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by Brian Pascale via HipTV Woman in Film and Video's Narrative Directors Roundtable (NDR) recently teamed with Studio Unknown on a Foley and Sound Design Seminar, held at Studio Unknown in Catonsville, Maryland. The NDR mission is to encourage members to get out and make narrative films. Studio Unknown needed a scene to work on,… Read more »
by Morgan Green; Communications Coordinator, Women In Film With the release of the second season of "Chewing Gum," and the very last episodes of "Girls," Spring 2017 is already an unusually good time for women in comedy. Last week I watched the whole new season of Michaela Coel's "Chewing Gum" in one go. (Only six episodes!… Read more »
Reel Corner: COLOSSAL: A Monster Flick in the Age of Social Media
by Flo Dwek Need a sanity break from the mind-numbing roar of politics and media-speak incessantly washing over you? Then come up for air from your own personal Niagara—and immerse yourself in the far out realms of this offbeat and quirky Sci-Fi/Horror/Anti-Rom-Com flick (yes, it's all that!)—the sooner, the better. Anne Hathaway stars as our… Read more »
Reel Corner: THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE, A Film for the Ages
by Flo Dwek THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE, by Director Niki Caro (NORTH COUNTRY, WHALE RIDER, McFARLAND, USA), is an astonishing cinematic masterpiece, destined for international acclaim and longevity. In bringing Diane Ackerman's best-selling book (2007) of the same name to the screen, Caro has gifted us with a universal and resplendent tale of love, compassion and… Read more »
DC Environmental Film Festival FEMALE FILMMAKERS SPOTLIGHT
by Flo Dwek Journey through America's toughest terrains, majestic landscapes and remote sites with a stellar trio of environmental films by award-winning female filmmakers. Thurs, March 16, 7 PM; Carnegie Institution for Science- $10 Q&A GUIDED (USA, 2016, 18 min.) Guided profiles the gentle spirit of Maine wilderness guide Ray Reitze who shares his philosophy of… Read more »
Meet the Filmmaker: Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante
by Brigitte Yuille Once you learn about Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, you may call her the "Oprah Winfrey of West Africa." However, Juliet's story of success is not only unique; it could be a fascinating film of its own. Strengthening Her Resolve During the 1980s, Liberia was transformed. A civil war erupted as a result… Read more »
Guest Post: MOONLIGHT's moment in the sun
by Brian T. Carney via Washington Blade By now, everyone knows what happened at the Oscars on Sunday night. Due to an embarrassing gaffe by PwC, the accounting firm formerly known as Price Waterhouse Cooper, Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced that "La La Land" had been awarded the Academy Award for Best Picture. With class, when the slip-up… Read more »
2017 WIFV 31 Women in 31 Days
We love celebrating Women's History Month by saluting our members who contribute so much to this community. Every day in March we will feature a WIFV Member who has created compelling work and mentored others. Learn more about our honorees by reading their bios below. We encourage members to honor their colleagues with a $31 donation during… Read more »
Guest Post: Sundance Through the Eyes of an Intern
by Zoe Peters This January marks my second year volunteering for the Sundance Film Festival. As a volunteer, I was provided housing and worked Access Control for the Temple Theater Operations team. I am a Film major at George Mason University, so the festival is a great opportunity for me to meet filmmakers, see independent… Read more »
Meet the Filmmaker: Olha Onyshko
by Flo Dwek WOMEN OF MAIDAN, screening at 7 pm on March 8 at Sweetbay Yoga, 545 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, tells the story of the women's life-supporting force, unity, courage and sacrifice during the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity. — Sometimes standing behind the cause takes as much courage as dying for it. — For a complete list of upcoming screenings, visit Olia's… Read more »
Guest Post: Storytelling at Sundance
by Via Bia On a stage almost too far away to see, I heard a voice, light as air, yet full of energy – "…everything in this world has come from the body of a woman." It was Dolores Huerta, and I was at the Women's March in Park City. Sundance. A few months ago,… Read more »
Reel Corner: COLLATERAL BEAUTY
by Gabrielle Smith Death is a hard component of life to overcome, especially when death takes the life of someone closely related to you. Some people who lose a family members experience moments of depression in their lives. They change from an energetic person to a dull person who hates to get out of… Read more »
Reel Corner: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
by Flo Dwek MANCHESTER BY THE SEA is a ravishing new film written and directed by playwright and screenwriter, Ken Lonergan (ANALYZE THIS, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME, GANGS OF NEW YORK). It is, above all, a tale of heartbreak and loss, but equally so, one about the search for redemption and forgiveness, and the… Read more »
Guest Post: Aly Migliori on the Easy Rig Cinema Flex
by Danny Lunden, courtesy of KitSplit Aly is a NY-based filmmaker, particularly focused in fiction and commercial directing. Through Migliori | Fife, an award-winning production company, she works on curated content for startups and businesses. She is currently in development on the feature film expansion of her short film, KNIGHTSVILLE, which premiered at Atlanta Film Festival,… Read more »
Directing 101 with Joan Darling
by Ryan Linthicum "I don't know the answer to that yet." According to legendary director Joan Darling, this is the most important phrase a director can say. This is just one of the many little tips Joan gave her class of aspiring directors at this year's Script DC workshop. People from all over… Read more »
24 Quotes to Put the "Do" in Documentary
In the Golden Age of documentary, Women in Film and Video's Script DC takes a holistic approach to "Eat Your Veggies" Films Written by: Itzel-Marine Gourmelon So, you're here because you care about something… Something so big that it will eat your days, nights, weekends, and love life. You are ready to dedicate months or… Read more »
What You Missed at ScriptDC! Feature Screenwriting Master Class with Claudia Myers & Megan Holley
by Ann Emerson Claudia and Megan are not just masters of screenwriting – they are masterful teachers as well. They started by asking, "What do you want to get out of this class?" After eliciting the responses that follow, they embarked on an ambitious learning plan, to ground each topic in real details and… Read more »
Script DC 2016 Producing Master Class
by Dianne Duncan Perrote The Producing Master Class at Script DC 2016 was, simply, phenomenal! The panel was facilitated by veteran award-winning producer/director and media executive, Phylis Geller on Friday night with three producers present: Jenny Halper, Lisa Thrasher and Sara Elizabeth Timmins. To begin, panelists were invited to throw out words describing the work of… Read more »
Reel Corner: DENIAL
by Flo Dwek Courtroom dramas have always starred front and center in Hollywood. Think back to such weighty classics as TWELVE ANGRY MEN, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, or TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. They made our heads spin with suspense, excitement and profound truths. These riveting dramas have stood the test of time and played well… Read more »
Reel Corner: Interview with Vanessa Gould, Director, OBIT
WIFV member Flo Dwek interviewed Director Vanessa Gould shortly after her remarkable documentary, OBIT, screened at AFI Docs 2016, this past June. "This not-to-be-missed doc is a tour-de-force in vividly cinematic, behind-the-scenes filmmaking, gifting us with a once-in-a-lifetime look at the arduous, often profound process of creating The New York Times's iconic and… Read more »
Guest Post: Out of this World – Free Animation and Graphics from NASA
by Scott Gordon On June 30, 2016 at an event hosted by Interface Media Group, WIFV (Women in Film and Video) brought the fascinating animation portfolio of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS) and its director Dr. Horace Mitchell, to the attention of the local film and video production community. The… Read more »
Reel Corner: Interview with James Schamus and Logan Lerman
CLICK HERE TO READ FLO DWEK'S REVIEW OF THE FILM INDIGNATION! INDIGNATION: ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW WITH JAMES SCHAMUS AND LOGAN LERMAN JULY 18, 2016, WASHINGTON, DC – FLO DWEK, WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO (WIFV) – DEAN ROGERS, THE ROGERS REVUE DEAN ROGERS: Thank you. Let me start with you, Logan, I would like to know… Read more »
WIFV's door is always open!
by Haley Beasley If you were previously unaware, the WIFV office has an open door policy during our hours of 9-5 Monday through Friday. If you're in the area, feel free to drop by and have a chat with Ariel and Melissa about what projects you're currently working on. Perhaps you're not working on any… Read more »
Guest Post: POWER OF THE PUMP?
