Hello! My name is Abby Cannon, and I am a documentary filmmaker with a commitment to telling women's sports stories. I am currently pursuing my MA in Film and Media Production at American University, where I've had the opportunity to further develop my skillset. Last spring I directed “In Her Court,” a short documentary about a young basketball player and the sacrifices and pressures she faces to be great in the rapidly evolving world of women's basketball. The film will stream and broadcast on WETA-TV this fall and will be making its way through the film festival circuit soon. Right now, I ...


Hello! My name is Abby Johnson, a recent graduate from William & Mary with a degree in Film & Media Studies (honors) and English. I am beyond excited to connect with filmmakers in DC as I join the entertainment industry. During my college experience, I worked on three student films, including credit as Producer, Second AD, and Production Assistant, and interned at William & Mary's annual Ampersand International Arts Festival, where I managed programming and logistics. Last summer, I was the communications apprentice for Wolf Trap Opera, and I currently serve as a freelance analyst ...


41920 Cranberry Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176

Producer/Director, Real Pictures


Vice President, Interface Media Group


1233 20th Street NW Suite 203, Washington, DC 20036

Producer, Auteur Productions



1432 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Executive Producer/Documentary Coach, Zeitgeist Media LLC


301 Potter Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

Owner, Adrienne C Cleary LLC

I am a composer pianist improvisor and I  study with Juilliard and NYU film score with the Managing Professor.  I am a performing artist in the Washington DC Metropolitan area   I have the ability to improvise real time in Logic Pro  and orchestrate to film.  I use Sibelius software to create scores.  I compose quickly.  Music is my passion and great joy in life.  I won Silver and Bronze Global Music Awards as composer and performer.                       


3800 Fairfax Drive 1406, Arlington, VA 22203

A bit about me: ever since I was a child, I’ve been a performer, singing, dancing and acting across the world. But for the last 25 years, I’ve been one of the nation’s foremost success coaches. I’ve coached countless Wall Street traders and millionaires, written thirteen books, and given talks in fifteen countries. But now I’m passionate about screenwriting. Currently I have 8 completed screenplays ready to manage and produce.


12112 Hadden Hall Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23838

ThrillRide Media LLC

I have written and co-written four screenplays. Two are thrillers based on my book, "The Chemist", about a chemist's struggle to come to terms with her role in the development of a weapon of mass destruction. Another is a "based on a true story" tale about a man's obsession with a Mark Rothko painting. The last one is an action comedy that delves into the global warming crisis. I'm always open to new ideas.


8309 Raymond Lane, Potomac, MD 20854

Producer, Director of Photography, Audio Engineer., Hi Pro Productions & Media, LLC.


9973 Cape Ann Dr., Columbia, MD 21046

Alene Boghosian began video editing at the age of 9 when she and her younger brothers would create short films about their toys and pets. Over the years she explored other forms of art such as illustration and music which helped broaden her perspective as an artist. Diving back into filmmaking in college, she found her passion in video editing.Since 2021, Alene has been working freelance for numerous clients in the realm of video editing and videography. In 2023, she graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Video studies, with a concentration in ...


Booksales Associate, Turning the Page

I have been writing screenplays for over 30 years, including one that advanced to the second round of the 2014 Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay contest, and two that were listed in WIFV's Spotlight on Screenwriters catalogs. I recently completed my first novel and am currently seeking both reviewers and potential publishers. I am also a previous member of WIFV, and am delighted to be returning.


2939 Van Ness Street NW, #606, Washington, DC 20008

Hi, my name is Ali Cheff. I am an actor on camera & on mic. Love helping & troubleshooting & collaborating. I love storytelling, I work in Voice Over often and have my own professional studio broadcast quality & Source Connect. I worked as a humanitarian clown for 14 years. Have worked as a production assistant, casting assistant, manger's assistant, an associate producer and a 2nd AD for crew over the years as well. I love being on set. 


3564 Jerome Road, Edinburg, VA 22824

Proud member of WIFV since 2012. Actor on stage and screen. But really it's all about telling stories, so when  I'm not acting you can find me behind the camera working on set design or wherever I am needed.  


3970 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754

Alissa McKay is cinematographer based in Northern Virginia. She is a graduate of George Mason University with a BA in Film and Video Studies and a Minor in Music Technology Her main works include music videos, narrative fiction films, and documentaries. Other notable experience includes work in broadcast as a sports videographer. She has a passion for the art of cinematography and is always trying to find the best ways to capture human emotion, experience, and other feelings through the camera lens. She is always looking for opportunities to put that passsion to use.


Director/ Producer, Self Employed

I am a Director and Producer spittling my time between Christchurch, NZ and Waitsfield, VT.  I started my film career in the outdoor indtsury, working as both an athlete and content creator.  I most recently worked as the Production Manager for the beloved NZ outdoor brand Macpac.  I worked on a large range of content production while in this role- spanning from international TVC ideatio nand execution to product information videos to short documentary films.


Executive Director, Her House Media

Alyscia Cunningham is an award-winning Documentary and Horror Filmmaker, as well as a Psychological Thriller Screenwriter and Director specializing in impact-driven storytelling. Rooted in her Caribbean heritage, her creative portfolio focuses heavily on Trinidadian Folklore Horror, exploring ancestral mythology, supernatural elements, and historical legacy.Beyond the supernatural, she delves into pressing contemporary issues surrounding women's beauty and health, creating powerful narratives of triumph over adversity. Her body of work stands as a testament to her passion for storytelling ...


Hello all,I am excited to be rejoining WIFV! After finishing film school at American University years ago, I participated in film festivals, and worked in television briefly. Happy to say that I have resumed writing and am currently in the research phase of a recently finished script. I plan to begin production in 2023.  In addition to being a Writer, I have experience as a Director, Producer, Set/Props Designer, Location Finder and have a Voice Over reel.  


Hello! My name is Mel. I'm 22 years old and a lifelong writer. Screen, play, prose, poetry, anything. Currently trying to get more involved in film, both on the writing and acting side.  I just finished my first feature length script, recently was in the Horizons Theater 2025 Young Playwrights festival, and have a few short film scripts I am hoping to get produced.


2129 Greenwich St, Falls Church, VA 22043

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Room MGC300, Washington, DC 20016

Director, CLA

Screenwriter, children's author, producing a documentary series about cross-cultural places of worship in the Washington DC area. https://www.sacredpieceofhome.com/  Founder of Cultural Literacy Associates.



5007 Druid Drive, Kensington, MD 20895

Founder, CEO, Creative Director and Content Coach, Power Up Video & Virtual Events

POWER UP is a full-service, women-owned video marketing & content coaching agency.  Born & raised in Richmond, now living in Hanover, Virginia - POWER UP founder, Amy Garelick leads the creative direction for our video and virtual event projects.  We specialize in speakers, coaches and professionals who present (sales) video content that is positioned to support and enhance the sales and marketing process.  


7555 Dress Blue Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116

I am an experienced producer and archival producer with credits on shows for PBS, Discovery, Smithsonian, Showtime, Hulu, Curiosity and a number of independent docs. 


4614 Schenley Road, Baltimore, MD 21210

Amy Young is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer with a love for all things art, people, and social change. Passionate about directing, cinematography, and editing, Amy most enjoys stories about queer futurism, migration, and environmental justice. Amy is currently co-directing and co-producing a mini docuseries about democracy and those impacted by Donald Trump's second presidential term; she serves as Editor for several short films for which she also served as Director of Photography; and she works as an Assistant Editor and Production Associate at Spark Media in Washington, DC.


I am an actor in the DMV area who is looking to expand my network and get involved in the industry! I am also interested in producing and screenwriting. I am happy to collaborate and I look forward to getting involved in WIFV.


Programmer / Documentaries, Self Employed

Andrea Passafiume is a veteran film festival programmer and writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. She is currently an Associate Programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival, Programming Associate for the Sundance Film Festival, Lead Programmer for the Seattle Deaf Film Festival, and member of the Screening Committee for DC/DOX. Previous Programming positions include Head Programmer of AFI Docs, Programming Associate for the Athena Film Festival, and member of the Screening Committees for DOC NYC and Camden International Film Festival. Andrea has served as a judge for the Gracie Awards, ...


The Burning Studio


42747 Cushing Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148

Owner, Flying Too Close Productions


writer/ professor, self/ George Mason University

I am working on my first documentary, about the history and influence of LOOK magazine, which was the subject of my most recent book. I am a former New York Times reporter who has also worked in the federal government, international organizations, think tanks, and nonprofits. I have done extensive freelance writing and published six books. I currently teach in the Honors College at George Mason University.


Owner/Producer, Arte Pictures LLC


Producer, Twin Productions


1320 Hornell Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905

4120 Dunnel Lane, Kensington, MD 20895

I'm a recent BA (Hons) Film Production graduate from the Arts University Bournemouth Film School, in England. While there I specialized as a 1st AD, in various types of Producing, and various types of Directing. I focus on working in overarching positions because I have experience in and enjoy all departments/aspects of filmmaking. Now back home in the DC area, I'm currently looking for full-time work in the Film / Docu / TV industries – as a Field Production Assistant or other positions.


President, Producer, Writer, Marigold Productions LLC


Anne Chapman Casting


4707 Calumet Ave., Richmond, VA 23226

Casting Director, Self Employed


4707 Calumet Ave., Richmond, VA 23226

President, Cocklin's Video Services


15660 Lancaster Farm Road, Newburg, MD 20664

Saulgood Media


5840 Conte Dr, Lothian, MD 20711

I have been a hat rack of positions starting out as an editor for working my way to producer.  Current projects: “Heartbeat” short film about domestic violence in the Lesbian community.  Feature film is in development with Film Nation on a family of undocumented immigrants, and cousin with DOCA.Have experience in production of corporate work and political commercials.I believe in helping others when I can and offering any and all knowledge I have.


National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)


2732 Linda Marie Drive, Oakton, VA 22124

AEM Content Management

Apryl Motley, a natural storyteller, is an innovative, dynamic communications professional. An award-winning editor and writer, she has superior skills in interviewing and managing content. She performed two seasons (2015-2017) with What Improv Group from Arts Collective at Howard Community College. When she’s not writing, editing, reading, or performing, you’ll find her working a crossword puzzle while watching Law & Order. 


CEO Assistant & Teaching Artist Recruiter, EYL 365 Project LLC


Newbie to the film world after time in the Air Force and corporate America. I wrote and produced my first short film, "The Melody of Life", after a few years of creative writing, which shifted to screenwriting. I'm looking to learn more about film production and screenwriting, connect with others, and continue creating!


