Women In Film & Video Inc

Women in Film & Video (WIFV) offers NETWORKING opportunities at all events and provided several specific networking events to aid members in making connections across the Mid-Atlantic media industry. WIFV hosted a Fall Open House, Holiday Party in January, and informal events provide a range opportunities for new and existing members to network with each other and non-members. Many networking events were held online from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with regular in-person coffee events in Annapolis, MD and Frederick, MD. Networking events were held specifically for caregivers, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC mediamakers.

Women in Film & Video (WIFV) distributed a member E-NEWSLETTER 11 times, a MEMBERS IN THE NEWS E-NEWSLETTER 12 times, a MONDAY MISSIVE 51 times for its 900+ members and the 4000+ non-members who have signed up for e-newsletter delivery between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. The e-newsletter promotes member accomplishments, introduces new opportunities and research, and informs readers about professional development and educational offerings from WIFV and other media organizations. The e-newsletter and members in the news are archived on the WIFV website for general public access. The e-newsletter has dramatically increased the amount of information it presents because of the electronic format and now includes live links to information and members profiled making the material even more accessible via search engines. The weekly MISSIVE provides breaking news and event announcements. A core of volunteers produces a bi-weekly podcast, recently renamed MEDIAMAKER SPOTLIGHT, available on all podcast platforms.

Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides one Past President Mid-Career Development Scholarship to further professional development for a member at least 10 years from their last degree to attend the Maine Media Workshops. WIFV awarded two Seed Fund Grants for Documentary Filmmakers during this reporting period. It awarded a WIFV Short Narrative Film Finishing Fund Grant during this period that provides extensive in-kind services for post-production services including color correction, audio mix, graphics/titles, and film festival consultation.