True Crime Stories: Relationships and Responsibilities
There is no doubt that the “true crime” documentary genre is thriving and that such film and television projects are enjoying unprecedented buzz. Studies show that women are their biggest audience, and broadcasters are taking notice. We will explore this phenomenon through an in-depth conversation with creators who make crime stories that matter. By the...
READ MOREThe Business of Adaptations for Film and TV – 2017
Agents, Hollywood producers and publishers are always searching for the next great story, but not all writers start from scratch. Oftentimes, ideas come from the things we see, read, write and hear. The challenge for many is how to transition these materials from their original form of a book, article, and story into a full-fledged...
READ MOREA Practical Plan to Creating Podcasts: Developing the Listener’s Experience
A Practical Plan to Creating Podcasts: Developing the Listener’s Experience Join podcast producer Christina Kotlar and recording studio engineer Yuri Turchyn for the second installment of the series A Practical Plan to Creating Podcasts: Developing the Listener’s Experience. An experienced audio engineer ensures the best recording, top notch editing and high end broadcast quality for the end result – a...
READ MORESerial Documentaries … Changing the Rules of Documentary Filmmaking
Serial Documentaries … Changing the Rules of Documentary Filmmaking Serial documentaries now pepper our visual landscapes. Everyone from Netflix, to Showtime, from PBS to HBO, has jumped on-board with nail-biting crime dramas, and in-depth historical storytelling. They have engaged audiences with an almost cult-like following with each cliff-hanging episode. But can these mini-series documentaries work...
READ MOREFilling in the Gap: Using Visual Metaphors for Documentaries
Filling in the Gap: Using Visual Metaphors for Documentaries Documentary filmmakers are often challenged to create visual metaphors when retelling past events. This panel discussion will examine the imaginative ways that makers use to build the world of their film with animation, re-enactments and various other visual devices. Join filmmakers Julia Bacha, Eliza McNitt, Amanda Zackem and moderator Marcia...
READ MOREImmersive Storytelling: Women Taking the Lead
Immersive storytelling is poised to be a billion dollar industry that offers a unique opportunity for women to create gender parity and to establish an even playing field as it evolves from it’s infancy into a new era of storytelling. NYWIFT is working to create a supportive community and build a robust network for women transitioning...
READ MOREA Practical Plan to Creating Podcasts: A Decade of Podcast Love – Getting Started
A Practical Plan to Creating Podcasts: A Decade of Podcast Love – Getting Started Podcasting is a trend that has become more accessible. It can be the next best thing to showcase and promote that short film, feature or a project that is seeking financing. NYWIFT is pleased to announce the new series A Practical Path...
READ MOREMember Screening: Adam Fuss, A Landscape of Imagination and The Invisible Writer Becomes Visible
Member Screening: Adam Fuss, A Landscape of Imagination and The Invisible Writer Becomes Visible Join us for this month’s NYWIFT Member Screening Series featuring Adam Fuss, A Landscape of Imagenation by Svetlana Cemin (Director/Writer/Producer) and The Invisible Writer Becomes Visible by Edith Stephen (Director). The filmmakers will be available for a Q&A immediately following the screening. The screening series provides members with the opportunity to show their work...
READ MOREMotherhood & Filmmaking
Motherhood & Filmmaking. This discussion will explore how parenthood can affect a filmmaking career. In recent years, the attempt to reach gender parity in the film and television industry has focused on hiring practices, mentorship, and training initiatives. And yet, it is no secret that child-care responsibilities overwhelmingly continue to fall on mothers. Simply by...
READ MOREDiverse Voices in the Global Film Industry
Diverse Voices in the Global Film Industry In association with the Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF), this panel focuses on the challenges and opportunities arising from an increasingly globalized film market, with a specific focus on the issues of diversity and inclusion. Gender equality needs to be highlighted, but in what other areas do we...
READ MOREDemystifying Music Rights: Licensing, Public Domain or Fair Use
Demystifying Music Rights: Licensing, Public Domain or Fair Use Filmmakers and all types of media creators are constantly faced with the challenge of navigating the vast web of music rights. What is Music Licensing? If I only use 2 seconds of the song, am I cleared? This music is really old, is it Public Domain?...
READ MOREStylizing Trends: New Ways to Visualize Truth
Stylizing Trends: New Ways to Visualize Truth Documentary filmmakers are using many dramatic methods to visualize their stories. From animation to visual metaphor, from dramatic re-enactments to new visual styles for interviews, the experimentation is stretching the boundaries of documentary and widening the options for storytelling. Join us for an engaging conversation with filmmakers Mickey...
READ MORECasting Comedy: Funny People On-Camera – Sold Out!
Casting Comedy: Funny People On-Camera – Sold Out! Auditioning for episodic comedy can be daunting for actors transitioning from theatre or procedurals, as well as for comedians looking to take their live skills to the small screen. How do you effectively master timing, tone, and technique while remaining…hilarious? Join some of the busiest members of...
READ MOREO.J.: Made in America – An Archival Case Study
O.J.: Made in America – An Archival Case Study The 2017 season of documentary programming kicks off with O.J.: Made in America – An Archival Case Study. This program will feature archival producer Nina Krstic and producer Caroline Waterlow as they take the audiences through the process of finding and using archival materials in their...
READ MOREThe Business of Adaptations for Film & TV
The Business of Adaptations for Film & TV Agents, Hollywood producers and publishers are always searching for the next great story, but not all writers start from scratch. Oftentimes, ideas come from the things we see, read, write and hear. The challenge for many is how to translate these materials from their original form of...
READ MOREMade in New York: Comedy Makers
“Made in New York.” What could be better? As New York Women in Film & Television, it’s who we are and what we do. NYWIFT is soproud to present this eclectic group of talented and dynamic comedy makers who “make it all happen” in NYC – from behind the scenes to the front lines.Join us...
READ MOREThe Art and Science of Independent Film Finance
As the entertainment ecosystem shifts and new platforms and finance models emerge, what are the implications for independent filmmakers and production companies? How do producers stay relevant and build relationships with new investors to secure financing? As distribution windows change and digital platforms evolve, audience data is becoming more important. There is money in the...
READ MOREProducing A Dynamite Sizzle Reel: The Key to the Sale
Heard the buzz about how critical a sizzle reel is to a sale but not sure what it’s all about? Looking to hear the insiders’ take on how to produce the most effective reel possible? Join television/digital packaging agent Jim Arnoff who will share his insights on the ingredients of a powerful sizzle reel. He...
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