4940 Old Main Street, Unit 504, Richmond, VA 23231

Aura's passion for arts integration in education led her to create a pint-size orchestra in an elementary school. Among her student-centered achievements,Education Minnesotacaptured her philosophy of education in a statewide television commercialtitled "validatED." The Minnesota Orchestra Showcase Magazine published her essay, "Practice, the Best Homework," which defined her lifelongpursuit of advocating arts education and academic equity for all students. TheMinnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized her for leadership accomplishments in 2012 by awarding her a ...


Executive Director/Filmmaker, The Ciesla Foundation


5005 Linnean Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008

A Fresh Breath of TV podcast

My name is Ayana. I host a podcast called a Fresh Breath Of TV covering TV and Film. I have an associates degree in Digital Media Design and bachelor's in Electronic Media and Film from Towson University as well as a certification in Television Production. I am currently working on a short film with the Woman in film Frederick Maryland chapter for the 72 hour film festival. 


1717 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21702

4242 E West HWY Apt 915, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

4242 E West HWY Apt 915, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Babcut, Inc.

Documentary Editor


4831B South 28th Street, Arlington, VA 22206

Freelance Videographer, Reed Portraits & Stories



8560 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Senior Editor/Development, Post-Op Media



312 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Professor, Appalachian State University

Educator, documentary filmmaker and organizer for Boone Docs film festival


301 Bodenhemier Drive, Boone, NC 28608

196 United Morgan Cir, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

President and Owner, Team Jabberwocky

Team J produces audio theater and short films--as well as providing casting services including its thrice annual Stonehenge event.


6412 Brandon Ave., Springfield, VA 22150

Owner, Bob Holmcrans Voiceover

CBS Radio/WPGC Production Director VoiceoverTalent Voiceover Coach Voiceover Demo Production Radio Production


Executive Producer, Cultural Strategies


2700 Virginia Ave NW #115, Washington, DC 20037

B. Rich Media


100 Stonegate Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905

Graduate Admissions Recruitment Specialist, American University, School of Communication

As a recent graduate of the Producing Film, Television & Video M.A. program at American University, I am actively seeking primarily Associate Producer and Production Assistant roles in the film & television industry.I have also dedicated time toward interning as a freelance script specialist for the Los Angeles-based production company, Josephson Entertainment. In reviewing film scripts, television pilots, and novels, I have been given the opportunity to critique unproduced material to ensure editorial accuracy, thoroughly developed storylines, and strong creative content.  


41225 Speckled Wren Court, Aldie, VA 20105

Documentary Project Manager, Loudoun County Government


I'm a Baltimore MD based freelance Producer/Editor. My work has taken me around the globe for clients including National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian Networks, and TLC.  


Microsoft Corporation

Wrote a couple locally produced shorts. Working on a couple feature scripts when not busy with my day job.


Director/Producer, Hunni Media



531 College Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20850

n/a, Full time student

Hello, my name is Brittany Denice. I’m originally from Orlando, Florida, and I currently live in Alexandria, Virginia. I’m an Army veteran and a full-time online student at Southern New Hampshire University, where I’m studying Communications and New Media. I’m set to graduate in May with my Bachelor of Arts degree.I’m really excited to be at this point, especially because my educational journey hasn’t been a straight line. It’s had a lot of ups and downs, and while I’m proud of how far I’ve come, I’ll be honest and say I’m a little nervous too. I don’t fully know what’s next, but I do know ...


3309 Wyndham Circle, Alexandria, VA 22302

Co-Founder, Iron Butterfly Media


6830 Elm St, McLean, VA 22101

13127 Dairymaid Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

Producer, IKAM Productions


3800 New Hampshire Ave NW, #103, Washington, DC 20011

@warriorprincess10000

A comedian living in a cemetery, specializing in dark humor. Starting out as a standup, and performing live and online, for 10 years, as Cletus T. Crickenberger, Redneck Drag King. Currently writing, filming, acting, editing a web show (@warriorprincess10000 on YouTube). Always growing my written portfolio of sketch, pilots, and features. Sometimes performing in live standup showcases.


PO Box 464, Montpelier Station, VA 22957

WIFV


1734 P St NW Apt 57, Washington, DC 20036

I am a video editor, videographer, and production assistant eager to get more on-set experience. I would like to move up in the camera department and would love to connect with anyone who has any expertise or advice. I'm excited to be a part of this community and am looking forward to building connections! 


1765 Whisperhill Drive, Reston, VA 20194

independent


6308 Newburn Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816

Owner, Makeup Bizz

Makeup Artist specializing in air brush for high definition. Experience includes television, film, print, music videos, theater, bridal makeup, makeup consultation, and lead makeup artist. Also, experience with wardrobe and hair styling.


13318 Waterside Circle, Germantown, MD 20874

Cassidy has been a member of WIFV for two years. In that time, she has been an active volunteer on the communications committee and the Women of Vision Awards comittee, and has helped out on two 48 Hour Film Festival projects as a video editor, screenwriter, set designer, and production assistant.


I'm  a journalist and filmmaker based in the DMV. I've worked on several PBS documentaries and am now producing/directing an independent feature out of Baltimore County.


PO Box 6411, Annapolis, MD 21401

President, Wyler Rymland Productions, Inc.


Cathie Saadeh is an entertainment attorney providing business, production, and intellectual property legal advice to production companies, independent filmmakers, and creative businesses through her law firm, Saadeh P.C., which she founded in 2018. Prior to opening her firm, she served as General Counsel of ACA Compliance Group, a financial technology and consulting company. Cathie has served as President of the Board of Directors of Women in Film & Video, Washington D.C., and as an adjunct professor at American University's School of Communication. Cathie graduated from Harvard Law ...


Writer, Self-Contractor

Robin Farmer, the Director of the Virginia Screenwriters Organization and a Member of WIFV, has encouraged me to apply to WIFV. I am delighted and honored that she has recommended I do this. She is a mentor to each one of us in VSF. In three years she has developed our long established screenwriters' group into a filmmaking organization moving towards our 4th Annual Theater Showcase. Currently I am a long-standing member of VSF and the VSF Writers' Room. We have written six hours of an episodic series, 'Alienated'. We are now in the early stages of pre-production and casting. I am grateful ...


1825 Old Woods Court, Williamsburg, VA 23185

(Independent)

I am a fledgling documentary filmmaker in the developmemt phase of my first project! I was a student member of WIFV while earning an undergrad degree in Mass Media - concentration In TV & Film Production - at U.D.C. I'm a native Washingtonian and lifelong resident, supporter of the arts, passionate about cinema, music, and supporting causes that empower women and advance social justice.



20113 Hardwood Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20147

Producer/Editor, Bard Tales Productions


3907 Oak Hill Drive, Annandale, VA 22003

Principal, Chesapeake Clear Video


Hi! I'm currently the screenwriter for an emerging company, Feathertree Arts, but also have over five years of experience in the Art Department and supporting various crews throughout Virginia.


Unshakable Productions

Cheryl Jacobs Crim has been producing award winningtelevision specials and documentaries more than 30 years. She has produced, directed and edited 21 highly acclaimed specials and documentaries earning numerous awards including agold medal atThe International Film and Television Festival of New York,“Best of Show”atThe Houston International Film Festivaland twoSilver Telly’s. She has also won 12Regional Emmy Awardsfor outstanding documentary and entertainmentprograms, including two for individual achievement indirecting and editing. A move to Liverpool, England gave Cheryl the opportunity to ...


Owner/Creative Director, Ott House Audio


1111 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Digital Content Producer, Por Eco Productions, One Idea/Dos Languages


Chris is a Director of Photography, Producer, Director and Editor who has been working in the Washington DC area since 1984. He has traveled all over the world during his long career and has extensive experience in all genres of production in both broadcast and non broadcast productions.


401 Old Point Road, Chester, MD 21619

Chrisa Giorgi has produced, directed, and edited her first documentary “In the Wine Dark Sea” in nine months (from inception to film completion). A film about the wines of Crete, the indigenous grape varieties, the history and the culture around wine, and the challenges the winegrowers face with climate change in the hot climate of Crete. The documentary is currently circulating the film festivals across the globe and is scheduled for a theatrical release in February 2022 in Tampa Theater in Florida.The trailer can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/523501840She is working on another ...


Beauty Professional, Loxtwicity Studio

I have been in the Beauty Industry for 20 years and has had several locations and looking to open a new location soon. I'm the Leader of the Hair & Makeup Roundtable for WIFV and looking to establish a great business networking relationship here. I also would like to work on set start hosting Disabilty Beauty Pageant because I have beautiful Daughter who has special needs. I am a team player so I will be willing to work everyone.


Video Producer and Editor, Self


SVP, First Midwest Bank


1408 N Sandburg Ter, Chicago, IL 60610

48 Hour Film Project


5800 Sherier Place, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Program Analyst, Federal Government

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305 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851

Information Technology Specialist, US Department of State - NFATC


Principal, New Media USA


4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

8601 Buckhannon Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

4624 Bayard Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20816

Founder/CEO, CNK Consulting

I am a freelance writer who worked in the film industry in the past. After a career in gender-based violence prevention and intervention in higher education, I have resumed working as a freelance writer (and consultant on Title IX issues). I am currently writing a feature screenplay that fills some of the many gaps in telling the story of sexual assault, and writing on a guidebook for parents of prospective and current college students on Title IX. I also am associate producer and co-host of the podcast Dear Katie: Survivor Stories, which can be found on most podcast platforms. My expertise ...


Named one of "10 Filmmakers to Watch" by Independent Magazine in 2015, Claudia Myers has written and directed several dramatic features, and two award-winning TV documentaries. Her films and screenplays often highlight stories of resilience within traditionally marginalized groups, and have won numerous awards. Claudia also teaches in the film division at American University’s School of Communication.


3311 Highland Place NW, Washington, DC 20008

Account Executive, Interface Media Group


1233 20th Street NW Suite 203, Washington, DC 20036

President, No Weapon Productions

Connie St. John is President of the St. John Consulting Group and Founder/CEO of No Weapon Productions (NWP). Through both companies, Connie and her teams use entertainment and other innovative techniques to create life change for individuals, strengthen corporations and nonprofits, as well as to address social issues, such as bullying, youth empowerment and justice equality. As No Weapon’s primary writer and director, Connie has written more than 100 plays, films and television scripts. She wrote and directed the award-winning short film, The Message, and Asunder, both of which screened at ...


CEO, Myself

Crystal D. Swann is a multifaceted performer and strategist based in Washington, D.C. area. As an actress, she has appeared in productions such as The Night House (2020), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), and Law & Order . Beyond acting, she is also a comedian, political consultant, strategic engagement specialist, reiki practitioner, tennis player, and martial artist. She describes acting as the “playground” where all these skills converge. 


1710 Gould Drive, District Heights, MD 20006

Producer/Writer, Sonnett Media Group, LLC

Award-winning screenwriter and director and a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in media production, creative strategy, and delivering impactful campaigns that align with organizational missions.


