First Tuesday with TheFilmSchool: The Female Filmmaking Force
Join WIF and TheFilmSchool next Tuesday, April 3 at Roy Street Café on Capitol Hill for a panel of Seattle's top women filmmakers, including Jennifer Roth, Lynn Shelton, Megan Griffiths, Jane Charles, Lacey Leavitt, Sue Corcoran and Susan LaSalle. You won't want to miss this high profile event, moderated by our own Vice President Sue Corcoran, owner of Von Piglet Productions. These gals are a force to be reckoned with, no doubt about it. A webcast will be offered if the event is full. To learn more about the event, read more in "And Now A Word" or visit TheFilmSchool website. |
The Flys Are Back
And no, we don't mean that summer is here. The Fly Film Filmmaking Challenge, sponsored by SIFF and KCTS 9, is back with WIF President Emerita Virginia Bogert leading the charge as producer. These films, directed by some of the city's brightest talent and crewed by veterans and newbies alike, is a community venture that proves that Seattle really is a film-loving town. Find out more about this veritable treasure trove of pell-mell filmmaking here. |
WIF Seattle: Where Does Your Money Go? Board retreats to Hawaii, private jets to Sundance, chauffeur-driven pitch meetings with Brad Pitt?? Alas, no. All joking aside...ever wonder where you money goes, and what it's being spent on? Find out more about our 2012 goals, what we're funding, and how to bring more great stuff to WIF Seattle here.
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April 10: The Second Tuesday (TST)
The fun continues at our WIF Seattle's gathering, "The Second Tuesday" on April 10th for "Sound and Score: The Other 50%" a panel discussion focused on the importance of a great score. The event, which will be held at Northwest Film Forum, is co-sponsored by the Seattle Composers Alliance and will be moderated by TST chair Catherine Grealish. For more details visit our calendar page.
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Member Spotlight: Melanie Melanie
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If you don't know longtime WIF member and makeup artist Melanie Melanie, you should. PR Chair Dinah Brein interviewed Melanie and left no powder puff unturned. Check out Melanie's story, her take on the trade and even skin care tips in our Member Spotlight.
And don't forget to check out our Member Updates to read more about the projects your keeping your WIF colleagues busy.
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Learn to Be A Better Storyteller With Our Invisible Ink Writing Workshop
If you're in this business, you need to understand how to tell a great story. Instructor to Academy Award-winning screenwriters, author and educator Brian McDonald is the man to teach you. Brian gets rave reviews wherever he goes, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to Seattle April 28th and 29th. This two-day workshop, co-sponsored by WIF Seattle and Reel Grrls, is priced to be affordable, so check out the details and register now to hold your place.
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