MediaMaker Spotlight

The DC-metro area may be known for politics, so it makes sense that it’s also an intense proving ground for the filmmakers who create political ads. In this episode, host Candice Bloch chats with fre…

In this first episode of season two, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Dylan Graves Barbeta-Comstock, a WIFV Board Member and the Founder and Chair of the WIFV DC Mentorship Program. Dylan and Tara (also…

In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Sandra Abrams recommends Episode #11 all about Film Commissioners of DC, MD, & VA.

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In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, our audio producer Steve Lack recommends Episode #16 - New to Netflix: Martha, Watergate, and the "G" Wo…

In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Tara Jabbari recommends Episode #3 which was about Oscar's History with the Ladies.

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In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Candice Bloch recommends Episode #5 all about Remote Production - A Versatile Model for Modern Times.

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In the break between seasons, show producers recommend a past episode to check out. This week, Sandra Abrams recommends Episode #10 all about Navigating Film Festivals.

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In this episode, we get the scoop on two new documentaries on Netflix. 

In part one, host Sandra Abrams chats with the two filmmakers behind “The Martha Mitchell Effect.” Using archival footage and in…

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed producti…

Thumbs up, thumbs down? Five stars (or are four stars the highest number?)! 

 In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with film critics to discuss how viewing films has changed over the last few yea…

Female representation, in front of and behind the camera, is still disproportionately lower than it should be. However, more and more women are taking control of the entire process of production, mak…

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed producti…

Film Commissioners in different states and cities play a vital role in helping to get a film made, but who are these mystery people? In this episode, host Sandra Abrams pulls back the curtain and cha…

While simply making a film is a passion project and can take years of work, getting your finished movie into a film festival can be nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams tak…

Enjoy an international perspective in this episode as co-producer, Tara Jabbari speaks with filmmaker Alberto Gelpi at a café in Rome, Italy. They talk about his journey from graphic designer to assi…

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed producti…

You’re going to want to hear this episode, as it provides listeners with insights and advice on how to get the best sound for your project. Our very own audio engineer and WIFV board member, Steve La…

While filmmaking is a creative process, it's also a business. In order to be successful in your productions, it's important to manage those business aspects thoughtfully and properly. In this episode…

In today's world, remote production is becoming more and more utilized as a tool for creating projects. In this episode, host Candice Bloch focuses on remote production through two engaging interview…

In this recurring series, host Candice Bloch takes you inside the world of how a project gets made. Through discussions with creators about their individual journey on a particular completed producti…