14306 Rectory Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Director/Producer/Writer, Self Employed


2416 Observatory P NW, Washington DC, DC 20007

Graduate Student, University of Virginia

I’m a current graduate student at the University of Virginia, completing a Master of Public Policy. I earned my B.A. in Cognitive Science in May of 2025, with a concentration in Neuroscience and a minor in Bioethics. I’ve worked as a paralegal in business litigation for over two years, interned at the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, and copyedited for the UVA Law School. For years, law was the plan.I’ve always adored the arts. When I was young, I used to go to my great aunts studio and paint with her, before she passed. I did photography all throughout high school. Where I could, I snuck the arts ...


7409 Blackford St, Springfield, VA 22151

WIFV

Award-winning writer, producer, director and communications strategist. Technically sophisticated and creative professional well qualified by 25+ years’ experience in all aspects of video/film production with broadcast and cable networks, production companies, corporations, government and non-profits. A high-energy team player with expertise in advertising, strategic communications, all aspects of video production, live events, public relations and marketing. Excellent writ


2340 Barbour Road, Falls Church, VA 22043

Founder, Self Employed

I was a founder and Executive Director of the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund after 9/11, working closely with the hospitality community and the families affected. This project grows directly from that work and the extraordinary people I met during that time.The film explores how the hospitality community responded in the days, weeks, and months after 9/11—chefs cooking at Ground Zero, restaurants turning their kitchens into relief hubs, and a grassroots movement that spread from New York across the country and the world. What began as feeding first responders and families grew into ...


PO Box 232, Santa Monica, CA 90406

JUST US: One Family’s Pandemic Journey Through verité, follow us, Mary (Producer) and Dave (Director), as our relationship is tested by the stress of working from home, the anxiety of keeping our children safe, and the frustrations of trying to teach our two children remotely. Dave tries to connect with his daughter, Aven, but she struggles with remote 3rd grade and isolation from her peers. In response, she withdraws. As virtual Pre-K becomes the norm for Carter, household and childcare obligations pile almost entirely onto Mary. She confronts Dave behind the camera: “I’m nobody’s maid.”In ...


Producer, Metro Teleproductions Inc


CFO, Logistics Healthcare

My name is David Geraci. I'm working on writing a dramady anthology series.


Fables to Film


9500 Coastal Hwy, 2A, Ocean City, MD 21842

Hello, colleagues. I write features. My body of work is bipolar: big action-comedies and modestly budgeted, intense thrillers.  /  I've enjoyed considerable success in contests, including the Final Draft Big Break Feature Grand Prize, for the top script out of ten thousand entries.  /  I wrote and exec-produced the horror/thriller short WRITE BITCH, which played at the renowned Chicago Horror Film Festival. I'm also developing my horror anthology feature LIFE'S A PITCH AND THEN YOU DIE, to be filmed in Maryland in 2027.


7913 Springway Rd., Towson, MD 21204

7888 Savage Guilford Rd., Jessup, MD 20794

Owner, DMB Pictures

Debbie Brodsky is a three-time Emmy Award-winning producer with over 25 years of video production and television experience. She founded her production company, DMB Pictures, in 2006 to create documentary-style broadcast-quality video stories for families, foundations, non-profits and small businesses. 


Senior Production Manager, Crews Control

I've been working in the industry for over ten years, first as a Project Manager and a Associate Producer for a couple years, and then as a Production Manager for the last several years coordinating corporate video shoots. I'm also an award-winning independent filmmaker.


#1 Best-selling, award-winning author/screenwriter Debbie Seagle lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She was an airshow director, marketing director, operations manager, editor, wing-walker, skydiver, scuba diver, and Top Secret senior technical writer for some of the world’s unknown oracles.Debbie authored a Sunday column in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, was a US Embassy newsletter author/editor/publisher, events director, military wife, dance teacher, and worked for agencies to find bad guys.She appeared in FRANTIC with Harrison Ford, had a supporting role in a short film, and ...


1810 3rd Street, Radford, VA 24141

President, SOHO Strategies,LLC


369 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501

CEO, Denee Barr Multimedia LLC

Creative Warrior Multidisciplinary  Award-Winning Filmmaker, Photographer, and Vocalist who enjoys working collaboratively multicultural and multigenerational celebrating our life purpose, narratives, gifts, and talents to uplift communities positively.  Open to transformative interactive content creation. 


Producer, Journey Films

I am a print and broadcast journalist, theater director/educator, and documentary film producer. I currently work with Journey Films of Alexandria, VA as producer on three new films for public television. "Prophetic Voices" tells the stories of three significant figures in twentieth-century American religious life: Howard Thurman, Dorothy Day, and Abraham Joshua Heschel. The first film,Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story, justcompleted, will air on public television stations around the country in February 2019. It tells the story of African-American theologian and Civil Rights ...


9808 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Executive Director, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital


Non-UnionTOP SECRET w/BI and Poly cleared for classified or government videos. Rich, authoritative voice. Also, a range for doing cartoon characters.


Award-winning screenwriter and copy editor for screenplays, novels, websites, and other documentation. Script consultant. Still photographer. Voiceovers. DC 48 Hour Film Project director for Team WIFV. Helped make over 20 short films. Director, producer, and writer of WHEN WAS THE WAR OF 1812? short documentary.


7478 Zanuck Court, Annandale, VA 22003

President, donnabrant productions LLC


Re-Recording Mixer, Henninger Media Services


Hello!I am so happy to rejoin WIFV.   I am a makeup artist in the DMV and I am currently working on commercials and politicial ads.  I just completed a spectacular thriller that is in post production right now and I have been busy creating mood boards and face charts for  upcoming photos shoots!



1621 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009

10809 Huntley PL, Silver Spring, MD 20902

I am passionate about all forms of art which is why I pursued a double degree—a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Production and Post-Production at George Mason University. Within film, I love editing and VFX. My other interests include painting and photography. 



3650 Gleneagles Dr #1B, Silver Spring, MD 20906

4936 Rodman St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Founder, Backstory Media

With over 40 years of experience in journalism and media production, including roles as a Capitol Hill reporter, DC bureau chief, and co-founder of The Camera 1 Group, I have embarked on a new journey as the founder of Backstory Media. Our mission at Backstory is to uncover, preserve, and share the extraordinary stories that often go unnoticed in our everyday lives. What sets us apart is our unique storytelling approach that we bring to our Legacy Films, Personal Biographies, and Brand Narratives, making them more engaging and impactful. My latest venture is "Voices of Resilience," A ...


THE Artist Agency acquired Central Casting several years ago. THE is celebrating 39 years in business this April. We have a roster of 4000 actors, as well as hundreds of fashion, commercial print, runway models. And, hair/makeup artists, wardrobe stylists and specialty stylists.


1207 Potomac St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Executive Producer and Creative Director, Orange Frame Productions


Fuzzy Pancakes Productions, LLC

I am a writer / musician living in Ithaca with my family. My feature "The Lover" has been selected for participation in workshops at StoweStory Labs and (as a short, proof-of-concept script) in many contests, including Manhattan Shorts, Shore Scripts, Big Apple Film, and New York International screenplay. I have interest from 2 producers at this time and I am looking to put this film into production. The Lover - Feature, Drama/Romance/Coming of Age, 90 pages Log line: A troubled young woman redefines her family when she realizes the sustaining power of motherhood and the difficult choices ...


Senior Grants' Officer, Hispanic Access Foundation

Ellen Alderton has written a book on pioneering Austrian psychiatrist, Alfred Adler, and is currently fundraising to produce a documentary film on Adler in partnership with ELM Studios.


Writer, Self

Born and raised in Washington DC, have returned after sorties to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Toronto, and three Big Ten university towns. First an English and comparative literature major, now a retired psychologist and executive coach. My main genre: historical fiction inspired by real people and events, including ancestors near and far. Parents: World War II military officers, originally from Massachusetts and New Orleans. Further back: elected officials, visual artists, engineers, farmers. Further? An indentured servant and a religious pilgrim traveling on the Mayflower. The Writer's Center ...


Programs & Engagement Coordinator, DCTV


I am a student filmaker working in the non-fiction environmnetal and wildlife filmaking field. I started working in the film industry right out of High School as a PA on a number indie films and soon found my love for documentary.


5333 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

Founder & Executive Director, 4EYE FIlm Center


Studio Acting Conservatory


3000 7th St. NE, Washington, DC 20017

Multimedia Specialist, Society for Neuroscience

I workin video and podcast production for a scientific professional association. Mypassions are for storytelling, and for integrating science and the humanities,which led me to pursue education and career opportunities in film and media aswell as Science & Technology Studies (STS). I’m hoping to return to somepersonal film projects this year on the side as well, including a shortdocumentary project and some writing.


1121 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005

Producer, Screenwriter, Director, Self Employed

DC based screenwriter, AD, production coordinator and actress. 


6007 Lowell Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22312

Director and Cinematographer, Lemon Tree Productions

Emily is a documentary filmmaker, cinematographer and producer based in Baltimore, MD. From dismal medical treatment in Palestine to climate change's impact on youth, she's drawn to people-first stories that illuminate greater systemic issues and unseen perspectives. Her films have screened at national film festivals such SF Film, Hot Springs, and Big Sky. Her work has appeared on Netflix, PBS, Frontline, The New Yorker VICE, and CBS. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism's Documentary Program. She is currently in produciton on her first feature documentary which ...



1210 I St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Eneshal Galloway, Founder & Executive Director of EssentialNow, is rejoining the Women in Film & Video DC community. She previously contributed to the development of the Hair & Makeup Roundtable, a peer-driven forum offering workshops, mentorship, live demonstrations, and shared best practices for hair and makeup professionals working in media.


Creative/Founder, Oltia Productions


Erik Gudris is a producer, screenwriter, and distribution consultant with over 15 years of experience in the media industry. His expertise includes sales, marketing, publicity, social media, and impact producing for various clients, including producers, programmers, and non-profit organizations. For more information, please visit e13media.com. 


I began my journey as a commercial actor in 2006, just asthe Obama’s were coming on the scene. I was often compared to Michelle, anhonor really! That inspired me to, in 2008, to develop my own productioncompany, E5Productions. My hope was to create comedic films & skits playingmy idol and finding a spot in the industry.Fast forward nearly 15 years and I am working harder thanever. But now, I have a much greater purpose; to tell untold stories withunforgettable characters.


Member, Filmmakers with Disabilities-Documentary


--worked as a lobbyist in internatioinal human rights and environmental policies-- commercial voiceover actor for non-governmental organizatioins such as National Red Cross.--testified before congressional committees regarding human rights and environmental issues --performed in local theatre production such as "Raisin in the Sun" and Stringberg's "Ghost Sonata" ; 


Executive Producerf, Triode Media Group Ltd

My job is to help production companies win more business byproviding the infrastructure to create high-end video. We are centrally locatedin Lancaster, PA, where we support productions across Pennsylvania, NYC, andthe DC metropolitan area with cameras, lenses, lights, grip and electric gear,sound stages, camera robot arm and crew. Expand your toolkit, create yourvision. 


