MediaMaker Spotlight

Thumbs up, thumbs down? Five stars (or are four stars the highest number?)!   In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with film critics to discuss how viewing films has changed over the last few years. When is it worth going to the movie theater? Where should we look to know what’s worth seeing? What’s the difference between Rotten Tomatoes versus Meta Critic? They dive into these topics as well...

Female representation, in front of and behind the camera, is still disproportionately lower than it should be. However, more and more women are taking control of the entire process of production, making strides in representation. One way that women’s voices and perspectives are gaining ground is with women-run production companies. In this episode, we profile two full-service, mission-driven compa...

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

Film Commissioners in different states and cities play a vital role in helping to get a film made, but who are these mystery people? In this episode, host Sandra Abrams pulls back the curtain and chats with the three film commissioners from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). She first speaks to Andy Edmunds , the Director of the Virginia Film Office,  then Angie M. Gates , the Director of the Offic...

While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes a deep dive into film festivals and how to navigate the festival circuit for maximum exposure and a possible ticket to Hollywood. She  speaks with Heather Waters , who is the founder and producer of...

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

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

You’re going to want to hear this episode, as it provides listeners with insights and advice on how to get the best sound for your project. Our very own audio engineer and WIFV board member, Steve Lack expands on a presentation that offers guidance on sound equipment, locations, costuming, sound design, music, and more, so that you aren’t left trying to fix issues in post. We benefit from the leng...

While filmmaking is a creative process, it's also a business. In order to be successful in your productions, it's important to manage those business aspects thoughtfully and properly. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with CPA and MBA John Aaron about things to consider when it comes to funding and taxes. Following that, she has a conversation with entertainment attorney Paige Go...

In today's world, remote production is becoming more and more utilized as a tool for creating projects. In this episode, host Candice Bloch focuses on remote production through two engaging interviews with professionals that are highly adept and knowledgeable about the production model. First up, a conversation with Brandon Bloch , founding partner and executive producer at the global remote...

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

Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, board member Sandra Abrams sits down with two amazing women to discuss Oscar’s history on nominations of women in non-actor categories. Our guests are Dr. Rosanne Welch , Executive Director of the MFA in TV and Screenwriting Program at Stephens College, and Leslie Combemale, a syndicated film critic known as Cinema Siren, and the creator and host...

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

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