by Rachell Shapiro I have been in the film/video production industry for 14 years. As a woman in a male-dominated industry I have faced everything from chauvinism and overt bias to subconscious underestimation. It's not everywhere and it's not everyone – but it is prevalent and I can't imagine there is one woman in the… Read more »
Reel Corner: ZERO DAYS
by Flo Dwek A documentary is due out on July 8 by Director Alex Gibney about the perils of cyber warfare, entitled ZERO DAYS. And if you are mystified about the title but intuitively sense that it must pertain to either the realm of science fiction or apocalyptic vision, you are not far from the mark…. Read more »
Reel Corner: HAVEABABY to screen at AFI DOCS
by Flo Dwek "Step right up, ladies and gents! Step this way to happiness, to your one and only chance to get your very own, healthy baby! To love and to hold! To take home and cherish for the rest of your lives!" Does the smarmy salesmanship of a carnival barker offering a prize… Read more »
Reel Corner: Understanding GENIUS
by Flo Dwek To the filmmakers among us, a loaded question: would you be tempted to make a film about a book editor who sits in his office 24/7, diligently turning piles upon piles of an author's brilliant scribblings into a popular masterpiece? No thanks–no audience for that, you say? Where's the action, the mayhem,… Read more »
Tackling Tough Topics: 2016 Kids World Film Festival
by Haley Beasley On a bright Thursday morning, forty or so excited 5th graders from Elsie Whitlow Stokes Charter School (DC) and Julius West Middle School (Montgomery County) made their way to the Inter-American Development Bank for the 2016 Kids World Film Festival hosted by Women in Film and Video (WIFV). The screenings of short films… Read more »
An Interview with Julia Marie Myers, Writer/Director, UNION
by Flo Dwek UNION tells the story of a father who must face his past when his daughter, a surgeon in the Union Army, returns home for Christmas with an unexpected guest—a soldier on whom she operated. The film, to be released later this year, is inspired by real-life historical figures. The heroine, Sophie–played… Read more »
A Brief Film Commentary on WEINER
by Flo Dwek A lot of junk has been written about him, and his name has been the butt of one too many lewd jokes. It's hard to believe there's anything left to expose about the man. But here comes WEINER–a documentary that breathes new life into an old story with a lot to… Read more »
Essential resources for female filmmakers
by Rachel Goldberg As a filmmaker, at some point you'll likely need help advancing your career, whether it's through access to cash money or just knowing the right people. That's difficult for all of us, but when you are a female or female-identifying creator, it can be difficult to even meet another woman working in… Read more »
A reflection on meditation and mindfulness
by Ariel Magno Life can be crazy. There's work, bills, grocery shopping, getting the car fixed, getting the cat to the vet; the list goes on and on. Sometimes it's hard to remember to stop and breathe! So last night's Wednesday One on mindfulness and meditation with Valerie Tate was a refreshing hour-long break from… Read more »
A Woman in Film Highlights Women in Science
by Marilyn Weiner via Indiewire Years ago, when my husband, Hal, and I first arrived as young filmmaking partners in Washington, D.C., the first person I met was the wife of a fellow filmmaker. After talking to her briefly, it became clear that instead of recognizing me as the producer I was, she had automatically… Read more »
An interview with director Liza Johnson
by Flo Dwek; transcription courtesy of Word Wizards, Inc. "On a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock 'n' Roll showed up on the lawn of the White House to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Richard Nixon. Starring Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon as Presley and two-time Academy… Read more »
Full Frame Festival
By Maggie Burnette Stogner Thanks to American University's Center on Media and Social Impact (CSMI), six graduate students and I attended Full Frame Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina earlier this month. It was my first time at Full Frame and I highly recommend it! There were dozens of excellent documentaries, meetings with filmmakers, discussion… Read more »
Cooking Up Climate Action: A Secret Recipe
By Mary T. An What happens when you put a climate scientist, a filmmaker, and an environmental activist together in a room for a day and ask them to create something? This sounds like the makings of a social experiment, or the beginning of a joke about a desert island. But it is in, in… Read more »
Women Directors are not asked their opinions, so what else is new?
by Aviva Kempner In the April 1-8 edition of Entertainment Weekly (page 22) there is an article discussing which Hollywood directors would encourage the release of movies put forward by Sean Parker's Screening Room for same day release in your home. Cleverly, writer Nicole Sperling decided to survey directors about what they thought of… Read more »
The Journey To Success: A Conversation with Women Filmmakers
by Shanon Lee "Our stories have value." – Jane Barbara On Museum Day Live!, Women in Film & Video hosted The Journey To Success: A Conversation with Women Filmmakers at The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This year, the Smithsonian's annual event included special programming aimed to encourage women and girls of color… Read more »
A Powerful Breakfast: The Influence of Women
by Meredith Lee This morning, a group of influential women gathered in Washington D.C. as The Wrap held their Power Women Breakfast. This breakfast assembled a group of women working in media, entertainment, technology and brands all from various cities across the country to discuss issues affecting women. So much power was in one room and… Read more »
Black Broadway on U: A Living History Experience
by Kristin Reiber Harris I recently had the opportunity to hear Shellée Haynesworth, creator and executive producer of Black Broadway on U speak at Randolph College. Her talk was part of the Sara Driver '77 Digital Filmmaking and Lecture Series, funded by Martha Driver '50 and Al Driver. This fall I had reconnected with… Read more »
Understanding the 30-Minute Comedy: Sheree Guitar at Script DC
by Maria Notarianni Sheree Guitar, now CEO of Sheree Guitar Entertainment, began as a television writer for series, such as Roseanne. Her experience with sitcoms led her to start her own company and share her skills in both writing and pitching a pilot with upcoming writers. During her lecture at Script DC, Guitar shared her tips… Read more »
A Holistic Approach to Documentary Success: Four Key Takeaways from DOC NYC
by Erica Ginsberg via filmmaker magazine With more than 200 films and events, DOC NYC has become the largest documentary film festival in the United States. It has also become a must-stop for emerging and established filmmakers who want to deepen their craft through DOC NYC PRO, a series of panels and master classes… Read more »
5 Ways to Take Advantage of the Workshops at ScriptDC by Brigitte Yuille
ScriptDC offers plenty of "aha" moments, and you can take advantage of them by applying the new information so you can improve your skills, networking with executives, and connecting with your peers. So, make the most of your time at the event with the following five tips and techniques. Establish your goals beforehand. Take a… Read more »
Advice to Board Members From Batman's Producer: Look East
by Erin Essenmacher via National Association of Corporate Directors Michael Uslan has been many things: a lawyer, a professor, an executive producer, and—most recently—a global media mogul; but he identifies most closely with the moniker that became the title of his 2011 memoir: The Boy Who Loved Batman. During an interview at the 2015… Read more »
Media Rise Festival: Connecting and Inspiring Media Innovators
By:Adriana Del Castillo Through the week of September 28-October 3, Media Rise is hosting its annual festival for filmmakers, writers, and young aspiring professionals. The festival features a series of workshops, screenings, presentations, and talks about important topics in our society, aiming to "create a positive change through media." Previous participants have said: "Wonderful… Read more »
Recap: Melissa Leebaert and the art of voiceover
By Katharina Fritz When Natalie Portman gave her commencement speech at Harvard University this year, she provided the graduates with rare and refreshing advice: Your inexperience is your asset. "If I had known my own limitations I never would have taken the risk," she said on taking on her role in Black Swan. "And the risk… Read more »
Congratulations, Melissa!
Happy WIFV Anniversary to Melissa Houghton! Congratulations to Executive Director, Melissa Houghton, who has been with Women in Film & Video for the past ten years! During her time with WIFV, Melissa has helped to produce over 60 projects. Her current passion project is our Documentary Seed Fund In honor of her anniversary, please consider… Read more »
Skin, Bones, & WIFV
By Kristin Reiber Harris Did you miss our exciting Education and Children's Media (EdCM) Roundtable at Interface Media Group last week? Lucky for you, member, Kristin Reiber Harris, can fill you in on what you missed! Check out Kristin's post on Skin & Bones, An Augmented Reality Mobile App with Robert Costello and Diana Marques here. And a… Read more »
Thoughts from the Doc Roundtable: De-mystifying Insurance
By Matt Radcliff At the June meeting of the WIFV/Docs In Progress Documentary Roundtable, our guest speaker was Meghan Shriver. Ms. Shriver is the Arts Insurance Manager for MDP, Inc. (Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc.), an insurance broker based in Baltimore but with offices around the country and licensed to sell insurance in 50 states. … Read more »
Women Make Waves This Summer From the White House to the Box Office
From The Wrap Guest contributor Aviva Kempner imagines the possibilities when the power of women reverberates through culture As Hillary Clinton's run for the presidency is destined to make history, Hollywood is waking up to the profitability of female-centric cinema. The studios need to realize that they should not be making movies only geared to… Read more »
Crowd Marketing – TUGG and GATHR
By Scott Gordon, Word Wizards Inc. Read full blog here. Thanks so much to Docs In Progress for organizing the Crowdsourcing Theatrical Distribution talk. They do amazing work helping people from all walks of life to fulfill their desire of creating documentary productions. Since video transcription is often an essential part of making a documentary,… Read more »
Who Got the Last Laugh on "The Ridiculous Six" Movie Set?