631 S WATER ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603

Felicia Barlow Clar is an award-winning hi-level event and video producer, and talent booker. She is producing her first documentary about her step grandfather -- civil rights pioneer, Rev Dr James M. Hinton. Once considered by segregationists as "the most dangerous Black man in the South." Felicia earned a Masters in Communication: Producing for Film from American University. Her production credits include NBC, Food Network, HBO, E!, Discovery, and PBS. She is proud to be included in the group of women who served as President of WIFV-DC; as well as being a part of the community who built the ...


Environmental Film Festival



18 E. Darby Ct, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Consultant - Strategic Communications, Hardin Media International


2413 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Tonal Vision LLC


Assistant Director of Programming, PBS Digital Studios, PBS


Project Manager, U.S. Department of State - Office of Video Production

I’m a previous member looking to continue connecting with the film community in the DMV area, build lasting relationships with film professionals, and make some friends along the way.


Voiceover Talent www.GarySchonmanVoices.com, Gary Schonman Voice-Overs and Narrations


6612 Sulky Lane, Rockville, MD 20852

9307 Clanbrook Court, Fairfax, VA 22031

Geoff lives primarily in Bel Air, MD, and runs Caldera Productions, a Wyoming LLC. His documentary "Home From School: The Children of Carlisle", aired in 2022 on PBS' Independent Lens. He is also writer and director of "Dick Cheney: A Heartbeat Away", "The Drift: An American Cattle Drive" and numerous other documentaries, mostly set in the American West. His books include "What You See in Clear Water" (Knopf) and "A Long Road Home" (W.W. Norton).


1326 Somerville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015

Self Employed


1519 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Producer/Strategic Communications, Reinhart Productions

  Senior Producer, Writer, Script Supervisor, and other production services.


Hello, My name is Gia Foretia and I'm an aspiring filmmaker. I've had a passion for creating stories and acting in films since I was a little girl. Now, that I'm fully able, my goal is to learn everything I can about the filmmaking process and all aspects around what it takes to make a successful film. I currently just finished my first short film script and am planning on putting it into complete production by the end of 2021.


Self-employed

After 23 years as a non-profit executive specializing in advocacy communications and public relations, I am now shifting my focus and time to filmmaking. I hold a Master's from AU in Media and Film and have produced several short films while at AU including one that was broadcast on Maryland Public Television and recognized with a regional Emmy. Most recently, I have helped program and deliver the Alexandria Film Festival as its vice chair in collaboration with founder Patti North and the festival's chair. 


16 E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Gina N. Anderson is a screenwriter and speculative fiction author with an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She holds a Script Reading Certificate, with experience evaluating screenplays and providing coverage, and has served as a Features judge for the FilmQuest Film Festival.She writes fantasy, science fiction, horror, and paranormal romance, with a particular interest in the supernatural and themes of identity and agency.She is seeking representation and development opportunities for her young adult science fiction/fantasy novel, Worlds Apart, and a feature film ...


Aloha, My name is Gina and I used to be an actor, but my true passion since I was a kid, was writing stories that connect with people. I write female driven scripts, many dramatic and uplifting underdog stories, but I also have a soft spot for writing comedies to let my weird, goofy side shine. I am currently working on producing a very cathartic short film that I wrote about two women learning how to heal after their time in a cult where they faced abuse, forbidden love and manipulation. It will hopefully go to festivals as it is a stand alone piece, but it will also serve as a proof of ...


9848 Vidor Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

1602 Beekman Pl NW Apt A, Washington, DC 20009

President, Durrin Productions Inc


6443 Wynkoop Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Director of Photography/Creative Director, Light & CameraWerks


1750 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Weather Anchor/Reporter, WTTG Fox 5 DC


4005 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016

Video Editor, Producer, & Documentary Filmmaker, Self Employed

I am a video editor, producer, and documentary filmmaker based in Richmond, VA. I received my MFA in Documentary Filmmaking from Wake Forest in 2014, but will always be a Hokie at heart (class of 2010!).Over the years I've worked as an editor, post supervisor, production manager, and photographer both independently and for media companies such as Humanstory Films and Meridian Hill Pictures. However, my heart is in editing. Some of my recent projects are currently viewable online at VPM. Currently, I am working as a freelance editor and producer while also helping to build a new creative ...


Co-Director, Field Studio

Hannah is an experienced documentary editor, producer, director, and sound recordist. She co-directs the production company Field Studio with her partner, Lance Warren, in Richmond, VA. Please reach out to explore collaboration! Their work takes many forms: feature-length films, series, documentary shorts, and more. They collaborate with media platforms and change-makers in the history and education realms to tell new stories about history — and inspire audiences to make needed change. Current and past clients include the Smithsonian Channel/Paramount, Edutopia, Learning for Justice at the ...


313 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223

Executive Assistant, Global Data Risk


Staff Accountant, SRB Communications Inc.


1432 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Washington, DC

Associate Director, Film, Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment


235 Quackenbos St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

Hello! My name is Imani and I'm a new member of WIFVDC! I'm coming from the WIFVNE chapter up in Boston, although I am originally from the DMV area. Beofre I left the DMV, I was primarily an actor. Now that I'm back, that's what I'm trying to get back into. I've also written, directed, and produced. I'm happy to be a part of this incredible organization!


Student dual cinema and journalism majors, Student Univ of Maryland

I am currently a dual cinema and journalism a major at University of Maryland. I also am independent contractor, and establish an LLC. I believe that Film, journalism, photography, art, and Music, individually and collectively, our means of telling our story, as people and as black women. We have a unique perspective that is a global perspective and is part of a global national history. Particular in these times, if we do not tell our story, our history and our stories will be lost. I hope to use my passion in cinema and your in photography to ensure that our voices are heard and our history ...


906 Johnson Grove Ln, Bowie, MD 20721

With a passion for film production and post-production, I have worked as a PA, grip, DIT, assistant editor, and editor on a variety of projects, including corporate, non-profit, and short films. My independent filmmaking work explores themes of identity, language, and estrangement. My short films have screened at festivals and exhibitions both in the US and internationally. My latest short, One-Tenth, is currently in post-production.


Video Editor, U.S. House of Representatives

I graduated from California Institute of the Arts in 2017 with an MFA in Film Directing.  I have made several short films that went to various film festivals and I am currently continuing to write and hope to make my first feature film soon.  I  worked in Hollywood for major network shows and editing  Universal Music Group (and others) music videos to be safe for TV.  I moved back to Maryland two years ago to be close to family as I welcomed my first child, Andre.


11801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

827 Bear Cabin Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050

Producer, Jack Harris Media


Jackie Perez is a nuclear engineer turned screenwriter who loves creating subversive characters. After graduating MIT she joined the Navy, serving her country and collecting experiences across the globe that inform her unique POV. She has consulted on SEAL TEAM (CBS) and written for QCODE's Bad Vibes and iHeart Media's Veterans You Should Know hosted by Rob Riggle. Her short film BEACHWORLD based on a story by Stephen King is currently out on DUST. She is represented by literary manager Jon Hersh of Housefire Management and is a productioncoordinator at creative agency Glass and Marker. ...



3934 10th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017

President/Producer, Tonal Vision LLC

Tonal Vision is a woman-owned video production company in Baltimore, MD that has mastered the art of storytelling. We work with small businesses, advocacy groups, and performing artists to create high quality video messages that promote their cause, their passion, and their livelihood.


1607 Lancaster St., Baltimore, MD 21231-3423

Self Employed


307 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

Managing Partner, Studio Unknown


709 Frederick Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228

Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager, Amazon

Jainaba Seckan is a Gambian-American screenwriter. She is an alum of the Black List Annual Lab and Black List Georgia List. In addition to writing Jainaba is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional.


Writer, Director, Producer, Goshawk Productions LLC


3264 Elmmede Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

I'm a tenatious and curious storyteller with over five years of experience in journalism, coms, multia media and over one year in visual story telling experience. I started on the writing and reporting side, covering everything from national elections to the homeless crisis. I have now switched to visual storytelling and am primarily focusing on arts and entertainment, and am working on carving out a beat covering queer artists. I'm now moving into the documentary filmmaking space. My first mini doc, Hidden History H St NE, premiered on YouTube this December and I'm production on anther mini ...


55 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

President, Digital Anarchy

Digital Anarchy is a San Francisco based company that creates smart production tools and image enhancement software for video editors, broadcast designers and visual fx artists. These tools let you spend less time processing images and more time on creative work, solving issues from skin smoothing to flicker removal and more. We are creative thinkers who are committed to providing great products that help you easily solve problems. We also just launched Transcriptive.com, which is a family of tools for generating transcripts automatically for use in searching footage and creating ...


226 Tulare St., BRISBANE, CA 94005

Co-Founder/Executive Producer, SideXSide Studios

Jamie Coughlin is an Emmy-nominated journalist, writer and producer. Coughlin wrote and produced TRANSMILITARY which won the Audience Award at SXSW in 2018, and went on to broadcast on Logo TV and stream on Amazon Prime. Her New York Times Op-Docs short precursor, TRANSGENDER, AT WAR AND IN LOVE, was nominated for an Emmy and helped to change federal policy under the Obama administration. Her work has been supported by the International Documentary Association, Catapult Film Fund, Miller/Packan Film Fund, GLAAD Media Institute, Film Independent, and the Frameline Completion Fund. Coughlin is ...


Documentary Editor/Producer, self employed (retired)


Founder, Testa Dura Media, LLC


Owner, Harris Two Productions

Innovate.Creative.Passionate. Janelle is a storyteller determined to amplify diverse voices and bring unique characters to the television and entertainment industry. She created Harris Two Productions to highlight diverse talents and bring different characters to life, both in fiction and non-fiction stories. As a Producer and Production Manager, Janelle has credits spanning various networks, including Bravo, Travel Channel, Discovery, Discovery ID and CNBC.


After a 25 year career in international development, policy and advocacy, I am now returning to film studies from September 2021 for a full academic year.  My aim is to work on creative film and TV projects that speak to the issues, challenges of our time towards commonly owned solutions.  


I'm a freelance writer, director, and producer with experience in narrative, commercial, and documentary projects. My short film "Dance Plague" (co-writer/co-director/co-producer) won Best Film at the 2024 DC along with Best Director and Best Comedy. I recently wrote, directed, and produced WAEPA's "Part of Your Living Legacy" broadcast commercial spot, as well as acting as creative consultant to develop their campaign. I do creative ideation and consultant work. Previous clients and brands I've worked with include The Washington Post, Goldman Sachs, Amazon Web Services, the National Crime ...


