WIF - PDX

December Happy Hour
2024-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Say goodbye to 2024 with us! The final WIF-PDX happy hour of the year is coming up 12/18 from 6-8pm at The Sports Bra! Come be merry mix and mingle, meet new friends and scheme projects for the year ahead!

July Happy Hour
2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Freeland Spirits, 2671 NW Vaughn St., Portland, Or

Film Festival Strategy & Distribution Panel
2024-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Film Festival Strategy & Distribution Panel
Monday, July 22nd from 6:00pm – 7:00pm via Zoom
FREE for WIF-PDX Members
$10 for non-members
Register here: https://wifpdx.wildapricot.org/event-5797761
A one-hour deep dive into festival strategy and distribution:

Gain insight into the ever-changing distribution landscape
Learn about promotional partners (publicists, digital marketing managers)
Identify contract points that could be red flags for an unsuccessful distribution deals
Examine pathways for a film when deciding between several offers
Vetting festivals and navigating deadlines

6:00pm – 6:45pm Panel for the public
6:45pm – 7:00pm Open for Q&A
7:00pm – 7:30pm Private session for Educate/Incubate Cohorts
About the panelists:
Mia Bruno is a distribution strategist, sales rep, and impact producer. Combining an expansive knowledge of film distribution with a unique skill for innovative marketing strategies, Mia thinks comprehensively about distribution and creates campaigns designed to elevate films in the marketplace and connect with audiences meaningfully. Mia provides transparency, education, and analysis on what is working so that filmmakers are equipped to make the best decisions for their films in pursuit of goals both financial and impact-based. Some of her recent clients include NAVALNY (CNN/HBO Max), BEBA (NEON), AILEY (NEON), CODED BIAS (Netflix), and THE GAME CHANGERS (Netflix).

Liz Manashil is an independent feature filmmaker who works in artist support. She managed Sundance’s Creative Distribution Initiative during its entire tenure and now consults with her fellow filmmakers (independently and through The Film Collaborative) on how best to navigate the labyrinthine-like world of distribution. She is incredibly proud to have contributed to both the Distributor Fact Sheet and the Distributor Report Card and is in the process of making and documenting the making of her third feature – a horror comedy called BEST FRIENDS FOREVER- and has just produced her second child. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner, son, daughter and dog, Laura Palmer. www.lizmanashil.com
Bojana Sandic is a film festival programmer with an enthusiasm for authentic voices. She is currently Programming Director of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, where she is focused on connecting emerging filmmakers with new audiences and opportunities. Formerly the Director of Short Film Programming at the Newport Beach Film Festival, she maintains a love of shorts as a medium for storytelling. She has worked in short film development at Lexus Short Films and served on film festival juries including those of Slamdance, Outfest and Palm Springs Shortfest.

Directing Actors Workshop With Brooke Totman
2024-05-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Open Signal, 2766 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97212, United States
Directing Actors Workshop with Brooke Totman
Thursday May 30th 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Open Signal – 2766 NE MLK Jr. Blvd

Workshop is FREE for WIF-PDX Members!
Mixer at 7pm is free and open to the public
Register here

A one-hour deep dive into working with actors, from slight modifications to completely different objectives. Learn tips for talking to actors and ways to get great performances.
Brooke Totman is a veteran theatre, film, tv and improv actor who coaches actors locally from her own acting studio. Brooke works with actors at all points of their careers, directing them intelligently and compassionately to find the truth in each scene. https://brooketotman.com/about/

Directly following the demonstration style workshop there will be a social hour for filmmakers and actors from the community to talk about future projects. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided!

Event Schedule:
5:30pm – Doors open
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Demonstration Workshop for WIF Members
7:00pm – 7:30pm -Private Q&A with Brooke and WIF Educate/Incubate Cohorts
7:00pm – 8:30 -Directors and Actors Social for Community

WIF-PDX May Happy Hour
2024-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Join WIF-PDX Members and community for an informal happy hour!
Monday, May 20th from 7-9pm at Sit Tite (6214 N Interstate Ave)
WIF board members will be on site to answer questions and talk about upcoming events and programs. Mix and mingle with the community in a friendly environment! Meet new friends, hear about new projects and enjoy the sunshine!

Distribution Down Low Workshop
2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
FREE for WIF-PDX members to attend! Not a member? Join us at www.wifpdx.org
Distribution Down Low
Distribution is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood topics for independent creators. We break down the current landscape of distribution for indie films and series, including the different avenues to take, the right questions to ask potential partners, and most importantly, the economics for every window, from theatrical through VOD and beyond.
Workshop is lead by Clay Pruitt, Head of Programming at Seed & Spark.
The Women in Film – Portland Educate/Incubate program is supported through Oregon Film and filmscience.

Outstanding Crowdfunding Outreach Workshop
2024-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
FREE for WIF-PDX members to attend! Not a member? Join us at www.wifpdx.org
Outstanding Crowdfunding Outreach
This is the next step after defining your audience with our Crowdfunding to Build Independence workshop: “If you build it, they will come” isn’t true until you invite them! We’ll show you how to make that invitation irresistible for existing audiences and new ones alike. We’ll teach you how to approach marketing as pre-production, from leveraging your existing network to the best ways to reach your target audience via social media, email, and more.
Workshop is lead by Meghan Ross, Head of Creator Success at Seed & Spark.
The Women in Film – Portland Educate/Incubate program is supported through Oregon Film and filmscience.

WIF-PDX April Happy Hour
2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Away Days Brewing, 1516 SE 10th Ave, Portland, 97214, United States
Join Women in Film – Portland for our monthly happy hour! Sunday 4/21 from 4pm-6pm at Away Days Brewing at 1516 SE 10th Ave!
Board members will be on site to answer questions about WIF – plus bring your current projects, questions, ideas and collaborations and mix & mingle with other members from WIF and the community.
Everyone is welcome!

Oscars Viewing Party
2024-03-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034
Join us on March 10th to watch the live broadcast, play bingo, and win prizes while cheering for the women who have been nominated! This event is free to attend. Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Special thanks to the Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego for hosting us!

February Happy Hour at McMinville Short Film Fest
2024-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | OR
Announcing the WIF-PDX February happy hour taking place as part of the MacMinville Short Film Festival!
You’re also invited to the industry panel “How to Build Career Success from Your Short Film” with Liz Cardenas from 1:30-2:30pm at the McMinnville Cinema.
Then head over and join us for a chance to mix and mingle with filmmakers from 3-5pm at the Mixer at Troon Vineyard Tasting Room on 620 NE Third St.
We’re excited to see many Portland filmmakers there!

Come See 2022 Vision Grant Winner Roberta Cumbianchera's Film at MSFF!
2024-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | McMinville Cinema 10, 300 NE Norton Ln, McMinnville, OR, 97128
Join WIF-PDX in celebrating the premiere of our 2022 Vision Grant winner Roberta Cumbianchera and her film Navidad de Reserva. Her film is part of the Oregon Filmmaker showcase and will be shown at McMinnville Cinema 10 as part of the McMinnville Short Film Festival. Enjoy 30% tickets with code MACFESTWIF30.

January Happy Hour
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Mermosa, 1422 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97210
Everyone is invited to the first WIF-PDX event of the year! Share your current work, projects you completed in 2023, or what your plans are for 2024! No membership or RSVP required. See you there!

December Happy Hour
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Holy Ghost, 4101 SE 28th Ave
