WIF.LA and General Motors Announces 2007 Acceleration Grant for Emerging Filmmakers
To learn more click here to read a press release. The deadline is August 31st with winners announced October 10th.
POWER PLAYER’S BREAKFAST
DWIFTV Power Players Breakfast at Fishbone's in Greektown . – 400 Monroe, Detroit, MI
Detroit Women in Film and Television invite the Film/TV and Video industry out to talk about state incentives, industry changes, connecting your business to Michigan's production community and building your brand. Come share the mission of your organization and learn what it means to cross promote! Thursday August 30, 2007 7:00a-8:30a. $20.00 Members/$25.00 Non Members **You must be registered to attend this event. RSVP.
DWIFTV Monthly Mixer
Thursday September 20, 2007 7pm at Stage 3. We will join MPA to network and talk about the production community. Membership information will be available for MPA as well as DWIFTV.
Detroit Women in Film & Television present... "THE COLOR OF CANCER"
A Benefit to celebrate breast cancer survivors and educate young women of color (Latina, African American, Arab American) and other at risk groups on the benefits of preventative screenings. A portion of proceeds will be donated to an underserved organization in need of healthcare and funding. Join us for the afternoon at Tango's Restaurant in the Westin Hotel 1500 Town Center Dr. Southfield, MI
Are you ready to donate to the cause ? If you would like to donate brochures/cards or gifts for our goodie bags send them to: DWIFTV - PO BOX 35274 Detroit, MI 48235
DWIFTV Fall Workshop /Mtg. at HD Studios at Grace &Wild
A COMPLETE SUCCESS! THANKS TO OUR HOSTS AT HD STUDIOS
Thursday October 18, 2007 6:30-8:30p -Please join Detroit Women in Film & Television for an evening of education, information and networking at "Quiet on the Set" our offsite facility tours, where you come and meet your peers, check out an awesome full service facility and get your questions answered by the pros. 6:30p -7p Networking - Wine & Cheese 7p-8p Facility /Studio Tour and Presentation 8p- 8:30p Q & A and Closing
DWIFTV Members -FREE/ NON MEMBERS - $5.00 RSVP
Detroit Women in Film and Television partners with MPA and Detroit Film Society to bring you another educational seminar. Your instructor : Bob Brown of Purple Rose Films. Event Venue: Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. Don't miss the chance to learn from one of the industry's top professionals, all the things you really wanted to know but didn't know who to ask. Spend a full day learning a pro.
Event Sponsors: Kodak, Hot Property Entertainment, Focus Enhancement, Creative Media Works, Motor City Films & Creative Energy Alliance. **For Sponsorship Opportunities Email Serenity
Thursday November 15, 2007 6:30-8:30p
Please join us once again for an exciting evening in the film industry. Our evening will consist of great food from our sponsor Vicente's and then a viewing of a few film clips from phenomenal females in the Michigan area followed by a Q&A with the directors and producers. To close the night out we will take a tour of the fabulous exhibit "The Reel Story - 100 Years of Film" . We hope you can join us as we support not only the DHM but female filmmakers in the Motor City. Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 (directions)
Members -FREE/ Non Members - $5.00 **For sponsorship info or to have your film screened at an event please contact us. Film must be written, directed or produced by a woman. Questions??? call 248-763-2254
DWIFTV Monthly Mixer DWIFTV Monthly Mixer -Friday January 25, 2008 6-8P
Friday January 25,@ FORTE` 201 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham MI 48009. Join us for upscale networking right after work, and start your weekend right. Complimentary Appetizers and Wine Specials. See ya there!
DWIFTV invites you to join DWIFF - Tuesday February 12, 2008 8:00- 2:00AM
Magic Stick 4120 Woodward, Detroit for a FUNDRAISING PARTY-$20. Suggested Donation/ Tickets @ Magic Stick
"EDUCATOR ESCALATOR" - "Stop By. Shoot Film." Sat. & Sun. March 15-16, 2008
presented by KODAK (Classes are 2hours)
A hands-on opportunity to capture images on Super 16 mm motion picture film. You will learn the basics, spend time with a cinematographer and experience the ease of capturing images for yourself. Receive a DVD of your footage afterwards. This event is FREE to all Michigan WIFTV members and $10. for nonmembers. Send your name, email, phone# and class preference to: miwiftv@gmail.com Location was sent to all registered attendees.
SATURDAY 9a-11a CLOSED SATURDAY 1p-3p CLOSED SUNDAY 9a-11a CLOSED SUNDAY 1p-3p CLOSED
DWIFTV Monthly Mixer- Celebrating National Women's History Month March 19, 2008
6:30p-8:30p @Centaur 2233 Park Ave. Detroit, MI Members & Women -FREE/ Men $5. Donation
2008 Quiet on the Set -International Music Panel & Studio Tour Spring 2008.
Stay tuned for details on this event and how you can learn more about music in television, film and video.
