Navigating the Film Festival Circuit: Strategy & Planning

Wednesday, June 3 | 6:30–8:00 PM (Virtual)

Description:
Kick off this two-part WIFVNE series with an essential conversation designed to help filmmakers approach the festival circuit with clarity and intention. Featuring festival experts and seasoned filmmakers, this session dives into how to strategically plan your festival run—what to prioritize, what to avoid, and how to turn screenings into real momentum.

We’ll explore:

• Choosing the right festivals for your film
• What makes a submission stand out
• Common mistakes filmmakers make
• How to evaluate festival value and fit
• Building momentum and leveraging screenings toward distribution opportunities

$10 WIFVNE Members

$15 WIFT-US Members (email Membership@wifvne.org for CODE)

$20 Non-Member - Public

Navigating the Film Festival Circuit: Real Talk from Filmmakers

Wednesday, June 10 | 6:30–8:00 PM (Virtual)

Cast Yourself: Using Independent Filmmaking
Tuesday June 16th at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
 On Zoom

The actors building real momentum right now aren't just waiting to be discovered. They're making films. Cast Yourself is a workshop for actors who are ready to do the same. In a friendly, collaborative environment, you'll discover the project idea that's right for you and leave with a real creative vision and the confidence to actually pursue it. When you make your own work, everything changes.

Ticket Prices:

• WIFVNE Member: $10
• WIFT-US Member: $15
• Non-Member (public): $20

Your host is WIFVNE Member Corrie Legge an actor, voiceover artist, creative productivity coach and all-around multi-passionate artist dedicated to the art of storytelling. As an actor and voiceover artist, she has appeared in many independent films, national commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, and more. As a coach, Corrie helps multi-passionate storytellers and performers overcome artistic blocks and see their creative dreams to fruition without sacrificing the holistically fulfilled life they deserve.

WIFVNE Table Read Tuesdays are back for 2026! 
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30PM

Table Read Tuesdays takes place monthly, spotlighting fresh voices in film and television and performed by WIFVNE member actors. Join us for these lively readings followed by a discussion with the writer.
Admission is $5 for the general public and free for WIFVNE members.
Reserve your spot and support emerging writers and performers in our community!

This week's Spotlight: x, Written by: x

Register here if you are a table read actor or want to enjoy listening in: https://www.wifvne.org/event-6552139

Interested in participating? WIFVNE members can submit scripts or sign up to be a reader by emailing tablereads@wifvne.org.