"What is a laugh really worth?" asks contributor Aviva Kempner. "These actors expressed their concerns about the film and were essentially told to 'get over it or get gone'" Adam Sandler learned an important lesson in humanity this week when a dozen Native American actors just picked up and walked out during the filming of "The… Read more »
An Awakening of Love with Maria Bello
An Awakening of Love with Maria Bello By: Carletta Hurt Wake Up! Wake Up! What wakes you up in the morning? What have you read that awakens your spirit? What does it mean to finally WAKE UP! For actress and activist, Maria Bello, it's a few things like hearing Dancing Queen by ABBA that helps… Read more »
"Woman in Gold" Speaks to Children of Holocaust Survivors
'Woman in Gold' Speaks to Children of Holocaust Survivors (Guest Blog) The true-life story of reclaiming art stolen by the Nazis stars Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Charles Dance For many of us children of Holocaust survivors, Simon Curtis' Woman in Gold really hits a nerve as it tells a story about a young lawyer… Read more »
Dispatch from Austin: Some Cool Things I Picked Up at SXSW
Dispatch from Austin: Some Cool Things I Picked Up at SXSW By Erin Essenmacher, WIFV President A New Champion for Women-Led Creative Work Pantheon of Women hopes to do for female media makers in narrative film and television what Chicken and Egg has done for women-lead documentary films by supporting works that "change the way… Read more »
Meet Sally Pacholok: The Next Erin Brockovich
Shared from a Guest Post on Indiewire's "Women in Hollywood" By: Elissa Leonard In 2012, I bought the life-story rights of a nurse who took on the medical establishment when she uncovered an epidemic of misdiagnoses. I had always wanted to produce a feature film, and I finally found a story I wanted to tell: that… Read more »
"Putting Your Best Face Forward"
By Erica Rivers A long week and frigid temperatures made me seriously rethink my commitment to attend last Thursday's "How to Stand Out at Auditions". But having recently attended an audition where I wasn't quite sure how to dress for a particular part, I decided it was in my best interest to attend the presentation. The… Read more »
HBOAccess Writing Fellowship Capped; Do You Know About WIFV's Spotlight on Screenwriters?
Groundbreaking New Screenwriters Initiative Presents the Work of Talented DC Screenwriters to Industry December 11, 2014 at 10:49am MPTD Partners with Women in Film & Video on Groundbreaking Screenwriters Program Spotlight on Screenwriters initiative touts talented screenwriters in the D.C. metropolitan area For the first time, talented screenwriters in the D.C. metropolitan region have an… Read more »
35 Women in 31 Days
Sunday, March 1: Shoshana Rosenbaum To start the celebration, we focus on SHOSHANA ROSENBAUM, an independent writer, director and producer, who made her first short film THE GOBLIN BABY in 2014. The film premiered at the 2014 DC Shorts Film Festival Screenplay Competition (the script was a finalist in 2013), was invited to screen at… Read more »
Navigating Public Television Doc Roundtable, February 9
By Matthew Radcliff We had three speakers give their perspective and advice on Navigating Public Television. Kathryn Washington, from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB), started the evening by describing the public television system as a confederacy. There are many gatekeepers, but that also means there are multiple ways to get a documentary on air…. Read more »
Solas Nua's Capital Irish Film Festival
By Jillian DiNardo In early February, I had the opportunity to attend Solas Nua's Capital Irish Film Festival, a weekend event celebrating the unique culture of Irish cinema. The festival began with a packed theater for Thursday night's Gold, directed by Niall Heery. The adorably awkward comedy stars Maisie Williams (Arya Stark of Game of Thrones)… Read more »
Strategies for Finding Acting Work (While Staying Sane)
By: Carletta Hurt January 2015 Talent Roundtable The first month of 2015 was a busy one for Women in Film & Video. With a host of activities and events, members and friends had a variety of industry related opportunities to network and learn. The January Talent Round Table proved to be both a great time… Read more »
Packaging Your Series for Television: Two Perspectives
By: Katharine Roman The first Monday in February Jim Arnoff, acclaimed New York based Television Packaging Agent, Entertainment Lawyer and Certified Life/Career Coach extraordinaire provided a lively crash course on how to represent yourself and pitch to the fast paced and cut throat Television Industry. Snacks of cheese, bread, cupcakes and even wine greeted attendees… Read more »
WIFV/TIVA Holiday Party
By: Liz Lovern The WIFV/TIVA Holiday party was held Monday, January 26th in the midst of awards season. Instead of "Who are you wearing?" the topic of conversation among the 180 attendees at the Harman Center for the Arts was "What are you working on?" Here's a quick rundown: Producer Abigail Sharon recently completed her… Read more »
Weds One: Using Social Media to Promote Your Projects and Business
By Bonnie Breuner Summer is over, which means it's back to school and back to work after a long three months of lounging outside with a cold drink in hand. For many of us freelance media professionals and business owners, it means business is picking up again. But of course, work is difficult to come… Read more »
Unmanned Aircraft in Filmmaking
By: Valerie Kaplan, Word Wizards, Inc. One of the most exciting new tends in filmmaking today is the use of camera-equipped drones. These inexpensive Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, are more budget conscious than helicopters for capturing the overhead excitement of a vehicle chase or other outdoor scenes. Using a versatile GoPro camera on a… Read more »
Recent Graduate Jumps into Screenwriting
It was finals week of my last semester of college at James Madison University last year when I saw on the WIFV listserv an email about the May Wednesday One called "Bridging your Career Between DC and LA." The panel discussion was slated to happen a few days later, just before graduation. Being a film and… Read more »
"Meet the Science Producers" Weds One
If you missed WIFV's March Weds One or you'd like to refresh your memory of the night, head over to Katrina Jackson's blog and read her post! http://katrina-jackson.com/meet-the-science-producers-wifv-event/
Dispatches from SXSW: The Power of Partnerships
By Erin Essenmacher I attended a great session at the SXSW film conference entitled "Navigating Partnerships: Film and Advocacy", focusing on the power and the challenges of partnering with advocacy groups to help build audience and buzz for independent film. Increasingly, social change advocates are savvy about the power of media and open to partnering… Read more »
A Wish 25 Years in the Making
By Jane Barbara When I heard Callie Khouri was going to present a Master Class at the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College in NYC, I was determined to make it there even if I had to hitch up my two Goldendoodles to a sled and dangle hot dogs in front of them. Since I… Read more »
Professional Development through MOOC's
by: Mikael Manoukian If you haven't heard there is a new online learning platform ideally suited for the development needs of busy professionals like TIVA members. The concept is called Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOC's for short. MOOC's are an incredible resource for both personal and professional development across a wide range of subjects…. Read more »
What journalists and documentary filmmakers can learn from one another
by Margaret Looney With web-native multimedia features and interactive elements permeating both journalism and documentary filmmaking, two crafts that were once distinct are beginning to blur. Experts from both fields met to discuss the subtle differences between these types of storytelling and what the fields can learn from one another at a recent Women in… Read more »
WIFV Weds One: Documentaries vs. Journalism
The Weds One conversation about Documentaries vs. Journalism was very stimulating and engaging. We would like to thank our presenters and everyone that attended the event. *Photos courtesy of Iolene Branch (WIFV Intern)
WIFV Executive Breakfast – NPR Tour
WIFV members had a great time on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the WIFV Executive Breakfast that included a fun and exciting tour of NPR Headquarters! We have uploaded the pictures below for your enjoyment. *Photos courtesy of Melissa Houghton & Jamila Flomo (WIFV Intern)
WIFV Holiday Party 2014 Pics
Everyone had a great time at the annual WIFV Holiday Party on January 15. We captured the moments below for your enjoyment! *Photos Courtesy of: Iolene Branch (WIFV Intern) ,Travis Holler (The Scene Bisnow) and Diane Williams
GV Expo Keynote Speech – Rodney Grubbs on NASA DTV
Dec. 4, 2013 By Libby Austin I arrived early for this first keynote to hear about NASA's use of 4K imagery. NASA works on the cutting edge of scientific image gathering and workflow, so their processes can serve as models for other government agencies. Rodney Grubbs, chairman of NASA's DTV Working Group and a principal… Read more »
Structuring a Strategy: Video for Change – "Where's the distribution?"