April 17- Born of Earth Premier Emagine Novi 7p- featuring DWIFTV Member Jennifer Kincer
Starring: Daniel Baldwin, James Russo, Brad Dourif & Jennifer Kincer Catallo
Motor City Premiere:EMAGINE THEATRE NOVI
44425 W. 12 Mile Rd. , Novi MI, 48377
Thursday April 17th -Doors open @ 6pm - Frist screening @ 7pm - Second screening @ 9pm
( 9pm is a Double Feature w/ Little Red Devil ) All tickets are $10.00
April 26- Party to benefit Behind the Scenes Magazine-Studio 601 7p
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to Join DWIFTV for a Film Salon and Benefit
Join us for a special evening of film, music & fun with half of all proceeds going to Behind the Scenes Magazine
with Special Guest Hosts: Billy Whitehouse & Ed Gardiner
and musical guests: Eva the Diva and Rah Flair
When: Join us on April 26, 2008 -7p-1a Where: Studio 601 -601 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI
Cost: $20.Donation Suggested Includes Entertainment, Appetizers & Drinks
Thanks to Sponsors John P. Lauri Filmworks and Ed Gardiner- Detroit Film Society
August 28- 6:30 WIFTV Mixer @ Fuse Lounge - 227 Main -Rochester, MI 48306 M -Free/ Non M $5.
November 5- 6p WIFTV Mixer @Tango's in the Westin Hotel 1500 Town Center Dr. M-Free/ Non M $5.
Meet women in the entertainment industry and learn about the top organization for women in entertainment arts here in Michigan. Appetizers courtesy of Hot Property Entertainment, LLC
Upcoming Events...
January 31 @ 5p-February 1@ 12n WIFTV & Hot Property Entertainment presents Girls Night Out
Where : Novi (Private)
What : Slumber Party and Movie Night
Why: Cause Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
Cost : $40. pp+ Tax /Includes Night @ Hotel, 2 Movies, Gift Bag, Movie Snacks, Dinner.
Come enjoy a night out with the girls, being pampered, watching two great movies and discussion afterwards.
Next one to be held January 31. 2009
RSVP w / GNO-PJ in subject line & name/address/phone in email/ Make Payment Here
December 16, 6p-12m Educator Escalator ---Industry Night & Holiday Celebration w WIFTV
WIFTV 6p-8p Discussion Exchange w/ Professional Women in the Entertainment Business
& 8p-12m Join Us for a Holiday Celebration @ Centaur Bar & Grill 2233 Park Avenue. 2nd Floor
(Behind the Fox Theatre) Cost Includes -Admission & Dinner- Cash Bar / 12-16-08 Centaur in subject line.
Join MCAI @ The Emory 22700 Ferndale December 11, 2008 for the Holiday Bash
6:30p-9:00p FREE ADMISSION -FREE HORS D'OUEVRES -CASH BAR
send RSVP to kmatelic@comcast.net
January 20, 2009 Quiet on the Set -- w/ Motion Picture Institute of Troy
MPI of Troy will host WIFTV for our January Meeting 6:30-8:30P 1116 E. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48083
Join us as we enjoy light fare, lively conversation, a tour of the school & facilities, meet the instructors and get answers to all your questions about the school, what happens there and how you can take part.
Members -FREE / Non Members $5.00
January 29, 2009 Quiet on the Set ---International Music Panel at S3EG
S3EG of Ferndale partners w/Hot Property Entertainment and WIFTV to host a lively and educational panel discussion on music as it relates to film, video, tv, and gaming. Enjoy light fare, take part in Q/A w some of the best in the business from US and beyond, panelists include professionals that will cover the entire gamut of the industry. From Indie Record Labels, to local and national music experts, our panel will answer all of your questions about the industry - artist and executive sides. Learn about MTV, BET and Michigan Music Stations as well. 6p-8:30p RSVP
Members $5. /Non Members $10.
March 31, 2009 Tuesday Membership Meeting @ Tango's -Westin Hotel
Ladies, this is your prime opportunity to come out and join Michigan's Chapter of Women in Film and Television to learn about the organization, its' benefits and joining up. Meet other women in the industry and connect with a sisterhood of entertainment professionals. Learn about education, resources and events. It's not about the numbers, it's about establishing and maintaining a presence in the industry. Come hear what our members, board and guest speakers have to say about it.
Tango's 1500 Town Center Drive- Southfield, MI 6p-8:30p
Appetizers 6-7p This event is FREE
Discounts on Memberships through April.
April 3, 2009 -Ferris State Video & Film Conference
April 3, 2009 9am Film and Video Conference featuring student film awards, keynote, breakout sessions with WIFTV presenting workshop on Women in the Industry. Refreshments available. Open to public. For more information or to learn about Ferris State University visit: FSU - Fred Wyman- Education Chair
April 24, 2009 3p SAG Signatory Workshop with TV/Theatrical Department Manager Stephanie Perry
Producers and future producers get a step by step of how to sign a SAG Low Budget Film agreement. Space is limited so RSVP to Branch Executive Director Marcia Fishman at mfishman@sag.org 248- 351- 2678.
