WIFVNE President Alecia Orsini and Emmy Winner and WIFVNE Board Member Charlotte Robinson were invited to Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Film, Animation & Video department to participate in a panel discussion entitled “Emotional Intelligence & Professional Practice” addressing workplace harassment and how to handle yourself in the age of #metoo. They were […]
MBCC to honor Charlotte Robinson, WIFVNE Board member, on October 20
MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION TO HONOR EMMY WINNER CHARLOTTE ROBINSON AT 21st ANNUAL LESBIANS & FRIENDS DANCE OCTOBER 20th Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will honor Emmy winner Charlotte Robinson with the MBCC Appreciation Award at the 21st annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQ+ Dance: A Party for Prevention. The fundraising event to be held on October 20th […]
WIFVNE apppoints 1st NH Chair, Christine Altan
New Hampshire resident filmmaker, Christine Altan of Exeter, has been appointed as the 1st NH Chair for the Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) chapter, based in Boston, MA. WIFVNE NH Chair, Christine Altan, has been immersed in the local film industry for the past decade with credits as an actor, producer, writer, […]
New WIFVNE Board Members
As voted on by the membership in June, WIFVNE is excited to announce and welcome to our new WIFVNE Board members (left to right): Wendy Raad, Dawn Davis, Charlotte Robinson, Carina Chavda, and (not pictured) Michelle Romano. Please let us know how we can support you, your ideas, and your stories.
WIFVNE and Women in Media — Networking & Nibbles: Thursday, August 2 at W Props Warehouse in Worcester
Please join Women in Film & Video – New England as we welcome Tema L. Staig, Women In Media Executive Director, for Networking and Nibbles, a Women In Media staple event. Tema joins us from Los Angeles to tell us about Women In Media, their […]
Networking Breakfast on August 5 in Portland, Maine
Join Women in Film & Video – New England, the Maine Film Association, and Bluestocking Film Festival for this casual networking event. Before we say “it’s a wrap” to Portland, let’s connect over some crafty items for conversation. Where: Eastern Promenade at Congress Street, Portland, Maine When: 05 Aug 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM […]
WIFVNE Member Spotlight: Kathleen O’Heron
Kathleen is CEO and Lead Editor at Jynx Productions, the company she co-founded in 2005 with her partner in life, Johannes Wiebus. Jynx Productions provides documentary-style content to an international array of broadcasters, ad agencies, and corporate clients. Every project they undertake harbors that little special something, that golden sliver hiding somewhere within. Kathleen uncovers, polishes, and […]
WIFVNE Member Spotlight: Juliette Sutherland
Juliette is a freelance cinematographer, editor, and filmmaker from the United States. She studied documentary film and anthropology at Marlboro College in Vermont. She is an avid traveler and curious explorer, always ready for a new adventure. She’s worked on documentaries in Nicaragua, Belize, Cuba, and India, co-produced a TV show in Vermont, worked on […]
An Afternoon in Providence: A Time to Educate, Inspire, Connect
On May 12, 2018, Animus Studios partnered with WIFVNE to host their first-ever Providence event, Women in Documentary Film: Finding Funding. It was an honor to welcome such an accomplished and insightful group of women on the panel and to host such a diverse group of attendees. Moderated by WIFVNE President Alecia Orsini (far left), […]
RIFFct is excited to announce its full commitment to 50/50 filmmaker gender parity
The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFFct) celebrates independent cinema from around the world—films that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling. RIFFct brings innovative films and filmmakers to the artistically vibrant community of Ridgefield, CT for an annual four-day festival that includes screenings, special events, panel discussions, and nightly parties. This year, RIFFct is […]