Written By: Jillian DiNardo Overview of the Panelists: Erica Ginsberg, the co-founder and executive director of Docs in Progress, spoke first. The second speaker was Angelica Das, the associate director at the Center for Media and Social Impact. Following her was Julia Cohen, an advocacy, outreach, and fundraising consultant and the creative advocacy director… Read more »
WIFV Members Favorite Movie List!
Happy Holidays Everyone! For your entertainment on those cold, snowy (or maybe just rainy?) winter days, WIFV has compiled a list of members' favorite movies. Check them out! Mimi Machado-Jones 1. Dance with Me– (Randa Haines, 1998) "My favorite dance scene is shot on steadicam and Vanessa Williams gets caught in a Rueda de… Read more »
Is there any market out there for DVD productions?
By: Sharon Sobel I just finished creating 20 DVD labels for a job I've got this Saturday. It's been so long since I made DVDs, I had forgotten where I stored the blank labels. But I DO still make DVDs for my clients. Even though I have gone through the efforts of learning webcasting,… Read more »
"Lunatic Fringe" Photo Gallery!
Many of our WIFV members have been involved in a year-long mentorship project to develop a webseries pilot. The results of their work, Lunatic Fringe, will be shown at the WIFV Holiday Party on January 15. More details will be posted soon. In the meantime, we are so grateful for the expertise and enthusiasm our… Read more »
The realities of "really cool gigs"
By: Sharon Sobel I recently landed a gig with the NFL for Thanksgiving Day. You likely have at least one of two reactions: 1) That's cool! How did you get that job? 2) I bet you're making a lot of money on that! I will use this blog post to address both of these potential… Read more »
What's a Producer Anyway?
By: Sharon Sobel So, I got this question asked of me the other day. I like to compare a producer to a general foreman on a construction job. So, let's say you want to build a house. The foreman has to ask lots of questions like: how big you want the house, when do you… Read more »
WIFV Science VIdeo of the Week – The Making of a Superstorm
By: Katrina Jackson Welcome to the fourth Science Video of the Week feature! Each Wednesday I will post an interesting science video with some comments from either myself or the producer, and will conclude with some questions for discussion. All of the previous features can be found on katrina-jackson.com/blog. If you created a science video you would like to share,… Read more »
Structuring a Strategy: Video for Change – "Where's the collaboration?"
Written by: Jillian M. DiNardo Panelists Overview The first speaker was Lance Kramer, the executive director of Meridian Hill Pictures, followed by Rosemary Reed, the owner and president of Double R Productions. Chithra Jeyaram spoke third; she is a documentary filmmaker with Real Talkies. Ending the panel was Mariah Craven, the communications director of… Read more »
Structuring a Strategy: Video for Change – "What's your organization's video strategy?"
Written by: Jillian M. DiNardo Panelists Overview Robin Smith, the founder and president of Video/Action, began the event. She is currently a member of WIFV and has received our Women of Vision award! Andrew Satter spoke next. He is the Senior Video Producer for the Center for American Progress and spoke about film being… Read more »
Structuring a Strategy: Video for Change – "Where's the Money?"
Written By: Jillian M. DiNardo Overview of the Panelists Peter Stonier is the Senior Director of Visual Storytelling at Conservation International, an organization that works to protect nature and promote biodiversity initiatives. Kiley Kraskouskas is the co-founder, president, and executive producer of Thinking Forward Media. She is also a long-time member of WIFV! Kim… Read more »
WIFV Science Video of the Week – Cosmos Trailer
By: Katrina Jackson Welcome to the third Science Video of the Week feature! Each Wednesday I will post an interesting science video with some comments from either myself or the producer, and will conclude with some questions for discussion. If you created a science video you would like to share, especially ones that had interesting challenges you'd like to discuss, send… Read more »
ScriptDC 2013 Picture Gallery
WIFV hosted another successful ScriptDC weekend on November 18-20, 2013! It was great to see our attendees and guest engaging in informative panel discussions as well as pitching and critiquing throughout the entire weekend. WIFV member, Sandra Brennan, recounts the experience in her blog posting ScriptDC 2013. Follow this link to read the post: http://www.wifv.org/featured/scriptdc-2013/
WIFV Science Video of the Week – Local High School Students on Warp Speed
By: Katrina Jackson Welcome to the second Science Video of the Week feature! Each Wednesday I will post an interesting science video with some comments from either myself or the producer, and will conclude with some questions for discussion. If you have a science video you would like to share, especially ones that had interesting challenges you'd like to discuss, send… Read more »
ScriptDC 2013
By: Sandra Brennan This is what I learned at ScriptDC: If you have a story to tell, it all starts with the words. If you want to pitch for project funds, you better be concise, confident and have a darn good reel. Thinking of directing? Then you need to convey to your actors how to… Read more »
WIFV Science Video of the Week – Bill Nye on Juno
By: Katrina Jackson Welcome to the first Science Video of the Week feature! Each Wednesday I will post an interesting science video with some comments from either myself or the producer, and will conclude with some questions for discussion. Before you watch the video: THNKR, a YouTube channel created by Radical Media, recently started a web-series called "Why With Nye" featuring… Read more »
Diary of a Webisode Maker #3
Photo by Carroll D. Thomas, 1994 Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Working in Paterson" Mari's Hair People on 21st Avenue Diary of a Webisode Maker #3 Sandra Brennan "Location, location, location," is the mantra of all real estate agents and the backdrop for most storytellers. This weekend, producers of "Gravity" can expect another week… Read more »
Diary of a Webisode Maker #2
By: Sandra Brennan As the pre-production phase of WELCOME TO LUNATIC FRINGE continues, scouting for the perfect location has begun. What constitutes "perfect" must take into account liability, permission contracts, access, timing, and let's be honest, price –as in, free. A film location can support the tone and feel of a movie and so producing… Read more »
Diary of a Webisode Maker
By: Sandra Brennan My job might be securing trolls. And that's OK. I'm here to learn. In a few short weeks WIFV members start production of WELCOME TO LUNATIC FRINGE (EPISODE ONE), an original screenplay by Maureen Offutt and Heidi R. Willis. The premise goes something like this: In a hair salon called Lunatic Fringe,… Read more »
A League of Their Own Screening w/ Penny Marshall Picture Gallery
It was with great pleasure that WIFV hosted a sold out screening of A League of Their Own directed by Penny Marshall at the Avalon Theatre on August 29 to celebrate the inclusion of the film in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress! Peter Freeman of DC Outook, a guide to staying… Read more »
Summary : Exploring the Barriers and Opportunites for Independent Women Filmmakers
By: Annie Schweikert, WIFV Intern Research by Stacy L. Smith, Ph.D., Katherine Pieper, Ph.D., and Marc Choueiti Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles Empirical research has shown that the gender of directors, producers, and writers fundamentally affects the type of stories told. Female storytellers are much more likely to depict women and girls… Read more »
WIFV's 16th Annual Job Fair Shines a Light on Media Careers and Advancement
Author: Susan Bodiker, WIFV Member Women in Film & Video DC (WIFV) invites media professionals to register today for the 16th annual Media Job Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4 PM. $10 WIFV Members; $20 General Public. RSVP: http://ow.ly/iShde. As the only job fair of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region,… Read more »
Vision and Creative Problem Solving
Making Something Out of Nothing Part Two: Structuring the Story Author: Dan Bailes, WIFV Member This new blog series by Dan Bailes will explore creativity, decision making, and problem solving in the process of fashioning videos, with a focus on client work and web videos. The previous post dealt with fashioning John Cobb's story and… Read more »
Vision and Creative Problem Solving
Making Something Out of Nothing Part Three: Visual Storytelling Author: Dan Bailes, WIFV Member This final blog in a three-part series will explore creativity, decision-making, and problem solving in the process of fashioning videos, with a focus on client work and web videos. If you recall, this project about John's "mission that matters" essentially had… Read more »
Sequestration: How Does It Impact You?
