wagner:  #georgiaokeeffe

In a special two-part series for #MediaMakerSpotlightPodcast, host, Sandra Abrams, chats with Mark Maxey, WIFV board member and producer of a new geo-political thriller, WORDS OF WAR, in theaters on May 2nd: . #WordsOfWar.#WorldPressFreedomDay