Producer, Actor, Writer, La Fideo Productions


816 N. Oakland Street, APT #402, Arlington, VA 22203

Owner, Jay Mallin Photos

Jay Mallin produces short documentaries, and films for local and national nonprofits and other NGO's.


2000 Spencer Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Media Central, LLC


11609 Brandy Hall Lane, North Potomac, MD 20878

3406 Flint Hill Rd., Adamstown, MD 21710

Voice Talent/ Writer-Producer, Jeannie Johnson Voiceovers/JB Productions, LLC


President, Interface Media Group


1233 20th Street NW Suite 203, Washington, DC 20036

Chief Creative Officer, WILL Interactive


10000 Falls Road, Suite 305, Potomac, MD 20854

Assistant Professor, Towson University

Jena Burchick is a filmmaker, artist and educator. She received her B.S in Electronic Media & Film from Towson University and her MFA in Film from Vermont College of Fine Arts.Jena has produced and directed several short documentary and docu-narrative films exploring themes of conservation, minority representation, and community relationships. Her work has exhibited in film festivals and galleries both nationally and internationally including a broadcast premiere of her short “The Local Oyster Stout” on Maryland Public Television.Her feature length directorial debut, “Mom & M” is a ...


2 Strabane Court, Parkville, MD 21234

I am a screenwriter who focuses primarily on drama/dramedy. 


I am a Penn State Production gradued based in the DC area, with experience working as a DP, 1st AC, and camera operator on independent film projects. I love the honesty and intimacy of the camera, especially those moments when a performance feels completely real. For me, filmmaking is just as much about creating the space for those moments to happen as it is about capturing them. What keeps me coming back to filmmaking is the process itself. Watching an idea come to life through the work of an entire team. I love the camaraderie, creativity, and shared excitement of being on a set, where ...


Jennifer Beman is a seasoned editor, post-producer, and writer with decades of experience shaping powerful, emotionally resonant stories. Her recent work includes the multiple-award-winningCall Me Dancer, a vibrant coming-of-age feature doc set in Mumbai, Israel, and NYC, and The Dalai Lama’s Gift, a poetic spiritual documentary anchored never-before-seen footage of the Dalai Lama in 1981. As production has slowed across the industry, Jennifer has shifted her focus toward supporting more independent feature doc filmmakers and branded content creators who value storytelling with heart and ...


Senior Director Marketing Operations & Creative Studio, Hilton Worldwide

WIFV member since 1987, President 1991-92, Women Make Movies Film Festival 1992, Women of Vision 2006. Currently Senior Director Marketing Operations and head of Creative Studio at Hilton Worldwide. Part of global marketing team for Hilton and portfolio of 18 brands, lead a team of 30+ designers, writers, account managment, marketing operations, and finance to support full scale global marketing and advertising campaigns. Previously VP Creative Operations at Discovery Channel, senior leader at Discovery's in house creative agency, 2009-2010, President EFX Media -- full service media ...


neurologist, Myself

I am working on my first documentary.I am looking for collaborators.Presumed dead: The search for my missing sister and the unravelling of a family secret. A Holocaust story.


Production Supervisor, Marvel Studios

Hello! I'm currently working with Marvel Studios as a Production Supervisor for animated series on Disney .  


Jessica Stuart is an award-winning media producer and successful entrepreneur. After working at iconic television programs like NBC’s Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and ABC News, she left to start a production company at her kitchen table. Starting with just one employee in 2009, Jessica created Long Story Short Media (LSS) — a pioneer in the burgeoning short-form content field. Today the company has dozens of full time employees with headquarters in Washington, DC. Under Jessica's leadership, LSS has won more than 60 awards and accolades, including a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award, ...


2830 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20001

Jill N. Jackson is a producer of the National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth, broadcast on PBS for over three decades.  


Manager, Film Programs, National Gallery of Art



101 Walnut Court, Front Royal, VA 22630

I am a lifetime writer, community theater actor, and business sales & operations professional going all-in to embark on a new career in film. After home-schooling myself on the film industry and screenwriting over the last few years, I'm excited to jump in fully and see how this story unfolds. My goal is to learn all aspects of film production, while continuing to sharpen my skills as a screenwriter and develop my portfolio. My ultimate vision is to be a working Hollywood screenwriter who creates lasting stories that make people feel something. I'm thrilled to join this community to learn ...


I’m an amateur filmmaker with a growing portfolio of creative work and a lifelong passion for storytelling. I’ve produced two documentaries and taken multiple filmmaking courses, including introductory directing and film editing, to build a strong foundation in the craft. Currently, I’m serving as a screener for both the Santa Fe International Film Festival and the Woodstock Film Festival, which has deepened my appreciation for diverse narratives and emerging voices in film.In addition to my creative work, I bring more than a decade of experience in high-impact advertising and media strategy. ...



7804 Suffolk Court, Alexandria, VA 22315

President, Audio Description Associates, LLC

Dr. Joel Snyder is known internationally as one of theworld’s first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description. Since1981, he has introduced audio description techniques in over 40 states and 64countries and has made thousands of live events, media projects and museumsaccessible. Most recently, Dr. Snyderwas named a Fulbright Scholar to train audio describers in Greece and Ukraine overa four-week period in 2019.In 2014, theAmerican Council of the Blind published Dr. Snyder’s book, The Visual MadeVerbal – A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History ...


6502 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Executive Producer, Myself



3256 Holly Berry Court, Falls Church, VA 22042

Self

I am SAG-AFTRA/AEA actor-narrator who has been based in the DC area for many years.  I have a home studio where I have done narration for docs and over 300 audiobooks.  I've also appeared on TV and in feature films.  By joining WIFV/DC, I am hoping to expand my opportunity to collaborate. 


9611 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Perils For Pedestrians TV

Freelance videographer since the 1990s.  Currently concentrating on my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/JohnZWetmore The channel is a bit eclectic, with soundscapes, railroads, pedestrians, and lots of demolitions.


3508 Winston Place, Fairfax, VA 22030-2937

Reel Plan


916 G Street NW APT 203, Washington, DC 20001

President & Executive Producer, Black Eye Productions, Inc.


2319 Peggy Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910

I'm a Producer and Creative Project Manager with a background in corporate, digital, federal, nonprofits, and broadcast (studios/networks). My work spans documentaries, narrative features and shorts, branded content, corporate (explainers, promos, etc...), educational media, social videos, and interactive projects. I started my career in film/tv development and production, working for Academy Award/Emmy award-winning producers and studios/networks. I moved into production management/line producing for lower budget features as well as producing commercials, infomercials, EPK's, and music ...


Thinkfilm, Inc.

Line producer for features and television, specializing in Washington DC location production services.



1800 N Oak St, Arlington, VA 22209

Owner, Third Person Omniscient Productions


I fell in love with film during college and moved to LA shortly after graduation. I worked as a production assistant on features and then as an assistant to screenwriter Pat Proft, which convinced me I wanted to write. From there, I got an MFA in Screenwriting from USC. Subsequently, I did coverage on scripts for 20th Century Fox which led to a job as a creative executive in their main film division. A move back east, marriage and children took me away from the film business for a long while but, a few years ago, I started writing again and I'm having a blast with it. I love to blend comedy ...


10 Polo Club Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931

Native Washingtonian who divides her time between Washington, DC and New York, NY.  Actor, Speech Instructor, Writer now developing my own clips and short film.


President, Judith Dwan Hallet Productions Inc


4542 28th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

WETA


2500 Q Street NW Unit 230, Washington, DC 20007

Producer/Writer, Video Production Services


Associate Producer & Production Coordinator, 5:00 Films & Media

I am currently Associate Producer & Production Coordinator at 5:00 Films & Media, a boutique video production company focused on serving non-profit and mission-driven clients primarily through short-form documentary. Documentary is my main passion. At my previous job, I wrote a 30-minute documentary about a waterfall photographer, currently in its fine cut stage. I also partner with a fellow creative, outside of my full time job, to make short "About Us" documentaries for small, local businesses. I have 3 years of experience with unscripted entertainment promos as well, having created ...


Producer, Creative Liquid Productions


1313 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

DCTV


901 Newton Street NE, Washington, DC 20017

20154 Timber Oak Land, Germantown, MD 20874

22-32 26th Street, #2, Astoria, NY 11105

Senior Producer/Project Manager, Laureate International


I'm an actor and writer getting back into the business after a hiatus as a clinical social worker. 



110 Greenwood Road, Brunswick, ME 04011

Karen Allyn Pro MUA/Brand AmbassadorTalk show host -- Forward Motion airing on MyMCMedia.org since 1989JournalistPodcaster


Teaching Artist, Imagination Stage


Screenwriter, Myself

1139


Educational Media Consultant, Self Employed


Producer, Dancing Joy LLC

Video and film producer, with both client projects and independent film production. Screenwriter of feature narratives.  Independent films include Dancing Joy, Ai Means Love, Cashing Out, Soul Search.  Clients for profile and message video work include National Restaurant Association, Benjamin and Edith Spaulding Descendants Foundation, The Cookstove Project, Stedman Graham and Associates, Global Peace Foundation.  


7752 Decatur Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784

President, BC Voices, Inc.

Katherine Brewster, MBA, Executive ProducerKatherine Brewster has been the President of BC Voices since its founding in 2012, and Executive Producer of BC Voices’ short documentaryMaking Choices, Forging Paths, and, online docuseriesStand UP, Speak OUT. She has 50 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and fundraising for businesses and arts organizations. Katherine is a 1971 alumna of Barnard College and holds an MBA from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. ...


890 West End Ave, New York, NY 10025

Doppler Shift Productions


5927 3rd Street North, Arlington, VA 22203

1617 Longfellow St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

CEO, The Tri-State Connection, LLC


3821 Indian Brave Trail, Cleves, OH 45002

My name's Kathy and I'm a writer/director/producer/actress, and I make indie films. Currently I have a short film in the festival circuit, and I'm in the early development stage of producing my first feature film! I look forward to connecting with other women in the film industry. :)


11922 Kling St., Valley Vlg, CA 91607-5410

I'm an emerging Vietnamese-American screenwriter.  I love writing stories about identity, culture, family, and mental health.  


Producer, Cruefilms, LLC

A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Binutu co-founded Cruefilms, an independent production company where she has since produced stories for the Smithsonian Institute, Under Armour, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in addition to the pilot episode for HIDDEN IN FULL VIEW which (at the time of this writing) is in development. When she isn’t producing, Katrina can be found strength training at the gym or enjoying local eateries that often lead her back to the gym.


5557 BALTIMORE AVE, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Kendra Louka’s a playwright and screenwriter living in Virginia Beach. She was born in North Dakota, but grew up in Las Vegas. Although she has a Bachelor’s degree in food science, she’s a yoga instructor and slightly obsessed with longevity. She explores themes of wanting to be seen, revenge, and of unspoken forgiveness through complex, flawed women who are hard on themselves and stuck. However, they overcome self-doubt AND are home every night to have dinner with their chosen family.