Sequestration is the latest bump in the fiscal road for Americans. Although the impact varies by state, the Washington, DC metro area is bracing for full impact at the end of March. While the White House and Congress spent time blaming each other for the lack of budget resolution, many federal employees are facing furloughs… Read more »
Doc Talk: Dynamic Duos
If you have a filmmaking partner, you know how much of an asset it can be; you also know it's not w/o its challenges. By Claude LaVallee Moderator: Katy Chevigny, Co-Founder and Senior Director, Arts Engine Panelists: Rob Fruchtman, Filmmaker, Sweet Dreams Lisa Fruchtman, Filmmaker, Sweet Dreams Jason Mann, Filmmaker, Betting the Farm Cecily Pingree,… Read more »
NEW DATE March 20th! WIFTI Shorts Showcase at Busboys and Poets!
Due to the impending weather, WIFV DC is rescheduling the WIFTI Shorts Showcase to Weds., March 20th at 6:30 PM. Enjoy a sneak peek of the WIFTI SHORTS SHOWCASE by viewing the YouTube playlist at http://ow.ly/iba79 on the WIFVDC channel. Join WIFV DC at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, MD, on Weds., March 20th, at… Read more »
Academy Awards Recap: The Good, The Bad and The Offensive?
Author: Yolanda R. Arrington, WIFV Board Sunday night, millions were locked in for the 85th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by irreverent comedian and writer Seth MacFarlane. If you watch any of his work then you know what you're getting: a guy who pokes fun at everyone. A guy who can amuse and offend everyone in… Read more »
Considering Sundance 2014
Author: Arla Bowers, WIFV Member As the memory of Sundance 2013 begins to fade, many of you who have yet to attend might be thinking about going next year…to Sundance 2014. My mistakes and my experiences might just provide the push you need to make your decision (one way or the other). Physical preparedness I'm… Read more »
Vision and Creative Problem Solving
Making Something Out of Nothing Part One: Working with Words Author: Dan Bailes, WIFV Member Women in Film & Video is preparing to launch a new WordPress blog this year. While the new site is constructed, this new blog series by Dan Bailes will explore creativity, decision making, and problem solving in the process of… Read more »
Feeling the Love!
Thank you for supporting WIFV's Share the Love campaign and writing reviews for WIFV on Great Nonprofits. WIFV was one of the top-rated nonprofits in 2012 and we're on our way to the top again in 2013! Thanks to you, WIFV's Share the Love campaign was an amazing success. We appreciate your support and hope… Read more »
Share the Love: Members Referral
Recruit a new member between now and February 14th at midnight and we'll spread the love by adding an extra month to each of your memberships! There's no limit to the number of your referrals, and each one adds another month to your WIFV membership if completed by the deadline. Every WIFV Member who recruits… Read more »
2012: A blog to remember!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Thank you to everyone for following, writing, and most of all for helping to create this content! Wishing that the ideas and thoughts in this blog may inspire you to do more in 2013 – you are unique and you make a… Read more »
"Leave Nothing on the Table", Crowdfunding Master Class
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC "Leave Nothing on the Table", Crowdfunding Master Class University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m. Writer: Vicki Warren, Women in Film & Video DC Member Need cash to finish your film? Or maybe a nest egg to start production? If so, you may find yourself… Read more »
A Fork in the Road: Non-Linear Storytelling and Interactive Media
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC December 1, 2012; 11:45 am Writer: Lindsey Sitz, WIFV DC Member I went into "Non-Linear Storytelling" with great literary, choose-your-own-adventure classics such as "Zombie Penpal" on the brain. Remember those gems? YOU, as reader, step into the shoes of "protagonist," and as… Read more »
Writer's Guild East Web TV Master Class
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California, Washington Center in Washington, DC Panelists: Julie Anne Emory, Timothy Cooper, Thom Woodley Moderator: Ursula Lawrence Sunday, December 2, 2012 Writer: Heather Godwin, Writer and Producer Since I'm no longer twenty-four, I decided to jump on the chance to take the Web TV Master Class at the… Read more »
International Co-Productions
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC December 2, 2012 4:15-5:45 pm Writer: Faith DeVeaux, Writer/Producer/Director, member of WIFV DC The number one tip given during the WIFTI Summit 2012 panel on International Co-Productions was to get out there and make contacts. Meg Villarreal, of U.S. Independents, moderated an… Read more »
Restoring History: Sandy Northrop's Tour of the NGA Conservation Labs
WIFTI Summit 2012 National Gallery of Art, Conservation Labs in Washington, DC Friday, Nov. 30th 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Writer: Elizabeth McGraw-Austin, Women in Film & Video Member Women in Film & Video DC recently hosted the International WIFTI (Women in Film and Television International) Summit at the University of California DC campus. Part of the wonderful weekend… Read more »
Using the Short Format to Build Your Portfolio
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California Washington Center in Washington DC Sunday, December 3, 2012 Writer: Christina Helm, Women in Film & Video Member Launching a film project is exciting, how do you make the most of a short film? Story can be the easy part but once you've come up with an… Read more »
WIFTI Summit Exclusive Tours
Wonderful post by Elizabeth McGraw-Austin, WIFV-DC Member about the WIFTI Summit exclusive tour of the National Gallery here.
The Social Network: Using Social Media to Pitch and Finance Your Project
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC December 1, 2012 4:15-5:45 Writer: Faith DeVeaux, Writer/Producer/Director, WIFV DC Member Using social media as a way to raise money for your project was presented by Rachell Shapiro, Director of Development and Senior Producer at Rock Creek Productions and Laurie Scheer, Associate… Read more »
Past is Prologue: Finding New Audiences for Existing Footage
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 – 11:45a – 1:15p Panel: Pamela Yates, Skylight Pictures; Grace Guggenheim, Guggenheim Productions Moderator: Peggy Parsons, National Gallery of Art and Woman of Vision 2012 Writer: Heather Godwin, WIFV DC Member I admit I was intrigued by the… Read more »
Take Two: Need Footage?
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC Friday, November 30, 2012 11:45a – 1:15p Writer: Hannah Buchdahl, WIFV DC Member It's complicated. Public versus private domain. 'Fair Use' versus Paying-up-the-wazoo. Copyrights. Clearances. Licenses. Finding footage is only half the battle. Figuring out if you can use it, how you can use… Read more »
Commanding Your Voice: Using Blogs, Events, etc., to Promote Women's Work and Better Representation
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC Location: University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC Saturday, November 30, 10:00 a.m. Writer: Elizabeth McGraw-Austin, Women in Film & Video Member Four unique voices who blog on various aspects of the role of women in the film industry discussed promotion and marketing strategies for women's films at the… Read more »
Pitch U
WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC University of California at Washington Center in Washington, DC Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:45a – 1:15p Speakers: Marilyn Atlas and Laurie Scheer Writer: Hannah Buchdahl, Women in Film & Video Member You kinda had to be there to fully appreciate the role-play that made WIFTI's "Pitch U" panel so enlightening – and… Read more »
The Hero's Journey
WIFTI Summit 2012 Saturday, November 30, 11:45 a.m. Speaker: Dara Marks Writer: Elizabeth McGraw-Austin, Women in Film & Video Member Dara Marks' talk on using the Hero's Journey in script writing was inspiring and thought provoking. Her approach to storytelling takes what we know about about story structure and extends it.Marks kept the packed room… Read more »
Character Development and Script Formatting
WIFIT Summit 2012 University of California at Washington Center in Washington, DC Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 – 10:00 AM Writer: Sonya Dunn, Women in Film & Video DC, Member Whether you are a beginner screenwriter or a seasoned pro, the session on Character Development and Script Formatting was beneficial to all. Top screenwriters and script consultants in… Read more »
Post Production Tax Incentives Information Session and Reception
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 – 5:45 PM Writer: Sonya Dunn, Women in Film & Video DC, Member Revisions to this post dated 12/12/12 are in Pink. WIFV DC thanks the NYS Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development for their support and edification…. Read more »
It Happened One Night: Documentary Structure and Storytelling
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington Center Saturday December 1, 2012; 4:15-5:45 pm Writer: Heather Godwin, WIFV DC Member Every battle is won, before it is ever fought. Sun Tzu, Chinese Military Strategist (544BC-496BC) This was the quote that documentary dynamo, Adele Schmidt, began her session with for the WIFTI International Summit's hour and… Read more »
Heart and Soul and a Touch of Rock and Roll
The WIFV Women of Vision Awards Gala 2012 Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC Thursday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. Writer: Vicki Warren, Women in Film & Video DC Member, Producer/Journalist It was a shared love of filmmaking and an opportunity to celebrate four remarkable women that brought guests to the 19th Annual Women of Vision… Read more »
Need Funding?