Cost:FREE/ Venue: Kinetic Post 02 Corporate Drive, Ste 200- Southfield, MI 48076
May 1, 2009 10a-12n Michigan Film Office Advisory Council Meeting
Radisson Hotel 111 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933. Capitol Three Room. (more)
Educator Escalator -'Meet the Panel' hosted by MI WIFTV -2nd Thursday each Month -
MI WIFTV' (DWIFTV) professional development series continues with monthly panel demos and discussions that will take place the 2nd Thursday of each month in Ferndale. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet industry pros from cast to crew to execs and service providers. This series is an effort to keep with the goal of providing educational and entertaining workshops and seminars for their members and guests. WIFTV Members -Free, Non Members $10. Students $5. (Registration opens April 20)
May 14, 2009 6-8p Educator Escalator -Meet the Team RESCHEDULED! DETAILS COMING
Members and guest meet a panel comprised of key people to build the team needed to make a film or television production, as they discuss what they do and how you can learn more about a career in their chosen field. Including a producer, actor, director, casting agent, attorney, screenwriter, story board artist, editor, and more.
May 16, 2009 10a- 1p- Educator Escalator presents Get the Look! -Make Up & Special FX
Join Women in Film and Television for a 3 hour presentation on getting the look you need for film, tv or daily wear. You will witness the models transformation from daytime to evening glamour, special effects looks- from basic tv to looks for film under heavy lighting to ghastly horror. Learn how to diffuse, layer and create realistic looks. The end of the session also includes a Q/A with the artists and providers of makeup, prosthetics, tools and supplies. Light refreshments will be served. Members Free/ Non Members $10. & Students $5.
5E Gallery (formerly Elements)
2125 Michigan Ave. @ 14th St. | Corktown -Detroit, MI (MAP)
May 30, 2009 10a- 1p Quiet on the Set presents Stuntin'-Who Ya With?
Join us for a demonstration and discussion with professional stunt men and women, meet the team at Rising Dragon and the I Group and learn how you can stunt like the pros. Get an inside look at Motion Capture and get insight on SAG membership as it relates to stunts from SAG Director Marcia Fishman.
Members Free/ Non Members & Students $10. Refreshments served. Must RSVP w/ Stunt in Subject Line
5E Gallery (formerly Elements)
2125 Michigan Ave. @ 14th St. | Corktown - Detroit, MI
June 11-14, 2009 Saugatuk Waterfront Film Festival (More Info)
June 18, 2009 6-8p Educator Escalator -Meet the Organizations and Unions
Members and guest meet a the organizations that are key to your success in the industry. They will discuss what they do and who should join the organization. Includes WIFTV, MCAI, SAG, MPA, IATSE - 1/2 $ raised this evening will be donated to actors with disabilities and a portion will go towards a scholarship for an AWD.
July 9, 2009 6-8p Educator Escalator - Meet the Crew
Members and guest meet a panel comprised of more key people to build a successful production team. Includes set designer, stylist, makeup artist, grip, gaffer, camera operator, sound tech, production assistant and prop master.
July 24-26, 2009 -THE THIRD ANNUAL DETROIT WOMEN OF COLOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Our third annual film festival will be held Friday, July 24, 2009 to Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the world renowned Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in the heart of the cultural district of Detroit.
Submission Guidelines:
The film or video should be by or about women of color.
The Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival requires 2 DVD screeners (copies) of your film/video for film selection and jury viewing purposes.
Please include synopsis of the film/video, a picture from the film, brief filmmaker bio, as well as history of the film (festivals, awards, viewings).
Submissions are considered only in a DVD format.
All submissions are due by Friday, May 15, 2009. No exceptions. No entry fee required
Disclaimer:
Although every possible care will be taken with submissions, Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival, Incorporated cannot be responsible for loss or damage. Please do not send originals.
Please send film and information to:
DWC, Inc
c/o Oyatunde Amakisi
6179 Wabash, Suite 4
Detroit, MI 48208
Please wait 5 to 10 days for a response
Our film festival will expand into a nonprofit organization (The Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival Incorporated) this fall. The DWC, Inc. facilitates film workshops at schools, organizations, and institutions to educate and empower girls and women. The workshops bring together film, dialogue, writing, and visual art. We also utilize the festival to build a local and global network for women of color filmmakers
August 13, 2009 6-8p Educator Escalator -Meet the Service Providers
Members and guest meet a panel of businesses that offer products and services necessary for you to thrive in this industry. Includes area hotel manager, Michigan VUE, providers of equipment and supplies.
September 10, 2009 6-8p Educator Escalator- TBD
