2026 Annual Meeting & Conference: FRAME THE FUTURE

TICKETS INCLUDE:

• FREE Parking onsite
• Complimentary Food, Drinks, Snacks, Open Bar, Lunch
• Red Carpet with video interviews
• Studio Lab GlamBot shots (New this year!)
• WIFVNE Step & Repeat Photos
• SWAG bag of goodies
• All photos and videos will be made available to all attendees after the event

WIFVNE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

DOORS OPEN at 11:00 AM

11:00 AM - Buffet Lunch in Calderwood

11:30 AM - SESSION 1: Live Table Read of the winning script of the 2026 WIFVNE Script Contest - SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT HERE (Submission Deadline Oct 10th)

12:20 PM - SESSION 2: Virtual Production For Film: A Deep Dive with Studio Lab

Shoot a city street in the morning, a kitchen at noon, and the surface of Mars by evening, all without leaving the stage. Keep golden hour going all day, and call up a thunderstorm on cue without a single rain delay. That's what virtual production makes possible. But how does it actually work, and is it right for your next project? 

1:35 PM - SESSION 3: Widen the Lens: Every Body Belongs with HumanKind casting + talent

A 35-year veteran of modeling, casting, and commercial advertising, Kristie founded HumanKind, LLC in 2021 to cast authentic, inclusive talent for mainstream media. Her agency, HumanKind Originals, represents New England children and adults with disabilities. Join her at 1:35 PM for Widen the Lens. 

2:35 PM - SESSION 4: Verticals and Distribution in your future

3:25 PM - SESSION 5: Live Pitching with Emmy Award winner Andrew Osborne

4:00 PM - SESSION 6: Casting Secrets from Emmy Award Winner Angela Peri of Boston Casting

Throughout the Conference visit with the VENDOR TABLES and meet our friends at GBH, Ecast Productions, Studio Lab and VAGRANTS

EVENING EVENT - WIFVNE ANNUAL MEETING

After the conference, join us in the Atrium for all the festivities, food, drinks, networking and more!

5:30 PM - 6:55 PM: Welcome Reception

Red Carpet with Video Interviews, WIFVNE Step & Repeat photos, and the Studio Lab GlamBot photos.

Delicious food buffet and open bar with wine, beer, waters and soft drinks.

Participate in our Silent Auction and Basket Raffle. Meet our vendors and Network with future collaborators!

7:00 PM: Annual Meeting in the Yawkey Theater

Remarks from Sharon Contillo (President of WIFVNE), Wendy Wilkins (in-coming President of WIFTUS) and Dr. Susan Liddy (President of WIFT Internation). 

Fireside Chat with Emmy Nominated producer and host of Angle on Producers" Carolina Groppa.

Musical Performance by Laurel Kulow.

****** TICKET PRICES *******

Early Bird (Aug 15 to Sept 30)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $20
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $50
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $100
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $120

Regular (Oct 1 to Oct 31)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $30
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $60
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $110
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $130

Late (Nov 1 to 17)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $40
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $70
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $120
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $140