MediaMaker Spotlight

While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters, who is the founder and producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) and runs the RIFF Arts Institute. In 2022, RIFF runs from June 7 to June 12. She then chats with Jon Gann, considered the guru of film festivals, who runs DC-based festival business, Reel Plan, and is the author of two books on the topic.

For tickets or to volunteer at the Richmond International Film Festival go to www.rvafilmfestival.com and for more information about Heather, visit: https://www.riffartsinstitute.org

You can learn more about Jon Gann's company at www.reelplan.com and his 2021 film, Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color here: www.missalmathomas.com.
His books, "Behind the Screens: Programmers Reveal How Film Festivals Really Work" and "So You Want to Start a Film Festival: Conversations with Top Festival Creators" are available on Amazon.

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Enjoy an international perspective in this episode as co-producer, Tara Jabbari speaks with filmmaker Alberto Gelpi at a café in Rome, Italy. They talk about his journey from graphic designer to assistant editor to director. Alberto also shares lessons he’s learned from his mentor, his favorite part of filmmaking, thoughts on subtitles versus dubbing, and why he considers himself a “visual emotional storyteller.”

You can learn more about Alberto and his work at: https://www.albertogelpi.com/ 

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed production, we gain insights about what it takes to bring a vision to fruition. Whether hearing about process or logistics, lessons or advice, these success stories of bringing a project to life can be informative and inspiring.

On this month’s episode: Jane Barbara talks mostly about writing and producing the quirky award-winning short, "Lobster Fra Diavolo” and a bit about producing another short, “Tell Me About Orange.” Following that conversation, sheri ratick stroud talks all about two of her comedic shorts, “Julie Leaves the Nest" and “Heroes’ Honeymoon.”

For more information about ScriptDC: https://www.wifv.org/script-dc/
Jane's website: https://www.testaduramedia.com/

To learn more about sheri and her work:
https://www.wonderpictures.net/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

You’re going to want to hear this episode, as it provides listeners with insights and advice on how to get the best sound for your project. Our very own audio engineer and WIFV board member, Steve Lack expands on a presentation that offers guidance on sound equipment, locations, costuming, sound design, music, and more, so that you aren’t left trying to fix issues in post. We benefit from the length and breadth of Steve’s experience as he speaks with Cheryl Ottenritter from Otthouse Audio and Donna Gureckas from Henninger Media about a multitude of sound considerations and giving your project optimal audio.

For more information on Steve’s company, visit: https://stevelackaudio.com/

For more about Cheryl Ottenritter and Otthouse Audio visit: https://otthouseaudio.com

For more about Donna Gureckas: https://donnagureckas.com/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

While filmmaking is a creative process, it's also a business. In order to be successful in your productions, it's important to manage those business aspects thoughtfully and properly. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with CPA and MBA John Aaron about things to consider when it comes to funding and taxes. Following that, she has a conversation with entertainment attorney Paige Gold, who gives advice about insurance, protections, and contracts. Finally, we hear some highlights from a past WIFV seminar on tax and business matters. Without diving too deep into any one subject, the episode’s aim is to provide listeners with an overview of some of the many business aspects of the filmmaking process. You may want to take notes!

To learn more about John Aaron's services for producers, go to www.medialedger.biz

For more information about Paige Gold, visit www.paigegold.com

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In today's world, remote production is becoming more and more utilized as a tool for creating projects. In this episode, host Candice Bloch focuses on remote production through two engaging interviews with professionals that are highly adept and knowledgeable about the production model. First up, a conversation with Brandon Bloch, founding partner and executive producer at the global remote production company, Hometeam. After that, a discussion with Gary Adcock, a workshop instructor and the program manager of the Remote Production Conference.

• To learn more about Hometeam, visit: wearehometeam.com 
• For more about the Remote Production Conference, visit: www.remoteproductionconference.com
• For more on Post Production World Conference: https://www.ppw-conference.com/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed production, we gain insights about what it takes to bring a vision to fruition. Whether hearing about process or logistics, lessons or advice, these success stories of bringing a project to life can be informative and inspiring.

On this episode: Robin Noonan-Price talks about directing the short, "Tell Me About Orange," a coming-of-age story about expressing and navigating young love. And then Mark Maxey first talks about producing the documentary feature, "Up to Snuff," which is a star-studded journey about the incredible life and career of prolific musician and composer W.G. "Snuffy" Walden. And later he discusses a bit about two upcoming narrative features, "As They Made Us" and "Space Oddity."

For more information:

Robin -

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnoonanprice/

Mark - 

• https://www.maxeymedia.com/ 
• https://www.rollingpictures.com/ 
• https://www.uptosnuffmovie.com/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, board member Sandra Abrams sits down with two amazing women to discuss Oscar’s history on nominations of women in non-actor categories. Our guests are Dr. Rosanne Welch, Executive Director of the MFA in TV and Screenwriting Program at Stephens College, and Leslie Combemale, a syndicated film critic known as Cinema Siren, and the creator and host of WomenRockingHollywood - an annual panel at Comic Con in San Diego which highlights female filmmakers. The women reflect on female representation throughout Hollywood's and the awards show's history, how it has changed, and what they see for the future.

• For more information: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies
• Dr. Rosanne Welch: https://rosannewelch.com/
• Leslie Combemale: https://cinemasiren.com/ and https://lesliecombemale.com/ and https://womenrockinghollywood.com/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

This episode highlights the best of the “Wednesday One” program from 2021, giving you a taste of the wide-range of offerings WIFV has for its members. We listen in on clips from a couple of these seminars, held on the first Wednesday of each month, that include experiences from local crews involved in filming Wonder Woman 1984, and advice from a panel of seasoned producers on effectively promoting your project.

To find out more about upcoming Weds One programs, check out the WIFV calendar: https://wifv.org/calendar

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In our first episode, board member Tara Jabbari interviews WIFV President Sara Barger about how and why she got involved in this amazing organization that serves members of the media community in the DMV – a region rich with creators and historical monuments, alike. Highlights include grants, programs, and members’ list-serve benefits. Part two of the episode is an interview with the Film Club group and how anyone can participate.

You can learn more on the WIFV website at: https://www.wifv.org/

About ScriptDC: https://www.wifv.org/script-dc/

For the latest on events, including Film Club, visit: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!