CEO--Visual Artist, KamiKazi Photos


I'm a filmmaker who has written, directed, and edited short narrative films. I like fantasy and dark comedy. Currently, I'm trying to get more into writing feature screenplays.


Kimberley Spire-Oh is a documentary filmmaker and activist whose work centers on fighting discrimination against people with disabilities—especially children—and securing resources to meet their needs. Her films tell the stories of those with disabilities and their families in order to help the public see them as members of the general community instead of misunderstood “others” who pose a possible threat to society or drain on taxpayers. Kimberley’s goal is to catalyze change in public policy affecting individuals with disabilities by educating viewers on critical and timely issues and ...



3119 15th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017

Creative on Cue!, Kimberly Skyrme Creative


Manager, Talent Acquisition, Teampeople, LLC


6402 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22042

Partner, Schroder Davis Law Firm, PLC

Kirk T. Schroder is an experienced entertainment and arts law attorney. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for the field of entertainment law and is currently rated an “AV Preeminent” lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for lawyers. * Kirk’s national peers in the entertainment and sports law profession elected him the current chair of the American Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Law Section. His law practice draws entertainment and arts-related clients from around the world. Kirk serves as counsel for film production companies and film financiers ...


15 South Belmont Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221

1104 20th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202

Freelance Producer, Myself

Currently, I’m in a phase of seeking work with video production companies in DC, but my main goal is that I seek to work on feature films. Outside of video work, I have personal projects in progress. In addition to setting up my own portfolio and a small in-house recording space for audio books, I’m working on a feature script in its early phases with a writer and looking for others. I have not yet completed a project that has satisfied my thirst to tell stories. I seek to reach audiences that have suffering or are disenfranchised in some way - those who have been victims of abuse or broken ...


Voiceover Talent, Nacho Average Voice

A seasoned voiceover talent for television and radio commercials, corporate video, podcasts, CD-ROM training programs, voice-mail systems and museum exhibits. Credits include: Animal Planet, Citibank, Comcast, Center for Disease Control, Dominos Pizza, Deloitte & Touche, Discovery Health Channel, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Goodwill Industries, IKEA, Infinity Broadcasting, Marriott Corporation, National Geographic Society, PBS, Price Waterhouse, Sierra Club, Smithsonian Institution, US Airways,


3118 Cranleigh Court, Fairfax, VA 22031

Kristin Harris Design, LLC


8201 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Multimedia Producer, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / MORI Associates

As a Seattle native, I've found myself working across the country at a variety of news organizations before landing at NASA in 2019. I am a multimedia storyteller with 7 years of work experience and an educational background in photojournalism. Currently, I work as a video producer and editor at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center where I take complex scientific concepts and make them accessible to the public through the videos I produce. In addition to my regular responsibilities in this position, I'm working to advance my skills in live television directing and advanced cinematography.


Giansily-Doyle Media Consulting


5101 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

Producer, Co-Founder, Meridian Hill Pictures

Meridian Hill Pictures (MHP) is an award-winning team of filmmakers and educators dedicated to producing documentaries from diverse community perspectives through an innovative participatory approach. Proudly based in Washington DC and co-founded by brothers Brandon and Lance Kramer, MHP’s films advance dialogue and impact broad audiences. For more information visit meridianhillpictures.com.


2732 Ordway St NW #4, Washington, DC 20008

Short Film & Events Coverage Producer, WebsEdgeTV


writer/director, Self Employed


4514 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Filmmaker & Video Editor, Boletus Films


Laura's work has been featured on NPR, the National Geographic Channel and Netflix among other outlets. Her short film Susana premiered at Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival (2020) and was nominated for a 2021 IDA Student Documentary Award. Gamse is a Sundance Film Festival Sandbox Fellow and a Fulbright Grant recipient from Arlington, Virginia.



401 13th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Myself

Laura Lanteri is an award-winning creative director and filmmaker known for her pioneering work in omni-channel storytelling and high-impact visual campaigns for brands such as Hermès, Tory Burch, and The Gap. With a background in advertising and a deep commitment to social justice,she has directed large-scale productions and collaborated on films addressing race, gender, and power. In 2023, Laura served as executive producer on Obstruction of Justice, a documentary examining racial bias and recidivism in the U.S. justice system, and is currently working on feature scripts exploring the ...


315 east 86th street apt 5JE, New York, NY 10028

Producer/Director, Seltzer Film & Video


121 William Claiborne, Williamsburg, VA 23185

President, Fusilli Films, LLC


8408 Morey Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308

Self Employed

I am gender fluid and welcome the fact that this is a very accepting community


Producer, Three Seas, Inc.


4100 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Currently working on a crypto pilot. Professionally acting for the last two years, previously produced two indie documentaries. 



416 Northway, Baltimore, MD 21218

Leigh Mosley & Associates


2521 University Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009

FaveFeatures

FaveFeatures holds weekly group reviews of scripts and concepts, some we’ll offer to manage with attachments and plans for biz/distribution with LCs as “proof of concept” to option with studios. -A current slate is WELLNESS TOURISM we aim for Marriott to sponsor on MPT. -We see DC as a GLOBAL HUB OF STORIES spurring it as a global media center. -We also believe public media, PBS, CPB, etc, could be EVEN MORE PUBLIC by spinning out FOR-PROFITS that use the co-op model of user(viewer)-ownership, and their rep for truth and fact, to outcompete the billionaires’ fully discredited mega media firms


Producer/Director/Writer, LK Communications


Writer, self

My motto comes from poet Muriel Rukeyser: “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” I've honed my storytelling skills in many incarnations over the years: first as a writer and editor for a national magazine; then as a producer, writer, director and editor for video production companies, the national campaign to promote the Census and the Census Bureau itself. As an editor and post-production supervisor, I taught digital editing and edited documentaries and later — at Hillmann & Carr, Inc. — created media for museums and visitor centers. Now, after spending some years in policy ...


1031 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017

Must Be Heard Productions

Linda Harris is co-owner of Must Be Heard Productions, LLC. She is currently working on a documentary about the disability voting advocacy community in the swing state of Georgia.


After taking part in workshops, conferences, and pitchfests across the country, I`m looking for additional opportunities to achieve my goal of a career in film and television writing.


13112 Grenoble Drive, Rockville, MD 20853

Hello, I graduated from Elon University in 2022 with a degree in TV/Film and have always had an interest in editing. Since then, I have been freelancing as an Editor/Producer, working on various video projects for a local town government. I've also been gaininig experience working on sets for reality tv and corporations as a Production Assistant. I am always looking for ways to network and gain more exposure to get my foot in the door and pursue a career in tv/film editing. 


8441 Bates Dr, Bowie, MD 20720

I'm an actor and now budding filmmaker. I have worked as a member of several independent film teams as well as my previous and ongoing work as an actor in film and theater. I recently started making my own shorts and plan to continue along that path towards making longer form content and features. To that end, I would like to both add to and tap into the network of filmmakers and creatives in this region. I recently created a not for profit, Open Road, to help myself and other fellow artists to enable us to realize our respective individual projects in both theater and film. Check us out at ...


2438 Caron Lane, Falls Church, VA 22043

Producer, Tiger Sister Productions


Owner, White Tangerine Films

Hi, I’m Lisa René Musgrove, a multi-hyphenate creative: producer, performer, writer, and media professional, with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry.I began my career as a producer at BET (Black Entertainment Television), where I developed a deep passion for impactful storytelling and content development. Most recently, I served in a senior leadership role at Paramount Global, where I led cross-functional teams and drove operational excellence within the streaming division. My expertise spans content development, project management, and creative operations.Now, I’m ...


12902 Marlboro Pointe Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

1218 Shepherd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011

I'm looking forward to building relationships with fellow scriptwriters and writing enthusiasts in the DMV area. My favorite genre is magical realism, but I'm also open to reading and writing thrillers, sci-fi, and more. I hope our paths cross soon!


Liz Galalis is an LGBTQ and disabled comedy writer and actor by way of LA and New York.From a young age, Liz was funny, but she did NOT have a passion for comedy. She wanted to be a serious actress. And at her serious acting school, she learned that she sucked at improv. This motivated her to sign up for classes at The People’s Improv Theater, and, from that point forward, she was hooked. She became heavily involved in the NYC comedy community and has since produced and performed improv and sketch all over NY and LA.Acting credits include The Joel McHale Show, When Nature Calls with Helen ...


Hi, My name is Liz and I am a comedian and producer. I am currently teaching digital media at Community College of Baltimore County and do stand up comedy across the country.


1113 Pine Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

3503 Tanelorn Dr Apt 1515, Henrico, VA 23294

I'm a writer, communications professional and documentary filmmaker. I am the principal owner of Blackwell Entertainment, Arts & Multimedia LLC. I previously worked as a communications professional for five years and as a journalist for 10 years. I also taught film courses at Howard University, Hampton University and George Mason University and was a media teaching artist for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. I was a fellow in WIFV's 2024 inaugural Documentary Development Fellowship Program, and am currently working on an agricultural documentary. 


PO Box 5451, Midlothian, VA 23112

Lou is a 16-year-old Colombian filmmaker and professional skateboarder—Current Colombian national champion and part of the Colombian national team. She is currently based in Annandale, Virginia. Passionate about storytelling since childhood, she wrote her first script at age 11—a second season for the Colombian seriesMi Mundo Interior San Andrés. Lou recently completed her first feature film script, a psychological thriller, and is now seeking collaborators—crew, actors, and locations—to bring her vision to life. ...


8705 Nero St., Annandale, VA 22003

Managing Partner, Blandon Creative Research, LLC


P.O.Box 546, Kensington, MD 20895

President, THE Artist Agency + Central Casting


1207 Potomac St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Director of Production & Operations, Deep Structure Productions

Deep Structure Productions is a video production service and independent film studio, based in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Since relocating home in 2017 from a decade in Los Angeles, we've created a thriving business model in Staunton. We provide video services for a range of clients, produce a docuseries for VPM about life in rural Virginia, and work to build networks with other filmmakers. In short, we're a happy part of the burgeoning film ecosystem in the Valley!


I recently moved to DC from Minneapolis and am hoping to get to know and experience all-things production here! I've worked as the Production Coordinator for an ad agency but am looking to branch out into film, theater, and advocacy work. I'm eager to meet other women in the industry and learn a thing or two.


Washington, DC 20003

President, Blue Bear Films



5415 Connecticut Ave, NW Apt 230, Washington, DC 20015

Marcus Fordis a poet, filmmaker, and strategist who is capable of seeing the color in anything. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with degrees in both sociology and African-American studies. He is also certified in Black women's studies and creative writing. He is an avid writer, listener, and collaborator who is able to communicate grand ideas and make them sound smaller. Marcus strives to create work that is urgent and culturally sound. He believes there is always room to improve upon design, and enjoys finding ways to do so. You can find more of Marcus’s work at ...