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington Center in Washington, DC November 30, 2012 4:15-5:45 pm Writer: Faith DeVeaux, Writer/Producer/Director, WIFV DC Member Do you need funding? Of course! Maryanne Culpepper, President of National Geographic Television, and Nina Seavey, Director of the Documentary Center at George Washington University, gave insights on this subject, and noted that… Read more »
Need Footage?
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington in Washington, DC Friday, November 30, 2012 11:45a – 1:15p Posted by Hannah Buchdahl, WIFV DC, Member It's complicated. Public versus private domain. Fair Use versus Paying-up-the-wazoo. Copyrights. Clearances. Licenses. Finding footage is only half the battle. Figuring out if you can use it, how you can use… Read more »
Support Professional Development: Successful Programs that Support Members and the Bottom Line
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington in Washington, DC Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 – 11:45 AM Writer: Sonya Dunn, Women in Film & Video DC, Member Professional Development is a continuing, lifelong process for anyone interested in career progression. Women in Film & Television understands this intricate and crucial element in pursuing one's advancement within… Read more »
Hamilton Delivers a Rare Look at Our Biz
WIFTI Summit 2012 University of California Washington in Washington, DC Friday, Nov. 30 – 9:00 AM Writer: Lynn Hughes, Producer, Pidge Productions Peter Hamilton, industry consultant and author of the blog DocumentaryTelevision.com, launched the 2012 WIFTI Summit with a look at The Business of Factual Television. Key to working in the factual, or non-fiction, world… Read more »
WIFTI Summit: Grab the Tech
Posted By Margaret Barse, Member of the MARCOM Committee, WIFV DC The goal of the savvy presenters in Friday's WIFTI Summit session "Grab the Tech" was to help filmmakers navigate their way through what can be an overwhelming technology jungle to a clearer pathway in using digital and social media tools. Shireen Mitchell, Founder of… Read more »
Women in Film to Watch
The fairer sex is taking Hollywood, Bollywood, and every other –Wood by storm. From actresses to directors, we're lucky to live in an era where female film stars are abundant behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Some of these talents are known around the world while others silently keep our film-going fantastic…. Read more »
Send Us Your Film Footage Questions; We'll Find Answers!
Posted by Judith Snyderman, Need Footage? Panel Moderator WIFTI Summit Committee and WIFV DC Board Member ** ** Do you have tough film footage challenges? If you have too little guidance or too many opinions, elusive footage sources, budget woes, licensing or rights dilemmas – come to the Friday morning WIFTI Summit panel, Need Footage?… Read more »
WTTG Fox5 Live Interviews about Women of Vision, WIFTI Summit and ScriptDC
Women in Film & Video is ramping up for an amazing weekend that starts with Women of Vision Awards on Thursday, and continues with the WIFTI Summit 2012 and ScriptDC, and people are taking notice! WTTG Fox5 in Washington, DC, will interview WIFV President, Mary May and Chief of Afghanistan Services for Voice of America… Read more »
Excitement is Brewing for Women of Vision 2012
Posted by Yolanda R. Arrington Co-Chair, Women of Vision 2012 Next week, Women in Film & Video will honor four trailblazing women who have made their mark on the film industry when the organization hands out its annual Women of Vision Awards. From television to film and beyond, our distinguished honorees are moving mountains. Take… Read more »
Just a Reminder: WIFV's Social Media Policy
The WIFTI Summit and ScriptDC are fast approaching, and promise to be very busy, exciting events for attendees, speakers, and sponsors. WIFV DC anticipates lots of social media activity, and we are posting our social media guidelines as a reminder. Women in Film & Video DC Social Media Policy Purpose It is important to remember… Read more »
Indiewire's Women And Hollywood Blog Praises WIFV's Women of Vision Awards
Women and Hollywood's Guest Blogger Marian Evans, who blogs as Wellywood Woman, highlighted WIFV's Women of Vision Awards as an example of film awards that are globally thinking and celebrate women's achievements in a gender-biased industry, and Agnieszka Holland in particular. Read the excerpt of Marian's blog below, and go to Women and Hollywood to read the full… Read more »
WIFTI Summit 2012: Radio Prequel! Tune in for discussions with four Summit panelists as a warm up to the big event!
Get the inside scoop on working in media from some of the industry's most successful women producers, writers, and filmmakers on nationally syndicated radio show "Let's Just Talk!" this Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 AM on www.w4CY.com and Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6 PM Eastern on www.1100kfnx.com. Join WIFV charter member Lauren Versel of Lucky… Read more »
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Check out the latest Press about the WIFTI Summit Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 26, 2012 Hosted by WIFV DC, the Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit will run concurrent with the premier writers' and filmmakers' conference in the mid-Atlantic, ScriptDC. Summit pass holders receive access to ScriptDC. Space is limited; general public can… Read more »
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AN EVENING WITH AGNIESZKA HOLLAND Repost from the DCJCC website at http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/film/wjff-year-round-/film-pages/an-evening-with-agnieszka.html Screening of Europa Europa followed by on stage discussion with Agnieszka Holland and Aviva Kempner. Preceded by Shabbat Dinner with the filmmaker (optional, separate ticket) at the DCJCC. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 at 7:30 pm (Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm) Co-Sponsored by Women in Film… Read more »
Start your weekend early with Women of Vision
Come early and enjoy Women in Film & Video (WIFV), DC's 19th annual Women of Vision Awards. The 2012 Women of Vision Awards will recognize Shirin Ghareeb,, Agnieszka Holland, Margaret Parsons, and Christine Weber on Thursday, November 29th at 6:30 PM at the opulent Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. This year's Women of Vision Awards… Read more »


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So I've decided to kick off 2011 with this amazing recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake and a $100 Williams-Sonoma gift card giveaway. Williams-Sonoma is such a wonderful resource for high quality cooking tools, cookbooks and food items. Over the years, the many gadgets I've purchased from WS (including the mixer used to make this cake) have helped me achieve better results in the kitchen. I am hoping that this giveaway will do the same for one lucky winner! Continue reading for a recipe and giveaway details.
Since this is my first giveaway on Kitchen Konfidence, I want to make it a fun one! Over the next four weeks, I am going to give you several interactive chances to put your name in the running for the gift card. This week, all you need to do is sign up for the Kitchen Konfidence weekly recipe email list* for a chance to win. After you subscribe, please leave me a comment below so I can put a name to your email address.
Each Thursday, I will announce a new way to win:
Week 1: Sign up for the Kitchen Konfidence weekly recipe list and leave a comment below.
Week 2: Will be announced on January 20.
Week 3: Will be announced on January 27.
Week 4: Will be announced on February 3.
You can enter to win at any point between January 13, 2010 and February 4, 2010. A winner will be selected at random on Saturday, February 5, 2010. Please note that the Williams-Sonoma gift card can only be used in the United States and Puerto Rico. Good luck to all who enter and thank you so much for participating. This is going to be exciting!!! And now on to the recipe…
I am only going to give this cake a brief introduction because to be honest, it's just unreal. The cake is moist and full of mouthwatering flavor and texture. The frosting is TDF (to die for).
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
Adapted from Baked Explorations.
For the cake:
8 oz. chocolate chips (I used 4 oz. semi sweet and 4 oz. bittersweet)
½ teaspoon rum, bourbon, Scotch, or your liquor of choice
1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned, not instant)
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, room temperature
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
For the frosting:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 ½ oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Bring a kettle full of water to a boil. You will need 1 ¼ cups of boiling water to soak the oats.
