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WIFVNE supports female and underrecognized voices in film through networking, mentorship, and education.

WIFVNE EVENTS

    • November 05, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Networking in the Entertainment Industry
    with Erica Brookhyser and Corrie Legge

    Back by popular demand! Tuesday, November 5 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Zoom


    “It’s not about who you know — it’s about who knows you.” In the fast-paced world of film and video, making a genuine, lasting impression can make all the difference.

    Join WIFVNE Networking Wednesday hosts Erica Brookhyser and Corrie Legge for a lively and interactive virtual workshop designed to help you stand out — authentically — and build meaningful professional connections that last.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Make a memorable first impression
    • Cultivate the confidence and mindset that support effective networking
    • Develop relationship-nurturing habits that fit your personal style

    With WIFVNE’s 45th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Conference coming up on November 18 at GBH Boston, this session is the perfect warm-up to expand your network, connect with fellow creatives, and “work the room” with confidence — both in person and online.

    About Your Hosts
    Erica Brookhyser is a seasoned voiceover artist with over 15 years of performing experience. A classically trained opera singer, she completed her VO training at Edge Studio in New York. Erica’s background in performance, teaching, and languages adds depth and versatility to her sound, which can be heard in campaigns for The Washington Post, Nokia, Thomson Reuters, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Johns Hopkins University.
    www.EricaBrookhyser.com

    Corrie Legge is an actor, voiceover artist, creative productivity coach, and all-around multi-passionate storyteller. Her work spans independent film, animation, video games, audiobooks, and national commercials. As a coach, Corrie empowers fellow artists to overcome creative blocks and bring their visions to life — without sacrificing the balance they deserve.
     www.CorrieLegge.com

    • November 18, 2025
    • GBH, Boston, MA
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    WIFVNE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 

    12:00 PM – Live Table Read of Free Skate (Pilot)
    Written by Caitlin McCarty, 2025 WIFVNE Screenwriting Contest Winner
    Experience the winning script of this year's Screenwriting Contest brought to life by WIFVNE performers in a live table read.

    1:00 PM  –  Director Shadow Program for Social Impact Screening
    Presented by EmVision Productions 
    Screening 2025 WIFVNE Fellow Michelle Falcón Fontánez work project spotlighting the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

    1:15 PM – Understanding SAG-AFTRA: Membership, Contracts, and Hiring Professional Talent
    Jessica Maher, Exec. Director of SAG-AFTRA NE Local
    Learn how performers, creators, and producers can collaborate effectively under union guidelines.

    2:00 PM – Make Money Now! Turning Creative Skills Into Paid Work 
    Presented by Midnight Brunch
    The Midnight Brunch team shares practical ways to earn through video for businesses, nonprofits, and events.

    3:00 PM – The 60-Second Pitch
    Presented by Andrew Osbourne
    Get insider tips on pitching your project effectively from this Emmy-winning screenwriter, WGA Member and Harvard Lampoon Alum!

    4:00 PM – Navigating the MA Film Tax Credit
    Meg Montagnino-Jarrett, MA Film Office Director
    Learn how the program works, who qualifies, and what producers and creatives need to know to make the most of these incentives.
     
    4:30 PM – Unstoppable Women of WIFVNE
    Screenwriter Caitlin McCarthy (Little Audrey)
    Filmmaker Rachel Thomas-Medwid (Fenwick)
    Filmmaker Karin Trachtenberg (Pumpkin Pie)
    A powerhouse panel of accomplished women share their journeys, lessons, and advice for filmmakers.
     
    MEETING & 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
    5:30 PM – Red Carpet & Networking Reception 
Enjoy light bites, conversation, and connections with fellow filmmakers, members, and sponsors.

    7:00 PM – Musical Guest & Welcome Sol y Canto
    Opening the meeting is the award winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by WIFVNE Member Rosi Amador and her husband Brian Amador

    7:30 PM – Founders’ Conversation: Harriet Reisen
    Honoring the WIFVNE Pioneers

    Hear the WIFVNE Origin Story! A historic interview with our Founding President Harriet Reisen hosted by our current WIFVNE President Sharon Contillo.

    8:15 PM – Keynote Address, Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer, PBS MASTERPIECE
    Your chance to hear from one of television’s most influential producers — a WIFVNE founding board member who transformed PBS’s Masterpiece into a cultural phenomenon, making Downton Abbey the most-watched drama in PBS history.

    8:45 PM – Raffle Drawing & Closing 
    Celebrate our community’s achievements, capture the moment, and raise a toast to the next 45 years of UNSTOPPABLE creativity!

    9:00 PM – Dessert Reception

    • January 10, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Door G, 20 Risho Ave Suite G, East Providence, RI 02914
    Registration is closed

    Exploring Virtual Production: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices
    Hosted by Door G Studios
    RESCHEDULED to Saturday, January 10, 2026 1 PM - 5 PM
    at Door G, 20 Risho Ave Suite G, East Providence, RI 02914

    Curious about virtual production? Join us for a workshop that breaks it all down—from the tech to the costs to the creative possibilities.

    This immersive session offers a unique opportunity to see virtual production in action and hear directly from industry professionals about how (and when) to leverage this cutting-edge technology.

    Here’s what’s in store:

    • Intro to Virtual Production: What it is, how it works, and why it’s transforming filmmaking.

    • Live Demo: Experience a VP setup in action and explore its potential for your own projects.

    • Expert Panel Discussion: Gain insights on when virtual production is the right choice, what producers, directors, DPs, set designers, gaffers, and other key roles need to know, how to pitch VP to clients or investors, and what costs to consider.

    • Networking & Hands-On Play: Breakout sessions and time to connect with fellow filmmakers while testing out the VP setup yourself.

    Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, or creative curious about the next wave of production tools, this workshop will give you the knowledge and experience to approach virtual production with confidence.



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