Tuesday, April 29th 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST on Zoom
WIFVNE Table Reading Series presents:
THE GOOD COUNSELOR by Kathryn Grant and Sue Robin Pollock
Grand Prize Winner of Mystic Film Festival's 2024 Teleplay Competition. 

Vincent Heffernon, Princess Ann’s favored son and star attorney, is charged with defending a young woman accused of infanticide. As he struggles to build a case for this difficult, racist young woman, the furor spills over from the courtroom into the community and finally, into the dark recesses of his personal history. 

Admission is free for WIFVNE Members, General Admission is $5.

Join WIFVNE on the last Tuesday of every month for our Table Reading Series of new scripts brought to life by WIFVNE member performers.MARK YOUR CALENDAR for these upcoming table readings!

Tuesday, May 27th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Networking Wednesday with Erica Brookhyser
Wednesday May 7th at 7:00 PM
Free and open to all!

Join WIFVNE Member Erica Brookhyser as she leads our May Networking Wednesday on Zoom. This is your opportunity to start fresh and connect with members of the New England film, video, acting and commercial media community.

Listen and learn in a low-key environment. Share an offer, make an ask. Tell us what you are working on and what you are working towards. 

Event is free, with an optional $5 "Pay it Forward" Donation to WIFVNE. Funds will be used to support workshops and events.

Erica Brookhyser is an accomplished voiceover artist with over 15 years of performing experience. A trained opera singer, Erica completed her voiceover training at Edge Studio in New York. Her background in vocal performance, acting, teaching, and foreign languages brings extra versatility to Erica’s natural vocal richness. A sought-after VO for corporate videos and commercials, her client list includes The Washington Post, Nokia, Thomson Reuters, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Johns Hopkins University among others. www.EricaBrookhyser.com.

WIFVNE invites filmmakers, producers, and creatives of all kinds to join us for a three-part workshop series designed to demystify the legal and business side of the creative industry. Led by Paige Williams, an entertainment attorney with deep experience in independent film production, financing, and distribution, each session will equip attendees with the knowledge to protect their work, navigate contracts, and approach distribution with confidence.

All three workshops will be offered both in person at Studio Lab and virtually via Zoom. Each session includes a live Q&A.

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Session 1: Copyright and Intellectual Property Workshop
Saturday, May 17 · 1:00–2:30 PM (ET)

Learn the basics of intellectual property and how to protect your creative rights. Topics include copyright registration, fair use, public domain, trademark, chain of title, and more.

Session 2: Contracting for Creatives and Producers Workshop
Wednesday, July 9 · 6:30–8:00 PM (ET)

This session covers the most common contracts creatives encounter—whether buying, selling, licensing, or collaborating. Learn how to read agreements, spot red flags, and protect your interests.

Session 3: Independent Distribution Workshop
Saturday, July 26 · 1:00–2:30 PM (ET)

Explore how to prepare your project for market, find funding opportunities, and negotiate licensing deals. Ideal for indie filmmakers looking to distribute their work to a broader audience.

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Paige Williams is an attorney licensed in the state of California with a career spanning multiple areas of the entertainment industry. Her focus lies in independent film production, financing, and distribution. Most recently, she served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for an independent film production and sales company in Los Angeles.

Currently, Paige leads Business Affairs & Acquisitions at Helmet Fire Productions, where she works with projects of all sizes from concept to screen. Helmet Fire offers legal and business consulting, production project management, and creative development services for independent film and television productions.

Tuesday, May 27th
6:30 – 8:00 PM EST on Zoom

Join WIFVNE on the last Tuesday of every month for our Table Reading Series of new scripts brought to life by WIFVNE member performers. Admission is free for WIFVNE Members, General Admission is $5. Titles to be announced! RSVP today.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for next month's reading! Tuesday, June 24th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

WIFVNE invites filmmakers, producers, and creatives of all kinds to join us for a three-part workshop series designed to demystify the legal and business side of the creative industry. Led by Paige Williams, an entertainment attorney with deep experience in independent film production, financing, and distribution, each session will equip attendees with the knowledge to protect their work, navigate contracts, and approach distribution with confidence.

All three workshops will be offered both in person at Studio Lab and virtually via Zoom. Each session includes a live Q&A.

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Session 2: Contracting for Creatives and Producers Workshop

Wednesday, July 9 · 6:30–8:00 PM (ET)

This session covers the most common contracts creatives encounter—whether buying, selling, licensing, or collaborating. Learn how to read agreements, spot red flags, and protect your interests.

Session 3: Independent Distribution Workshop
Saturday, July 26 · 1:00–2:30 PM (ET)

Explore how to prepare your project for market, find funding opportunities, and negotiate licensing deals. Ideal for indie filmmakers looking to distribute their work to a broader audience.

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Paige Williams is an attorney licensed in the state of California with a career spanning multiple areas of the entertainment industry. Her focus lies in independent film production, financing, and distribution. Most recently, she served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for an independent film production and sales company in Los Angeles.

Currently, Paige leads Business Affairs & Acquisitions at Helmet Fire Productions, where she works with projects of all sizes from concept to screen. Helmet Fire offers legal and business consulting, production project management, and creative development services for independent film and television productions.

WIFVNE invites filmmakers, producers, and creatives of all kinds to join us for a three-part workshop series designed to demystify the legal and business side of the creative industry. Led by Paige Williams, an entertainment attorney with deep experience in independent film production, financing, and distribution, each session will equip attendees with the knowledge to protect their work, navigate contracts, and approach distribution with confidence.

All three workshops will be offered both in person at Studio Lab and virtually via Zoom. Each session includes a live Q&A.

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Session 3: Independent Distribution

Saturday, July 26 · 1:00–2:30 PM (ET)

Explore how to prepare your project for market, find funding opportunities, and negotiate licensing deals. Ideal for indie filmmakers looking to distribute their work to a broader audience.

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Paige Williams is an attorney licensed in the state of California with a career spanning multiple areas of the entertainment industry. Her focus lies in independent film production, financing, and distribution. Most recently, she served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for an independent film production and sales company in Los Angeles.

Currently, Paige leads Business Affairs & Acquisitions at Helmet Fire Productions, where she works with projects of all sizes from concept to screen. Helmet Fire offers legal and business consulting, production project management, and creative development services for independent film and television productions.