In a small bowl, toss chocolate chips with rum. Each chip should be coated and glistening. Sprinkle the chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons flour and toss until coated. This will keep the chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom during baking. Set aside.
Add rolled outs and cubed butter to a large bowl. Measure out 1 ¼ cups of boiling water and pour over oats and butter. Gentle stir to moisten the oats and melt the butter. Set aside for 25 minutes.
While the oats are soaking, preheat your oven to 375°F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Butter a 9 by 13 baking dish and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon until combined. Add the oatmeal butter mixture and stir until well combined. Add the remaining flour and gently fold in. Be careful not to overmix here. Once the flour is completely incorporated, fold in the chocolate chips. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix butter on medium speed until smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and mix on medium until combined.
Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract and mix for a few seconds on low. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth (about 1 to 2 minutes). Transfer the frosting to a smaller bowl, cover and refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
To assemble the cake, simply spread the frosting over the cooled cake in an even layer. You can chill the cake for 15 minutes to let the frosting set; however, I couldn't wait that long and sliced a piece immediately.
Makes one 9 x 13 cake.
*Please note that my email list is completely confidential. I will never give or sell my list to anyone else. Each week, I email out my recipes, so please expect 1 to 3 emails a week. An unsubscribe option is available if you do not want weekly deliciousness delivered to your inbox.

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Help me. I want to work at ASOS!
Your questions answered.
I'm a candidate | I've just applied for a job | I'm an agency
I'm a candidate
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We don't currently offer work experience or short-term internships. Check out our Internships page for more information.
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We're working on it. And you'll be the first to know when we do so watch this space... We do however have entry level/graduate roles available, so keep an eye on our careers site for all our opportunities.
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At present our UK vacancies are only open to those eligible to work in the UK. To learn more about UK working visas, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk
How do I apply for a role in Customer Care?
All our vacancies for Customer Care are advertised on the website so keep your eyes peeled!
There are no jobs for my skills/experience advertised at the moment, can I apply speculatively?
We're not accepting speculative CV's at the moment. But on the plus side, our current vacancies section is updated regularly, so keep an eye on there and hopefully something will come up pretty soon.
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All the models we use come from agencies. Please visit www.albamodelinformation.com for advice on how to sign up with an agency.
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We have a number of offices based in the UK. Our HQ is based in Mornington Crescent in Camden, North London, Customer Care department in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, Technology office in Birmingham and our Warehouse is in Barnsley. We also have offices in Sydney, New York, France, Germany and China coming soon.
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On the rare occasions that both our team and the PSL are unable to find suitable candidates, we will make a call based on our own experience and the recommendations of peers in other companies.
Do you accept speculative CV's from agencies?
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I'm having a problem with the plastic canal piece under the windshield wipers. It appears that when my car sits in the sun for a little while, I am able to push the piece under my windshield and feel the bottom of the windshield. Does anyone else have this problem?
I would think that there would at least be some kind of seal underneath it but there doesn't appear to be. What exactly is under this piece? I am afraid that when it rains and when I wash the car water is getting under the piece.
Here is a pic of the piece, any help or insight is appreciated!
EDIT: Errr, can't post a pic yet!


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How to Watermark your Images
In the companion article to this tutorial on How Artists can Protect their Images Online I talked about a few different ways you can protect your online images from being stolen. Using methods such as Shrink-Wrapping your Images , Watermarking Your Images, and Slice and Dicing your Images.
In this tutorial, I'm going to show you how you can easily watermark your images in Photoshop or a similar graphics editing program with a simple text watermark like the ones below in less than two minutes.
How to Watermark your Images:
- Open your image in Photoshop or your favorite graphics editing program and immediately make a copy of of it. Do not work with the original!
- Close the original file and open the copied image.
- Select the type tool and click somewhere near the center of the image
- Choose a thick heavy font like "Arial Bold" or "Copperplate Gothic Bold". Set the Size to 48pt to 60pt depending upon the size of your image. Don't worry, we're going to soften it up a bit in a few minutes.
- Insert the © symbol by either clicking (Option-G with a Mac) or (Alt+0169 for Windows) followed by your name or studio name. Note: Instead of a text watermark, you can also use your studio logo as your watermark if your prefer
- Next highlight your text and select your color picker. Now you are the artist so you can use whatever color your prefer for your watermark, but I generally use a light neutral gray which is (HSB 0-0-80 / RGB value 204-204-204 / or hex #CCCCCC) because it goes with everything and is easy to remember.
- Select your "move tool" to move the watermark to a central area of your image where it cannot be easily brushed or cloned out.
- Now select the "Layers" tab and change the "Opacity" to ~50% so the watermark is noticeable but not too intrusive.
- If you would like to make your words or logo "pop" a little more, you can highlight your text and select "Layer Styles" from your menu and choose any of the stylings such as "Simple Sharp Inner" which will bevel your text.
- Finally when you are happy with your results, click the "Save for Web" option in the file menu and you are done!
Some Additional Tips:
- Never work with your originals–Always make copies and store the originals in a separate location.
- Clearly label your watermarked images so that you don't accidently send your watermarked copies off to a paying customer or to a printshop.
- Feel free to play around with the font size, color, and opacity in order to get your watermark exactly the way you want it but it's always a good idea to keep it as neutral as possible (see tip below)
- Once you have your watermark how your like it, you'll probably want to use the same one on all of your images in order to maintain and build your studio identity.
- To make this even easier, you can save your watermark as a file and then simply drop it into your images whenever you are ready to watermark an image
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I do not disagree with anything you said and you have good advice there however I would like to add a couple of things.
[QUOTE=mike's hotrods]. "if you have a auto hood which most everyone does make sure the lens covers are clean a dirty lens can block the light sensors resulting in getting flashed. becareful welding in odd positions with a auto hood it can turn off in the weld light gets blocked from the sensors."
Just for the record those hoods offer full UV protection even in the lightened phase and although it is a bit uncomfortable you will NOT get a flash burn from those things failing to go dark. Back when they first came on the scene there was quite a bit of concern about this but as the Jackson field rep told us "if there was ANY way you could burn your eyes from the light/rays entering that lens, dark or light, the product liability and workman's comp lawyers would put us out of business PDQ!" So even if it is a bit un-nerving when one fails to darken it is nothing to be concerned about and you will not get "flashed". There are all kinds of BS urban legend type sob stories around about some poor worker who did not want to use one but had to because his employer required it and then went blind because it was faulty and did not darken fast enough
, pure BS!
[QUOTE] " in welding class that was actually home work, to put slices on your eyes for twenty min."
That instructor was just plain STUPID!! and I have to wonder what other welding non-sense he taught.
Also if anyone got an eye infection from doing that non-sense he probably had grounds for a good law suit against the school and that "instructor".
[QUOTE] "I saw something about milk some where on here, I don't think milk is for your eyes, I've heard to drink a bunch of milk if you accidently breath in galv smoke"
That one is another very popular old welding MYTH but this one can KILL you! Milk MIGHT offer some relief from an upset stomach but if you are sick from Zinc poisoning that upset stomach is the least of your worries! If after welding on galvanized metal you start getting sick (the upset stomach is just the first symptom) then get to a doctor fast, VERY fast! If you experience a tightness in your chest you very well may have a fatal dose (You can die from this as much as a week after exposure) and it does not take a lot to do this and I guarantee milk is not going to save you!
This is one of the stupidest myths about welding safety.
[QUOTE] "another misnomer I have seen alot.. a guy cutting grinding all day with out glasses and at the end of the day complaining about arc flash when he really got dirt or filings in his eyes."
What you are saying here is true HOWEVER it is possible to get a flash burn from a welding torch, contrary to popular belief. It is much harder to do but given enough time it will happen, faster when brazing than just cutting or welding. Like you said particles in the eyes are the worst hazard here but the solution is the same for both problems- WEAR EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES!!!
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The Argentine Tango is one of the most challenging, yet graceful dances to master. This Argentinian red is one of the most delicious, and therefore, difficult wines to share.
When it comes to the Tango, I am quite the capable dancer and partner. I'm also a very generous lover, but that's neither here nor there. However, when it comes to sharing wine, especially one that exhibits an intense dark red color with purple hues and an elegant nose with touches of raspberries and mulberries, I am truly at a loss.