Producer/Director, Fairfax County Public Schools


4414 Holborn Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003

8120 BIRNAM WOOD DRIVE, Mc Lean, VA 22102

Attorney, the Law Office of Maria T Patente PLLC

I am Virginia licensed attorney with experience in business planning and succession in addition to estate planning and administration in Virginia.  Expertise related to WIFV  includes drafting Virignia operating agreements, business formation, contract matters, non-profit organization and aministration, and some employment matters. WIFV provides me the opportunity to develop my craft in writing short films and feature films, to expand my imagination, and to celebrate the creativity of other women in film and video.


USDA

I am a creative with a background in project management and public relations. I currently work in the federal government but want to transition to the film/TV production field. I am seeking opportunities to work with fellow creatives. My college B.A. degree was in Film and TV Production. My passion for this industry comes from loving to be on set with smart professionals to create great storytelling. I have worked on several projects as either a PA or Script Supervisor. I easily connect with directors, producers, actors, and production crew due to my extensive experience in communications.In ...


8243 clifton farm ct., Alexandria, VA 22306

President, Screenscope Inc


Creative/Founder, Sepia Works


Producer, Rolling Pictures

Emmy award-winning producer and president of Rolling Pictures whose productions include "Words of War" starring Jason Isaacs, Ciarán Hinds, Maxine Peake, "Space Oddity" directed by Kyra Sedgwick with Kevin Bacon, Alexandra Shipp, Kyle Allen and Carrie Preston, Mayim Bialik's directorial debut "As They Made Us" with Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen, Dianna Agron, Simon Helberg, "Rare Objects" direced by Katie Holmes with Alan Cumming, Derek Luke, "Up to Snuff" featuring Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Tom Arnold, Ed Asner and W.G. Snuffy Walden. Also, "The Kill Room" starring Samuel L. Jackson, Uma ...


MarkRicche'sfilm career spans over 30 years as a writer, director, actor, producer, film financier, educator and now owner and CEOofCrypticPictures.com. In 2010, his work captured the attention of theAmerican Film Institute,which subsequently screened eight of his short subjects in a special night of screenings. Mark's industry relations include associations with Sony Pictures, Dimension Films and Disney's Buena Vista Pictures. He was the winner of the 1995 Wisconsin Screenwriter's Forum for his original work, "Point Imperial". Following screenings in both Los AngelesandNew York City, his ...



10712 Barn Wood Lane, Potomac, MD 20854

Actor/Producer, Self Employed


Metro Today LLC


6012 Presk Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406

American University

My name is Mary Alice McMillan and I am a documentary filmmaker in Washington, DC. My current project is called Mapping Love. It isan intimate look into my family’s journey after discovering we share a genetic mutation. This mutation makes each woman highly likely to have breast cancer. I learned of my mutation at 20 years old when I was told to plan to finish my family by 30—at which time I would be encouraged to take preventative, surgical measures against my increased chances of breast cancer. My mom, Barbara, and aunt, Cathy, have each survived breast cancer twice, and share the same ...


I am a freelance journalist and editor who writes screenplays, and I am hoping to learn more about the craft and to get to know other women working in the field.


Managing Member, Frank Frost Productions, LLC


2270 Libbie Lake West St, Richmond, VA 23230-2374

Producer / Production & Locations Coordinator, Self

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3405 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211

Actor | VO Artist | Director | Writer, Deer Light Studios

Hello everyone! I’mMary Sarah, a SAG-AFTRA actor, award-winning voice artist, writer, and director now based in Winchester, VA ( formerly from NJ ;-). I’ve narrated over 400 audiobooks and other projects including; animated films, documentaries, interactive media, and presently runDeer Light Studios out of my home. Recently, I’m developing new scripts for demos/short filmsthat explore justice, empathy,feminine mysticism and the quiet strength that emerges from what we embody.I joined WIFV to connect and collaborate with other women creating authentic, emotionally resonant work —I so look ...


133 Myrtle Ave, Winchester, VA 22601

Staff Officer, Department of Defense


Program Director, SiriusXM


Webcast Producer, Spark Street Digital

Hi! This is Matt Sheehan Webcast Producer at Spark Street Digital (matt@sparkstreetdigital.com). We specialize in live streaming and A/V for events. We have offices located in Washington DC, NYC, and San Francisco and we often travel for events that our clients hire us for. If you're looking to livestream an event or want to work on our crew please email myself and/or our supervising producer, Megan Rzepka, at megan@sparkstreetdigital.com


Composer & Orchestrator, Short Works LLC

Matthew Hua (he/him)is a DC-based hard of hearing composer and orchestrator with a focus on orchestral music. Matthew currently works for The American Pops orchestra as Music Librarian, organizing their library and maintaing sheet music for the 26 piece orchestra. When he is not working for APO, he can be found working on original music for the Northern Virginia Community Orchestra, at OrangeTheory Fitness, or running along Rock Creek Parkway. Matthew began his professional music work shortly after graduating from Georgetown University where he received a BA in American Musical Culture in May ...


Owner / Cinematographer, MWM Visions LLC

I am a freelance filmmaker and cinematographer based in the DMV. My passion is to capture beautiful images that create compelling stories that engage the emotions and feelings of my audience. My greatest strength is creating a comprehensive visual experience for my viewers. I am detail-oriented. For example, I prioritize organization and pre-production in a process that yields high-quality products. My background in the Marines taught me to stay calm in dynamic environments. And, simultaneously remaining patient and showing respect for my fellow crew members.I graduated from Towson University ...


Owner, Train Whistle Productions LLC

I'm a government lawyer by day (with a significant practice in arts, entertainment, and copyright law - conveniently), but I'm returning to my first love: documentary film production. One of my undergraduate degrees is in film. Over the past few years, I've made some short/mini documentaries with a partner. One of those, about a field of flags for USA COVID-19 deaths, went viral when we released it the day before Election Day 2020. We are now working on our first feature-length documentary, with principal photography in West Virginia. 


I've been a WIFV member since 2018 which has majorly helped me in moving forward towards my career that I now have as a doctoral candidate at George Mason University where I specialize in using cinema as a cultural studies tool. I am constantly trying to find avenues of exhibition for under-seen films and am currently in the process of creating a national and accessible archive of Puerto Rican cinema. Hopefully by the end of my program, there will be offices in DC and PR that will be dedicated towards this. I love film, I love supporting filmmakers, and I am so thankful for everything this ...


Primary, Meagan Healy Studio


2225 Washington Ave., #103, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Writer / Producer, Blind Turtle Productions

A desire to make a meaningful impact through work led me to change careers several years ago and work as a writer/producer for a (very) small not-for-profit documentary production company. We aim to produce long-form and series-format documentaries providing deep but digestible explorations of challenging human interest stories. Our backgrounds in investigations, sciences, law and journalism aid our curiosity and storytelling. Currently, we are completing a documentary series using a series of murders in 1970s eastern Georgia to intersect the U.S. criminal justice system, race, and ...


owner, Eleutheras LLC


Someplacehere Media


Director of Production, MeanGreen Media

I am a professional working in media production in Washington, DC for 15+ years. I've held positions from PA to production coordinator to production manager for location shoots here in DC as well as various cities around the country. Once post production became more accessible, I started managing post production workflows in the offline process in-house and then supervising online edits at local post production houses. I shifted to post production managment in 2016 when I started at MeanGreen Media to manage the company's broadcast spot production for the 2016 political season. Asked to stay ...


735 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

With experience in the entertainment industry, my recent work and studies has given me the opportunity toco-produced (as a location scout and manager, vehicle placement coordinator, wardrobe and assistant to the leads) a biopicPrepare For Launch,starring Jacob Young, to be released Spring 2021. I made my debut as a producer and location manager for a motion picture,Past Shadows, directed by Peter J. Eaton, starring Robert Shepherd and Corbin Bernsen, in spring 2021. My latest production opportunity as location manager and vehicle placement coordinator was for Cooper, directed by Michael ...


208 Signal Quay, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Membership and Programming Coordinator, Women in Film & Video


Stone Soup Films


1921 Sunderland Pl NW, Washington, DC 20036

Documentary and Non-profit Video Editor, Melissa Thompson Edits

I edit quirky documentaries that tell big stories. I'm especially drawn to challenging projects that – despite imperfect footage or unexpected plot lines – shine a light on today's most pressing issues through humor and heartfelt characters.  In between working on documentaries, I enjoy editing for a variety of non-profits, (most recently the Pew Charitable Trusts and Edutopia/George Lucas Educational Foundation). My super powers include telling big stories in little packages, using humor to tackle hard topics, and delivering strong cuts at lightning speed. 


45Q Ridge Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Mere Walton is a screenwriter and novelist with multiple award winning projects. She is new to the DMV and interested learning as much as she can about the filming process. Mere loves to bake.


I am a comedian and writer excited to discuss new projects with other filmmakers.


Owner/Director of Photography, Michael Moser Media

Director of Photography- Owner/operator of cinema-style equipment, lights, support, and editing.


2000 P Street,NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036

Retired

As a Washingtonian, my goal is to share via documentaries untold stories that are familiar with my upbringings in Washington, DC.  Telling stories about people and places which could educate and enlighten others.  My first major documentary Masters Builders:  African American Architects in the Nation's Capital inspired me to tell more stories.



8025 13th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Producer, Michelle Delino Media LLC


CEO, Royal Xtreme Film and Media


CEO, Founder, Shooting Future Stars


Managing Partner & Pilot, Mid-Atlantic Drones

Emmy Award-Winning Aerial Cinematographer ("Drone Pilot") in the DC area.  My experience as a TV/Video Producer-Director gives me the background and expertise necessary to know what to fly.  My 2000 flight hours as a drone pilot gives me the experience to get the shot the first time with the results you want and need.  Flight in downtown DC and the DC "Flight-Restricted Zone" a specality.


Korean-American SAG-AFTRA actor based in Chantilly, VA. Currently developing my first short film which is inspired by my immigrant mother, telling a story about the pressures of familial responsibilites across generational divides. 


Major (Retired), US Army


Mira is a classically trained and experienced actor and musician as well as an improvisor, comedian, singer, and dancer. She trained formally at the Peabody Conservatory and the Shenandoah University Conservatory, where she performed in plays, operas, and music theater productions. She practically lived at the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv studio in NYC. She excels with languages, dialect, scientific jargon, and comedic timing. Recent highlights include the lead role in a film about a standup comedian featuring some of her own comedy, and a recurring guest star role as a bumbling elf with a ...


