Join us for an interactive workshop about the ins and outs of running a crowdfunding campaign. We’ll talk through the ideal number of days, finding resources you need, the woo-woo of getting into a mindset to ask people for money, what makes a great crowdfunding video, and more. You’ll leave with templates for reaching out to your people, a calendar for scheduling your campaign, and more.

Elizabeth Mihelich is a producer, line producer, writer, and actress. An intuitive and empathetic leader, Elizabeth strives to embolden, empower, and ignite passion through the art of storytelling and higher consciousness. She's a rare breed, a type A AND a creative mind that can bring organization, structure, and her stellar problem-solving skills to any project, while also tapping into her creative genius. A true lover of collaboration, honed at the best long-form improv schools, Elizabeth thrives when she can connect with others, be inspired by incredible conversations, and help others bring their stories and dreams to life. Her expertise is in indie features and short films that deliver incredible production value while not breaking the bank. A sometimes crowd funding consultant, she has helped guide filmmakers in the nebulous process of fundraising.

Longmont Public Media 457 4th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501 sign up below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/824535557047?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come chat Distribution and Sales with Kendall Anlian, president of global film and TV for The Coven.

Women+Film is a five-day live event screening outstanding features, shorts, and documentaries celebrating female filmmakers behind the camera and stories of women on the screen. Produced by Denver Film, our programming team promises a lineup of the best new films to inspire and transform paired with exciting events supporting local talent.

Women+Film is a five-day live event screening outstanding features, shorts, and documentaries celebrating female filmmakers behind the camera and stories of women on the screen. Produced by Denver Film, our programming team promises a lineup of the best new films to inspire and transform paired with exciting events supporting local talent.

The A.D. department can make or break your shoot. Megan Chumbley has had years of experience working as a 1st AD, 2nd AD and a Director. Learn the necessary tools, tricks and temprament you will need to be a successful 1st and 2nd AD in this virtual workshop.

Megan is a freelance 1AD and Director based in Los Angeles, CA. They’ve AD’d multiple feature films and commercially for clients such as Nike, Amazon, Apple, Halle Bailey, Ciara, and more. As a director, their short films have played at festivals such as OUTFEST, BeyondFest, and Woodstock, to name a few. Megan believes that the foundation to a successful shoot is positive energy, mutual respect, and of course, a killer schedule.

Having a safe space to check in with the community is vital to our mental health. Join WIFMCO members every month for a mental health check in and self connection opportunity. Guided by mental health professionals, this will be a time where you can vent, cry, hold space or just be reminded to check in with your self, something we often forget in this crazy business. Featuring guided meditations, journal prompts and open discussions.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-your-sanity-monthly-mental-health-check-in-march-tickets-853125209467?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is for members only and will not be recorded.

Open to the public is the monthly board meeting! Meet all of the board members of the 2024-2025 season.

🌸 Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. 💪✨ Let's honor the incredible women who have paved the way and continue to inspire change. 🚀🌍

Tag a phenomenal woman in your life and share a story of empowerment or achievement. Let's amplify each other's voices and create a world where every woman's potential is recognized and valued. 🌟💖 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #EmpowerHer #WomenSupportingWomen 🌈👭

🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Action! 🍿🌟

Join us for a glitzy and glamorous Oscars Countdown Party! 🎉🏆 Get ready to roll out the red carpet at Washington
Street Community Center on March 1st at 5:30pm as we cheer on the stars and celebrate the magic of cinema. Learn about how films are made from a panel of experts! Film Lingo Bingo, Oscar's Play Along, Board nominee meet the candidates, raffle prizes and more! 🌟🎥

While you're there say hi to any of the WIFMCO board nominees running for the 2024 board!

This will be a live read of the top 3 winners from the WIFMCO Short screenpay contest. Local actors will perform these scripts live in a "cold read" style. Audience members both in person and virtual will be able to vote for their favorite script. Winner will receive a $1000 finishing fund scholarsip to help them take their short film to the next level! Come have some fun with us. Door prizes and fun trivia! Help us uplift our incredible local filmmakers, writers and actors and attend this fun event! Concessions available. Thank you to the Bug Theater for donating thier amazing space!

Join us for our virtual Member's ONLY meet- up where you can meet new & current members, chat with board members, ask questions, tell us what you are working on and more! We will be hosting these via ZOOM so people in all areas of Colorado can join.  It's a great way to start to get to know everyone that's part of WIFMCO!

NO RSVP required. Just check your email for the ZOOM link and join us at 6pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month!

This meet up will be hosted by our President- Alicia Leeper

🌟 Happy Presidents Day! Today, let's not only honor past leaders but also celebrate the trailblazing women who have played pivotal roles in shaping our nation's history. From leaders to activists, women have been driving forces of positive change. Here's to the powerful women who inspire us every day! Don’t forget to check out our website for events or become a member today.

https://www.wifmco.org/events

💪👩‍⚖️🇺🇸 #PresidentsDay #WomenLeaders #Trailblazers

An interactive workshop that explores what it’s like to be a part of a writer's group, whether that's in a writer's room or a group of friends that support one another. In this workshop we will explore basic story structure, the difference between writing groups and writer's rooms, advice from other writers who have been in the room; and how to get the job, keep the job, and stay sane. Kathryn Gould will give you helpful guidelines for getting and receiving feedback and structuring a productive writer's group.

Beginner (1 hour) (10 – 11 am):
- Basic story structure and the language of screenwriting.
- Difference between writing groups and writing rooms.
Advanced (2 hours) (11:15 am – 12:15 pm, 45 min lunch break, 1 pm – 2 pm):
- Advice from the trenches – what writers who have worked in writers’ rooms say about
getting the job, keeping the job, and staying sane.
- Guidelines for giving great feedback and receiving feedback
- Structure for a productive writers’ group
Finding your people (45 min) (2:15 – 3 pm):
- Divide into groups (predetermined by questionnaire) and take time to make decisions about
how the group will operate; exchange info. Get to know each other. Sign commitment
forms.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/801560347577?aff=oddtdtcreator

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS TO JOIN THE BOARD in 2024!

WIFMCO Board of Directors Elections 2024- Now accepting applications.

BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY February 10th.

If you are considering getting more involved in WIFMCO and would like to apply for a board position, all applications are due by end of day on:

Saturday February 10th 2024.

Email the below required information to info@wifmco.org

Now is your chance to shape the future of Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO).

The below WIFMCO Board positions will be open for a vote by active members: If you need more info on a position or qualification requirements, please let us know!

WIFMCO Board of Director Positions up for Election in 2024

Two Year Terms: Limit of Two Terms*

Treasurer (this is an executive officer position)

Development Chair

Marketing Chair

SoCo Board Chair (must be willing to form a committee in Southern Colorado and run monthly events for your region)

NoCo Board Chair (must be willing to form a committee in Northern Colorado up to Cheyenne WY and run events for your region)

Student Chair (looking to fill this as a co-chair team from different schools)

Member-At-Large (up to 5 positions) At Large positions are only 1 year commitment.

*We are accepting co-chair applicants for the board chair positions. If you want to run as a co-chair for a committee, please also include: the name of your co-chair, why you would like to run as a co-chairs, and explain how you will successfully share the responsibilities of the position.

If you are interested in applying for a Board Member position, please email the Election Committee at info@wifmco.org and include the following;

· Position Title

· Resume

· Statement of Purpose

· Abbreviated Statement of Purpose (1-2 sentences)

· Headshot/Professional Photo (for marketing purposes)

2024 Election Timeline:

Jan 02-Feb 10th : Open for Applications

Feb 15th: Announce Candidates

February & March: WIFMCO to host two “Meet the Candidates” Events (attending one is mandatory)

Mar 12-Mar 20: Online voting opens

March XX: Announce new board members online and at March WIFMCO Event TBD

All candidates will need to attend one “Meet the Candidates” event.

**Application Materials are Due no later than February 10th by 5pm

If you need info on a position please let us know!

WIFMCO Board Meets via Zoom once a month as well as an in-person all day retreat twice a year. Board members can miss only 3 meetings in a calendar year. All board members are asked to attend monthly events. You must be a paid member to be on the board. (all members must be at Professional level membership with exception of student chair) Board members may live anywhere in the state of Colorado.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Women in Film and Media Colorado!

* Applicants must be current paid members of WIFMCO. If you see this announcement on social media and did not receive in your email inbox, your membership might be expired or suspended.

Having a safe space to check in with the community is vital to our mental health. Join WIFMCO members every month for a mental health check in and self connection opportunity. Guided by mental health professionals, this will be a time where you can vent, cry, hold space or just be reminded to check in with your self, something we often forget in this crazy business. Featuring guided meditations, journal prompts and open discussions.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/797956197467?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is for members only and will not be recorded.

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS TO JOIN THE BOARD in 2024!

