Women in Film & Video, DC

Registration Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdeCprTMrHNUGrn9y6kZ80ALW8Vx2c_p5#/registration

Please see below for more details. Register on Eventbrite at https://happyhour3-24-26.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions, please email us at info@wheatonfilmfestival.com. See you there!

Happy Hour from 5-7pm
This Happy Hour is for creative people and folks who appreciate creativity. Whether you attend, produce, appreciate, or promote, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 5pm-7pm for a HAPPY HOUR at Silver Branch Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD. We upgraded to the private room at Silver Branch Brewing Co. So head toward the back left corner behind the curtains, past the restrooms.

Come meet, network, and enjoy. Only those ages 21 and up can attend. Happy Hour specials are from 5pm-6pm: $5.95 beer and select drinks. Entrance is free. This is a casual event. Register on Eventbrite at https://happyhour3-24-26.eventbrite.com.

Production Meeting 7-9pm
Join us for a production meeting to launch a short film project to be completed within 30 days. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build new connections, and collaborate on a creative project. The theme for this Make a Movie in a Month initiative is "Signal Film Festival.”

Participants will create a short film up to 5 minutes in length, eligible for submission to the Signal Film Festival, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter. Films may be narrative, documentary, or any genre of your choosing. The entry fee for this Make a Movie in a Month is $15.00 per team.

If you have an idea for a 5-minute short film, please come prepared to pitch it. We will review production logistics and discuss potential group-sponsored projects, so be ready to contribute and collaborate.

The meeting and subsequent Happy Hour are open to filmmakers, editors, directors, producers, service professionals, actors, writers, hair/makeup artists, investors, students, etc.

Don't forget your business cards. We look forward to seeing you there.

See you there on 3/24/26! Please register on Eventbrite at https://happyhour3-24-26.eventbrite.com.

This event is produced in partnership with TIVA (Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC), WIFV (Women in Film & Video), Wheaton Film Festival, ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington, Docs in Progress, DC Media Makers Group, etc.

Sponsored by Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC, Creative Colony Spaces, and Adobe Software.

Enjoy delicious craft beers, tasty snacks, and great company in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just looking to unwind after a long day, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the opportunity to kick back and relax with us at Silver Branch Brewing Co. Use the QR codes at the table to order food and drinks, and be prepared to mingle. Check out the Silver Branch Brewing Company's menu at https://www.silverbranchbrewing.com/lagerhaus-biergarten/

Kayona Ebony Brown is a 2x Emmy Award-winning filmmaker best known for her work with sport-centered and female-driven stories, which notably includes the Super Bowl feature, Before Jackie, starring Viola Davis––the forgotten story of how the NFL was integrated. In her role as a writer/director, music videos and short films have brought awards recognition and strengthened her artistic fingerprint as a visionary, as she continues to impact and influence even greater audiences. Amplifying her unique perspective, Kayona lends her talents to bolster sports stories on the world's biggest stages, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Championship, and currently the Unrivaled Basketball League. Her most recent project, COACH QUINN, is a fictional drama/comedy about the NFL's (almost) first female head coach—crafted as a TV series but presented now as a novella. Kayona is the winner of various fellowships and grants from Roadmap Writers (screenwriting) to the Commission on Arts and Humanities for literature and media. In addition to her roles as a speaker and voice artist, Kayona is also the founder of the entertainment venture, Siingle, a 2024 Black Ambition mentee, a program co-founded by Pharrell Williams for rising entrepreneurs. Learn more about Kayona at kayonabrown.com.

Abby Cannon is a documentary filmmaker whose work explores themes of resilience and societal pressure, and is particularly dedicated to uplifting women's sports stories. She is currently pursuing her MA in Film and Media Production at American University, where she has had the opportunity to further develop her skillset, directing "In Her Court," a short documentary now streaming on WETA-PBS and making its way through the film festival circuit. As she finishes her studies and begins her professional career, Abby is dedicated to making films that prompt people to see the world and the people in it a little differently.

Ronnie Kay, Film & TV Director and Professor at NYU, returns to Tzuzamen to discuss her new sports documentary program at NYU, the first of its kind. Ronnie explains her reasoning for starting the department, highlighting the significant impact of sports on the American public and the growing popularity and influence of sports documentaries in the media industry. Ronnie is part of GALSNGEAR an organization that empowers women in the sports media industry. Ronnie is initiating a project to change the demographic in the film and television industry around the world, putting more women in positions of power.

FREE for WIFV Executive Members / $20 for WIFV Members (must be logged in) / $35 for public

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