3516 Smithville Drive, Dunkirk, MD 20754

Screenwriter/Producer, Self Employed



922 3rd Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003

I am an LA-trained actor, screenwriter, and acting coach. I am currently working on two original screenplays, a sports film and a fantasy.In acting, I like to work with complex characters, ones who are so convinced of their unique worldview that they are willing to go to any lengths to do what needs to be done. Even if the audience believes that the choice is "wrong" or misguided, they can still empathize and root for her. She claims the power in the room, in her own way.In writing, I like to investigate the intersection of the spiritual and the secular, grounded comedic dramas with elements ...


2609 Farmington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303

Owner, Monda Media, LLC

Producer. Filmmaker. Author. Poet. Voiceover. On- Air Talent. Writer.


10912 Rampart Way, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Detail-oriented Producer/Writer with comprehensive experience in cable, digital media, broadcast and print. Career accomplishments include feature articles, photo galleries, videos & news reports on AOL’s hyper-local news website, Vimeo, YouTube, CNN, Discovery Radio, SiriusXM Radio, CBS Radio, and A.P. Radio. Also published author in the Washington Post, and USA Today. Began career as news assistant/booker for NBC Nightly News, Today Show and Meet the Press


Director / Producer, Art for Growth

Our nonprofit Art for Growth has launched a creative initiative called Community Flicks. It is a Christ-centered media production community. Currently, its first full-length film is in development.


5627 Allentown Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Voice & Screen Coach for Actors, Singers, Business Professionals and Public Speakers: 30 year SAG-AFTRA, AEA veteran actress/ voice talent, Deborah Benner, brings professionalism, warmth and experience to every Narration, VO and on-camera role. From hundreds of commercial, feature film, industrials and documentary roles - to Live announce/ Tradeshow Host, Legit Stage and Musical Theatre credits, Deborah delivers creative versatility to all media. Netflix, 4 Seasons -House of Cards (principal role, Secretary of Agriculture), Commercials include Priceline w/ William Shatner, ...


6000 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816

Myah is a Baltimore-born and raised muralist, educator, and creative. Her works have been displayed throughout the City of Baltimore, including in Baltimore Magazine, LED Baltimore Billboard, and Artscape. Myah’s films have been screened at festivals in Trenton, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Baltimore. She is the CEO of Mpire Productions LLC, a video production company that curates content for creatives. Mpire Productions takes physiological elements and literary thoughts, combined with artful language for guided direction, with an art visual or montage to illustrate films with an evident ...


Self Employed

Nancy is a screenwriter who produced her script Velo Love into an award-winning stop-motion short.  Her feature-length script The Bounty Hunters won the WIFV/National Lampoon Girlz Rule contest in 2024 and is on the development slate at MediaFusion.  Her script Cinderella's Gift was made into a short film directed by Andy Espinoza and won the WIFVDC "Barbie Challenge" in 2024.


I'm a visual storyteller and science communicator from Washington, DC. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill this past May with an environmental science and journalism and media double major. I grew up in a very outdoorsy family, so I spent a lot of time hiking, kayaking, and biking. My time outdoors sparked an interest in the natural world and ignited my desire to tell environmental stories. I'm interested in documenting stories about ecology and conservation and using visuals to inspire environmental protection.


Hi ,My name is Nathan Akula and i'm currently a student Majoring in Film And Video Production ! .  


I am a writer/director living in Northern Virginia and am currently in development on three of my feature spec scripts and a limited series pilot adaptation. I am prepping a documentary short and a feature short, both being shot next year. I'm repped by Heroes & Villains Entertainment and am a member of NYWIFT. I was selected for the The Writers Lab last year. I won the PAGE International Screenplay Awards Silver medal for Thriller this year and have also been a finalist at Austin Film Festival, CineStory, and Screencraft with my feature scripts. Happy to connect with other women ...


Creative Director, Mirazvo Productions

My name is Nick Zemura and I am a Zimbabwean-American living in the Washington DC area. I am a Film and Television Producer, currently studying for a Masters's Degree in Producing for Film and TV at American University. I do a lot of my work in Africa and in the Washington DC area with the African diaspora.


Creative Director, Mirazvo Productions


18473 Stone Hollow Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

SAG/AFTRA AEA

I'm a DC based film and stage actor, narrator and acting coach.  I'm interested in telling new stories and old stories in new ways and love the collaborative work between all creatives.


Hi, My name is Nikki Ratray Baldwin.  I am an Actress, Singer-Songwriter,  Procucer, and an Aspiring Talent Manager. I look forward to meeting and woring with all of you.


American University

I’m a filmmaker and MFA student at American University with a background in film production, festival coordination, and visual storytelling. My short films have screened at festivals including Cannes, and I’ve worked on international commercial productions as an Assistant Director and Production Assistant. Over the past year, I’ve produced seven thesis films, gaining hands-on experience in creative development, logistics, and team coordination. At American University, I serve as a Teaching Assistant for the World Cinema class. I’m passionate about creative collaboration, technical production, ...


5330 42nd Pl NW, Washington, DC 20015

Student, Northern Community College of Virginia

I'm currently studying to become a cinematographer at NVCC. I'm interested in opportunities to intern or work on film and video productions.


1900 N Nottingham St Arlington VA 22205, Arlington, VA 22205

CEO, Director, Writer, Producer, LOVE NAFI PRODUCTIONS

Love Nafi Productions is a full-service multimedia production company that develops and produces independent film, television, digital content, and live events. Our content is for and by multihyphenates and especially highlights unapologetic and unconventional Afro-millennials thriving in distinct worlds.The Love Nafi Team specializes in film and creative direction, narrative writing, consulting, and strategy. Right now, our main focus includes developing our film slate and other creative projects. We are also actively recruiting dedicated and talented creatives to our team. If you have an ...



4820 8th St S, Arlington, VA 22204

Producer, Writer, Composer, Host, SELF

https://cinando.com/en/People/cole_olayimika_547745/Detail Cannes and AFM attendance was confirmed by Cinando.


Olivia Williams has completed her BA May 9th, 2024 in Film and Video Studies at George Mason University with a concentration in Cinematography, with several of her films featured at festivals like the Washington Film Festival, Best of Film at Mason, and Virginia Emerging Film Festival. Currently, she's an Assistant Editor, Commercial Photographer, and 2nd Camera for SkipperFilms based in Leesburg, VA.She's also the Lead Videographer for Housing and Residence Life at George Mason University, creating marketing videos for social media and YouTube.She collaborates with non-profits on promotional ...


11760 Sunrise Valley Dr APT 804, Reston, VA, VA 20191

1111 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Attorney, Law Office of Paige Gold

Entertainment lawyer with two decades of experience in production and transactions - movies, TV, digital. A member of the California and Washington, DC bars, Paige has assisted dozens of filmmakers, screenwriters and entertainment-related businesses with their projects and other business matters. Her client list also includes television personalities, reporters, authors, public relations specialists, and communications firms.


Managing Producer / Owner, Fuel / 19RED

I am a multi-Emmy nominated and Emmy winning Producer/Director, currently looking to expand my experience and network.Since starting Fuel in Richmond, VA in 2003, I have produced and edited many corporate, non-profit and commercial projects for corporations and agencies.In recent years, I created and produced a 13-epsiode Emmy winning art show The Art Scene on VPM/PBS. I've also produced and/or directed three documentaries for public television -- Blackbird: Legacy of Innovation which aired across the country via American Public Television,Aged Out: Finding Home, which aired on Virginia ...


Vines Film and Media, Troop Public Relations

I'm a videographer and filmmaker. My vision is to inspire positive change and meaningful action through film. As a corporte videographer, I create compelling videos and short films for business owners who want to set themselves apart form their competitors. I write scripts, storyboad, and direct productions. I am adept with Final Cut Pro and Premier Pro. I shoot with the Sony A7 suite and the Panasonic GH5.


14119 Modena Circle, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Patricia Aufderheide is University Professor of Communication Studies in the School of Communication at American University in Washington, D.C. She founded the School's Center for Media & Social Impact, where she continues as Senior Research Fellow. Her books include Reclaiming Fair Use: How to Put Balance Back in Copyright (University of Chicago), with Peter Jaszi; Documentary: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford), The Daily Planet (University of Minnesota Press), and Communications Policy in the Public Interest (Guilford Press). She has been a Fulbright Research Fellow twice, in Brazil ...


POB 346, Garrett Park, MD 20896-0346

Freelance Graphic Artist/Animator

Proud Executive Member of WIFV.I am an award-winning Art Director, Animator-Motion Designer, Digital (and Traditional Freehand) Illustrator/Storyboard Artist, and content developer for broadcast, non-broadcast, print, government and corporate digital media. My clients include NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, WGBH-BOSTON, PBS, the EPA, NOAA, the U.S. DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION and the U.S. FEDERAL COURTS.My work has been presented at numerous International-National Film Festivals and in addition, I have served as a judge/juror for a variety of media festivals and events including ...



2434 Ontario Road NW, Washington, DC 20009

Executive Director, Alexandria Film Festival

The 19th annual Alexandria Film Festival will be held November 6-9, 2025, screening about 60 films in four locations. Most films are attended by the filmmaker, who takes questions from the audience. We also host pop-up screenings throughout the year. 


500 E Alexandria Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Editor, Self

I'm a seasoned editor in the D.C. area.  I have a home editing studio and work in Premier Pro, AVID and Final Cut.  I have projects coming up with Giant Screen Productions in Chicago funded by NSF.


Paul V. Grant is a filmmaker, oral historian, creative director and founder of Ascender Communications, Inc.--a digital advertising and media production company proudly based in Washington, DC. He established the award-winning boutique agency in 2005 and has produced both scripted and unscripted work for broadcasters, governement and museuems. He is currently completing post-production on the first two parts of 'The East of The River Series', a three-part oral history and documentary series that explores generational changes in the 28 neighborhoods that are located East of Anacostia River in ...


I'm a deadline driven film editor with lots of experience working working as part of a post-production team and working independently. I bring enthusiasm, energy, and a desire to go above and beyond on every project I work on. I am a self-motivated, forward-thinking and dedicated employee who is always eager to expand my horizons and further my education in all fields of employment. I prefer to remain active, diligent and thorough in all aspects of my work and I drive to rise to and exceed any goals or levels of expectation an employer may place upon me. I am consistently in search of new ...


I have written a stage play called The Pirates of Chemo about a group of women with Breast Cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. It is based on the experiences of over 100 womenI have spoken with in BC support groups (in person and online). The play is an uplifting dramatic comedy, and has had over 20 productions in 14 states (including Virginia and Maryland). It sneaks in information about BC without being didactic.While I have done my best to ensure this is a female perspective, and the female directors and the 120 actresses have told me that I have hit the mark.I am going to make a movie ...


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Executive Producer, Deloitte

After almost 25 years in the industry, I am excited to bring video capabilities to Deloitte and their government clients. I am a storyteller and seasoned communications professional, with a background in broadcast journalism.


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Video Editor: Premiere, Avid, Lee Video, LLC


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