WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC
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WIFV is so incredibly wonderful. As a transitioning professional--switching into the film/video world from teaching--joining WIFV/attending their events was the best move I could make. WIFV members are always willing to share their resources/lend a helping hand--and the events they hold help you get connected to other film professionals in the DC area. Melissa (Director)--is one of the most generous and knowledgable people in the field and personally has gone out of her way to help me and--okay SO now I'm gushing about WIFV, but I just can't say enough about how fantastic this organization is. My experience has been life-altering!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
We recently needed to QUICKLY cast a variety of folks, men and women, to play Chefs for our business-to-business eCommerce site. Thankfully, Yolanda Arrington put out a request for us on the Women in Film & Video listserv and within 48 hours we had three REAL Chefs all with live TV experience and dozens of other qualified candidates. Clearly, this is an incredibly vibrant and networked organization. We are so thankful to Yolanda and everyone who wrote with interest. Chris Grant, ePURCHASINGnetwork, Inc., Chief Strategy Officer
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
WIFV is an organization like no other. They are a supportive organization that actually supports people. I can't tell you how much we've learned, jobs we've gotten, employees we've hired, resources we've been able to find, all because of WIFV.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I can't speak more highly regarding my membership in WIFV DC. As a student filmmaker I had some questions and received terrific and informed guidance from WIFV Exec Director Melissa Houghton and the names of members to call regarding a specific area. The WIFV events are extremely useful and the speakers are knowledgeable. Over the week end I attended a WIFV brunch and had the opportunity to develop friendships with members and to have honest industry conversations with my professional peers. WIFV really does the best it can to help filmmakers in this city and to create a filmmaking community - WIFV rocks!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Issues regarding funding, distribution, crew referrals
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing. I know WIFV DC is doing a terrific job
I am currently a junior in highschool. I am the type of person that probably will not know what I am interested in until I am 40, but sophmore year of highschool I ran into something I really liked (at school that happens seldomly): video production. My teacher recomended that I join the WIFV seminar. I had a great experience; every staff member was cheerful and skilled, there was breakfast there in the morning, we were paid for metro fees, we even got community service hours!! This program really opened me up to the film industry and what it is liked. What suprised me about the program was its ability to hire very accomplished and professional people. I would say that WIFV helped me in many ways, I am very greatful for the skills I picked up, the experience I had, and the people I met.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Being apart of their WIFV seminar for teenagers.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Sometimes the class time (9-1pm) felt waay to long :)
I am a proud parent of a participant with the Women in Film and Video Image Makers program. My Daughter gained valuable exposure to and experience in video production. Importantly, she discovered a new voice with which to speak to the world. The video she co-produced won a Bronze award with the DC Television, Internet, and Video Association (TIVA). Her participation in the Image Makers program contributed to her early action admission to college where she intends to study Communications and Theatre Atrs! Women in Film and Video is a nonprofit organization worthy of support by the entire community!
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I'm a first time independent filmmaker. And I don't think I could complete my project without the help and resources of Women in Film and Video. It's support with networking oppportunities, professional training workshops and the information and interaction of its daily list serve are invaluable to media professionals----both women and men---in the Washington DC area. I can't thank WIFV enough!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
connecting me to the infomration and resorces I need to complete my film. WIFV not only provides members with its resouces, but it links us to other organizations here and Washington and across the country which share our mission and focus.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
networking and sharing information with other professionals in the media
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As a member of WIFV over the last year, I have found the events calendar and slate of interesting topics and activities to be of enormous benefit to me as a pursue a professional career in screenwriting.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've made interesting and important connections with peers and more established writers and producers in the film industry.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I'm not sure if there is an online quarterly newsletter, but if there isn't, that would be helpful to track what WIFV has been doing as well as what it plans to do in the near future. The monthly calendar is already very helpful.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The flexibility of the organization and its willingness to bring in local and outside talent to conduct seminars, lectures and workshops.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Board members and staff. Very friendly, very supportive. If you have questions, they seem more than willing to help you.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Definitely advance the careers of a great many woman screenwriters, filmmakers, and talent.
Ways to make it better...
I had known about them sooner!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Probably financial. It is still a rather small community so external capital support would be helpful.
One thing I'd also say is that...
These are some of the most committed and dedicated women professionals (of any industry) that I've seen and they are willing to invest a lot of time and energy in making WIFV work for its members.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This is a wonderful org. They far exceed their brief, helping all members and general public to better connect and access production information, workshops and professional connections. They really helped me get connected in D.C.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Great meeting and information list server
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Personal approach, and the connectivity
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
wonderful, informative and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
continue to expand it's area of influence in media production and assist a greater number of women in the film and television industry
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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