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I will be teaching a course on introductory numerical and computational
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Problem is anything that will provide 30A charging current is too heavy, bulky, or too expensive. Currently looking at using the proximity signal on the J1772 standard to limit the AC current source to 32A. Then rectifing the signal and then routing through the battery at less than 30A.
The J1772 compliant charge stations don't limit the current at all, all they do is tell the charger what the maximum amount that can be drawn is.
If the charger goes above this, the charge station disconnects you.
have you seen this charger:
it's a kit, and its limited to 50A output current (which for a 72v nominal pack you would be drawing ~30A @ 240v (80v * 50A * 0.9 eff * 0.5 PF)
Thanks for your input. Yes, I've seen the emotorwerks DIY charger and it's much too expensive.
I think you were talking about the J1772 pilot signal signaling a max current via its PWM output. They use that signal to indicate to the EV the max current output of the station (many of our stations are limited to 30A) but also as a way to throttle back EV chargers during peak demand periods or rolling blackouts. So what you stated about the pilot line is true, but what I was alluding to is the EV's current control function of the proximity signal line:
The function of the Proximity Pilot PP allows the car to control the maximum charging current of the charging station by adding a resistor on the PP-PE loop. This allows adapter cables to use a resistance coding for the current. The pilot line circuitry examples show that the resistor is put in the plugs of the adapter cable itself - if the PP-PE is connected through to the car then it allows its battery management system to control the charging process by shifting additional resistors that are put in parallel with the permant 2700 Ω resistor on the loop.
total resistance PP-PE 1500 Ω 680 Ω 220 Ω 100 Ω
current capacity 13 A 20 A 32 A 63 A
wire cross section 1,5 mm² 2,5 mm² 6 mm² 16 mm²
My gameplan is to signal to the charging station to limit current to 32A max (most are already limited to 30A) via the proximity signal, full bridge rectify that AC power to
340Vdc, add HVC circuitry (thanks to Fechter) and fuses before stuffing the power into the battery pack. What I need to verify with the engineers is:
1. That the charge station will indeed limit the current to 32A max without shutting down if my Bike tries to draw more current.
2. That the charging station won't shutdown if it is already maxed out at 30A and I request via the proxminty signal 32A.
3. That the rectified DC power acts as a current source much like a 'Freddie Charger'.
4. Charge station max output is 32A at 240Vdc or 7.7KW. Rectified DC output is 340V - 80V (appox pack voltage) or 260V. 260V/7.7KW is about 29.5A avg charging current.
If the above is true then a 30A charger could be built for less than $200. Add the $120 adapter cable and you have a small, lightweight, inexpensive charger that could be very attractive to the EV marketplace.
Hmm, on the above charger idea, the avg current would only be about 22.4A as the current is only flowing when the full wave rectified voltage is above pack voltage or about 76% of the time. On the GBS 40AH cells, GBS recommends a charging current from 12A to 32A with an ideal rate of 20A. So the ~29A pulses and ~22A avg current should be a good fit for these batteries. It still would give me a 2.5 times improvement over the 9A charger that came with the bike.
This all sounds very interesting. Keep us posted! :-)
Update - over 5100 miles and still rides great.
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Sounds good, post up the link :thumb up:
I have to figure out how. I took the vid with my phone and just uploaded it to FB from there.
God I love the sound of a VR "sliceoflife" has had a few already and I loved hearing it rip thru a tunnel or by a large wall. I regret never putting an exhaust on my 24v VR6 GLI before I traded it in.
Here come 4 pages sweettttttttttttt!
And I meant to talk about the judging at Droptoberfest because I'm not crazy about the judging even tho I took 3rd in the VW/Audi class I never expected to place at all but it looks like they look for quantity not always quality but they did say this is a all new show this year so you never know. Here is want I had last year but not anymore.
I thought that was the car I remember seeing, just put an exhaust on the R for sure
Definitely planned for the part of the winter make over.
What else is on your fall/winter project list? I'm working on parting out a 91 cabriolet that I came across (needed the front end because I hit a deer right before h2o).. and hopefully by the end of winter I'll have enough money put aside for the top replacement my girl so desperately needs. And maybe some paint in the spring . . .
Oh and I saw something about someone in here driving an R.. I have a few parts laying around the garage still, mostly stock stuff like the exhaust and I think there might still be a set of racing springs down there... Idk whatever came on the car when it was purchased ended up in my garage because I put a set of K&W's on it right before the ex took it lol.. I'm pretty sure there's also a fuel pump down there. I'll have to take a look . . . don't plan on owning an R again (unless I come by a mint blue one for super cheap) so I don't really see a need for keeping the parts
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Sounds good! Is it a stock 8v cabby? I sent you a PM about a part you might have
As far as who has a .:R I know of candywhitedsg07, sliceoflife, and me. We three have mkv s but there is a few mkiv s around because I have seen like 2 silver, 2 red and like 1 blue one but I don't think they are in here yet.
Dammmmm that sucks with the deer, that's my biggest fear. Hopefully she is back to normal quick and easy, and I'm sure someone on here can gets parts if you need more.
Nice I'm liking all these plans, I'm not sure what I'll be doing with mine just yet, going to fix alot of minor surface rust, the car is really solid but just a few spots that are starting to show some wear so fixing that up and recoat the underside and wheel wells and such. Maybe some more performance stuff after christmas haha
As long as it's above freezing I'll be wrenching on the Wookie. I don't have a garage so I have to do all the work in my driveway. But basically just maintenance replacing things that need replacing from it sitting. Full brake job, tires, hoses fluids flushed. Might take the headliner/ pillar covers out and recover/dye them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd2pg...yer_detailpage Hope this worked. You can hear some sputtering, I think it's bad gas from sitting. Going to tackle the fuel system this weekend or next weekend when I'm on vacation.
Ohh.. I didn't even think about that before I posted, I have parts off the mkiv, mkv's are too new for me And I replied to the PM.
I am not sure I am going to be able to make it on sunday anymore. My car is starting up again with this damn oil pressure issue but we will see. It seems to have a mind of it's own but I'd hate to break down somewhere.
Next week is the Coolwater VW fall cruise over in NWNJ tho. You guys should definitely check it out. It goes through some pretty fun roads across the area usually with over 200+ vw's/audis and such, usually raises money for a good cause as well. Here's the link if anyone is interesting, good people, and tons of fun.
Need work done in NEPA? PM me.
I won't be able to make it but will keep it in mind
Plans for the winter hopefully include suspension redo, exhaust, rims, & minor cosmetic touchups.
Nice sounds like everyone has a good amount of mods to do over the winter, can't wait to see the cars before and after
Hey Dan I have been meaning to ask about those cruise pictures you posted on the second page that looked fun. Where did the cruise go and when? And is there another planned thru that same area?
That cruise does look like it was fun.
That cruise was fun! It was a nice long trip but don't remember the route really, it went through lots of twisty backroads to the Hawks Nest and back again, maybe Dan know more of the exact route
I wish it was Saturday instead of Sunday... I doubt I'll be able to get off for it... oh how I hate not being able to set my own schedule. Looks like a lot of fun! Can't wait to see pictures
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Yoenis Cespedes continued his success against his former division rival by driving in a pair of runs to record his first RBIs in a Red Sox uniform, while Mike Napoli homered to give Boston an insurance run. Napoli now has 3 career home runs against former teammate Jered Weaver – all of them solo shots. In 21 games in Anaheim since the Angels traded him, Napoli is hitting .377/.478/.857 with 11 HR and 16 RBI.
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- Clay Buchholz (5-7, 6.20 ERA) gets the start for Boston. His poor season continues as he's given up 7 runs in each of his last two starts. Walks continue to plague him, as he's issued 13 free passes over his last 16 innings. Whatever mechanical issues he solved during his stint on the DL have clearly become a problem once again.
- Brock Holt has started 3 of the last 4 games in CF, which has left Jackie Bradley starting games on the bench. Bradley is in a horrific 0-for-24 slump over the last 7 games that he's made a plate appearance in, but he still provides value with this superb defense. It's not that Holt has been bad in center field, but he's not the elite defender that Bradley is. It's difficult to keep a guy in the lineup if he's not hitting, but the problem is that Holt has been dealing with a recent slump of his own, with his batting average dropping 21 points since July 22. He's shown signs of climbing out of that funk lately, but is still hitting only a mediocre .276 in August, which so far has been his worst month of the season.
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