WIFMCO Board of Directors Elections 2024- Now accepting applications.

BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY February 10th.

If you are considering getting more involved in WIFMCO and would like to apply for a board position, all applications are due by end of day on:

Saturday February 10th 2024.

Email the below required information to info@wifmco.org

Now is your chance to shape the future of Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO).

The below WIFMCO Board positions will be open for a vote by active members: If you need more info on a position or qualification requirements, please let us know!

WIFMCO Board of Director Positions up for Election in 2024

Two Year Terms: Limit of Two Terms*

Treasurer (this is an executive officer position)

Development Chair

Marketing Chair

SoCo Board Chair (must be willing to form a committee in Southern Colorado and run monthly events for your region)

NoCo Board Chair (must be willing to form a committee in Northern Colorado up to Cheyenne WY and run events for your region)

Student Chair (looking to fill this as a co-chair team from different schools)

Member-At-Large (up to 5 positions) At Large positions are only 1 year commitment.

*We are accepting co-chair applicants for the board chair positions. If you want to run as a co-chair for a committee, please also include: the name of your co-chair, why you would like to run as a co-chairs, and explain how you will successfully share the responsibilities of the position.

If you are interested in applying for a Board Member position, please email the Election Committee at info@wifmco.org and include the following;

· Position Title

· Resume

· Statement of Purpose

· Abbreviated Statement of Purpose (1-2 sentences)

· Headshot/Professional Photo (for marketing purposes)

2024 Election Timeline:

Jan 02-Feb 10th : Open for Applications

Feb 15th: Announce Candidates

February & March: WIFMCO to host two “Meet the Candidates” Events (attending one is mandatory)

Mar 12-Mar 20: Online voting opens

March XX: Announce new board members online and at March WIFMCO Event TBD

All candidates will need to attend one “Meet the Candidates” event.

**Application Materials are Due no later than February 10th by 5pm

If you need info on a position please let us know!

WIFMCO Board Meets via Zoom once a month as well as an in-person all day retreat twice a year. Board members can miss only 3 meetings in a calendar year. All board members are asked to attend monthly events. You must be a paid member to be on the board. (all members must be at Professional level membership with exception of student chair) Board members may live anywhere in the state of Colorado.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Women in Film and Media Colorado!

* Applicants must be current paid members of WIFMCO. If you see this announcement on social media and did not receive in your email inbox, your membership might be expired or suspended.

Join us for our monthly Coffee Networking Chat! Come network, and meet new filmmakers! Lost Coffee

2100 N Ursula St, 30, Aurora, CO 80045

Raising money for a feature film can be daunting and exciting. The good news is that no two journies to financing are the same and the bad news is that no two journies to financing a feature are the same. Join veteran producers Neda Armian (Aporia, Rachel Getting Married), Arielle Brachfeld (Glowzies, Dead Zone), Krista Gano (Comfort Food, Invisible Virtual Table Read), and Taylor McFadden (Lovers, Loose Ends) as they share their journies to finding that ever elusive film financing.

Please see the link below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wifmco-presents-find-your-funds-raising-money-for-narrative-feature-films-tickets-797953730087

WIFT US National Networking Night every 2nd Thursday. Meet members from around the US!

CCA's Cinematic Arts Open Audition

We are once again hosting our Open Audition event.

The dates are Feb. 2nd, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Feb. 3rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The event aims to help students find potential talent for the films they are producing this semester and beyond, along with giving back to the community of actors by providing them with a professionally filmed audition tape.

We are hoping that you could reach out to your talent to inform them of this free opportunity.

All they need to do is sign up through the link HERE and come to the event with a 2 to 3-minute monologue prepared. Students will also be hosting their own casting rooms throughout the building. We will have a list of productions that are casting in said rooms on the days of the event.

We are accepting ages five and up for auditions.

Audition Location:

CCA’s Lowry Studios

9075 E. Lowry Blvd.

Denver, CO 80230

If you need more information or have questions, you can contact sean.collins@ccaurora.edu

CCA’s Cinematic Arts is once again hosting Open Auditions for their student’s productions.

Friday, Feb. 2nd, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 10:00am to 4:00pm

The event aims to help students find potential talent for the films they produce this semester and beyond, along with giving back to the community of actors by providing them with a professionally filmed audition tape.

Bring a prepared 2-3-minute monologue for your primary audition. Our students will also host auditions for specific productions in rooms throughout the building (participation in these is optional but highly encouraged!). We will have a list of roles for these productions available on the days of the event. All roles are unpaid.