Women in Film and Video — Networking Breakfasts

Networking Breakfasts & Lunch

WIFV/NE has launched an initiative to connect members of the independent film community over common themes. These events will occur 4-6 times a year. All attendees must RSVP in advance to ensure admittance.

2008 EVENTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 11:30-1:30PM

A POTLUCK MEET THE FILMMAKER BRUNCH

Ever thought of traveling around the world with a camera to take home the conversations you've had with people you've worked with and met? Ever questioned how unique our individual experiences are of being female and making our life choices on family, careers and how to spend our time?

Come to a WIFV/NE members only "meet the filmmaker" potluck brunch on Saturday, April 19 from 11:30 to 1:30 PM with special guest filmmaker Jennifer Fox. The brunch is co-sponsored with The Fletcher Women's Network/NE.

Jennifer's film, FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN is playing from April 17-19 at the Museum of Fine Arts. This extraordinary documentary raises the questions we struggle with - what it means to be a woman today, with all the choices that are in front of us - and illuminates the concerns and questions facing women around the world.

WIFVNE MEMBERS GET STUDENT RATE OF ADMISSION AT MFA-- (contact rosalie@womeninfilmvideo.org for more details)

Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman
Thu, Apr 17, 7 pm (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Fri, Apr 18, 7 pm (Parts 4, 5 & 6)
Sat, Apr 19, 2:30 pm (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Sat, Apr 19, 7 pm (Parts 4, 5 & 6)

FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN( http://www.flyingconfessions.com) chronicles the life of a filmmaker Jennifer Fox, award winning filmmaker and global traveler, who is struggling to juggle work, relationships, and her newfound desire to have a child, Shot over the course of four years, this documentary explores Fox’s own turbulent love life and sexual choices. Along the way, Fox passes the camera to women in 17 countries who add their views and experiences to this look at female freedom. Part soap opera, sociopolitical inquiry, and narrative experiment, Flying involves the viewer in both an intense personal story and a groundbreaking dialogue among women, illuminating universal concerns across race, class and nationality.
Jennifer will be there to mingle and answer questions about her film. She began her career in 1988 with the acclaimed documentary BEIRUT: THE LAST HOME MOVIE and later produced and directed the landmark PBS documentary miniseries AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. She currently is working on a feature documentary on Buddhism, LEARNING TO SWIM.

If you have a video camera, you are welcome to bring it along to "pass the camera." http://www.flyingconfessions.com/pass_Pass.php

Please RSVP to Sue Dorfman at sedorf@comcast.net. She will send directions to the Potluck.

MAY 8, 2008 @ NOON

LAW FIRM TO HOST LUNCH DISCUSSION ON MASSACHUSETTS FILM TAX CREDIT

Entertainment lawyers Sandy Forman and Mary Landergan will be hosting a lunch discussion on the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit law open to producers and filmmakers. The event will be held at the offices of the law firm of Rich May on May 8, 2008, at noon time at 176 Federal Street, Boston. Gerald May, Jr., a Rich May attorney with extensive tax law experience counseling clients in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, will give a presentation on the current film tax credit law in Massachusetts followed by a Q & A session. Food and beverage will be provided.

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Joanne Walsh, jwalsh@richmaylaw.com.

2007 PAST EVENTS

Tues, October 30, 2007, 11:45pm @ Rich May Law offices. Legal Lunch for Filmmakers. Buffet lunch w/ Entertainment Lawyers Sandra Forman and Mary Landergan. The attorneys will speak briefly about two topics of importance to all filmmakers: how to protect an idea, and agreements between collaborating producers. The event will include a Q&A session with Forman and Landergan, a buffet style lunch and an opportunity to meet other local filmmakers. $10 for non-members. RSVP by emailing info@womeninfilmvideo.org. 176 Federal Street, 6th Floor, Boston.

Sat, April 28, 2007, 10-12 @ The Burren. Champagne buffet brunch w/IFFB and the Women in Film/General Motors Accelerating the Creative Alliance. Speakers include Nick Paleologos, Executive Director of the MA Film Office and Adam Roffman, IFB Program Director. Full Press Release in the "News" Section of our website. RSVP to

Tues, March 20, 7:45-9:00 @ WGBH. Breakfast w/Lorna Lowe Streeter, WGBH Artist in Resident and recipient of the first annual Women in Film/General Motors Accelerating the Creative Scholarship. Clips of Lorna's film in progress, Romeo will be screened. Lorna will receive the $1500 scholarship and Barb Seidl, president of WIFV/NE will speak to the opportunities with and the accomplishments of Women in Film.