(The following archival posts are listed in the order in which they appeared on the previous WIF.D website, not in chronological order.)
- First Martini Madness of 2009!
- Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
- Fancy a Martini (Madness) at LaGrange?
- May Martini Madness
- Martini Madness Holiday Party
- Mixing It Up With Martini Madness!
- May Martini Madness
- First Martini Madness of 2011!
- Celebrate the Season with WIF.D!
- Martini Madness at Hector's -- June '08
- Mark Your Calendar for Martini Madness
- Martini Madness Wraps Up the Year with Kindness
- Martini Madness on the Move to Spike!
- Recap of The Cape and Martini Madness
- The Cape to Host Martini Madness
- Another Perk to Being a WIF.D Member
- Riccardi's Revisted June 2007
- More Martini Maddness Moments
- Dallas Video Festival Teams with Martini Madness August 8, 2006
First Martini Madness of 2009!
Join WIF.D for another great evening of mixing, mingling and making new contacts at this year's first Martini Madness of the new year!
Socialize or don’t socialize; sit on the sideline and "people watch" while you enjoy the food and drinks! Whatever your style, we know you'll have a great time! It is free to WIF.D members and only $10.00 for non-members and guests.
We are meeting at the Blue Mesa on Northwest Highway on Tuesday, February 10th starting at 6:30pm. Members are invited to bring your marketing materials to display on our promotional table. Non-members are invited to come and meet some of our fabulous members and learn more about this great organization.We will have some great raffles too! If you want to advertise with us email martinimadness@wifdallas.org.
Raffles include hockey tickets to the March 12th game from TM Television, a Deluxe Hydrating Facial ($100 value) from Renee Rouleau Skin Care, and a gift basket from The Tape Company.
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: WIF.D Members FREE and Guests only $10
Location: Blue Mesa
7700 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75225
214-378-8686
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Get in the holiday spirit with WIF.D!
This year’s holiday party for Women In Film.Dallas will mean even more as Martini Madness helps our military this season!
Please join us on Thursday, December 9th starting at 6:30 pm at IdeaMan Studios
While Martini Madness is usually free to our members, this year there is an admission fee for everyone; however, one we think you won’t mind giving. Both members and non-members will need to donate one of the following requested items: ITEMS needed: Twin sheets (any color), Pillows, Pillow cases, Blankets, Toiletries (shampoo, soap, razors, etc.), WalMart gift cards, Toys (go to children of active duty soldiers and veterans in need of help providing Christmas for their kids), Cash and Airline Miles (the miles help fly service men/women to visit their families during the holidays) for Operation Once In A Lifetime.
Bring your friends, bring gifts and your marketing materials for our promotional table (members only) and wrap up the year with WIF.D!
Musical entertainment will be provided by Spector 45 -- winners of multiple Dallas Observer "best of" awards.
Also note, we will be voting on your new WIF.D Board of Directors at this year’s event, so come and share, vote and join in on the festivities.
When and Where
IdeaMan Studios, 166 Express, Dallas, TX 75207 (MAP)
December 9th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
RSVP on our Facebook page!
Cost
Members- free and please bring a gift for OOIAL; Nonmembers- $10 or free if they bring a gift for OOIAL.
Thank you to our sponsors- IdeaMan Studios, Barefoot Wines and more!
About IdeaMan Studios
IdeaMan Studios is a full-service film production company located in the Dallas Design District. Our gear includes the RED, HVX 200, Canon 5D and 7D and we have an in-house sound stage with built-in cyc which allows us to be a one-stop production facility for our clients. We specialize in start to finish projects for Film Production, Digital Cinema, Corporate, and Commercial productions.About Barefoot Wines
Our philosophy at Barefoot Wines is to make delicious, affordable wines that can be enjoyed by everyone, from first-time wine drinkers to long-time connoisseurs.About Spector 45
Spector 45 is a Dallas based greaser punk band that formed in April 2003, by guys NOT interested in being another Blink, Greenday or Offspring knock off, like everyone else at the time seemed to be... Instead, we're heavily influenced by the same stuff that probably inspired those bands. We aspire to capture the pure energy of 50's Rock n Roll and original 70's Punk Rock, and kick it out for today's audience... We have played over 400 shows and are always happy to perform beyond our North Texas roots.About Operation Once In a Lifetime
Operation Once in a Lifetime's mission is to make the dreams of U.S. Soldiers and their families come true by providing free financial and morale support to U.S Service members, their families and veterans regardless of rank, deployment, physical condition or branch or service.Fancy a Martini (Madness) at LaGrange? Let's pack the house! July 15!
Martini Madness at La Grange July 15 at 6:30!
Our Martini Madness events are ideal for casual and informal networking. As usual we will have our promotional table available for current members to display their marketing materials and we will be introducing non-members to the organization.
WIF.D Members are FREE and non-members are only $10. Become a member this evening and the charge goes to your new membership. There will be a cash bar and come early for the free appetizers. Festivities get under way at 6:30pm and continue until 9:30 pm.
LaGrange
2704 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
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May Martini Madness
Thank you for joining us! New pics are up!
Martini Madness at Sambuca May 13!
Our Martini Madness events are ideal for casual and informal networking. As usual we will have our promotional table available for current members to display their marketing materials and we will be introducing non-members to the organization all in the private and relaxed comfort of Sambuca's back patio on McKinney.
WIF.D Members are FREE and non-members are only $10. Become a member this evening and the charge goes to your new membership. There will be a cash bar and come early for the free appetizers. Festivities get under way at 6:30pm and continue until 9:30 pm.
Visit Website
2120 McKinney
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 744-0820
Martini Madness Holiday Party
We look forward to seeing you in December 2010!
Martini Madness Holiday Party
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Tuesday, December 8
3008
3008 Ross Avenue
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Please bring an unwrapped gift for "Love For Kids" for FREE entry to Holiday Madness. Entry fee for those without a gift will be $10!! Gifts for girls ages 8-12 are most needed, but any toys for kids in the 8-12 year range would also be appreciated.
Food by TLC.
Barefoot Champagne donated by Eric Dorton.
Entertainment by The Brehms
Silent Auction Items include:
• A spa package donated by Neiman Marcus NorthPark
• A pair of Premier Passes to the 2010 Dallas International Film Festival donated by the Dallas Film Society
• A gift certificate for a facial from Renée Rouleau Skin Care
• Two gift certificates for either Personal/Career Coaching or Hypnosis donated by Dr. Susan Sturdivant
And more...!
Mixing It Up With Martini Madness!
Thanks to all that made this such a special evening at Agora Entertainment. See all the highlights here thanks to photographer Ed Bailey at ebailey@smu.edu.
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We had a fun crowd who took advantage of the opportunity to meet some new people, network and join WIF.D. Our thanks also goes out to our wonderful sponsors, yellow tail wine and TJ's Seafood Market and we so appreciate all those who donated items for our drawing; John Willis at The Phoenix Salon, TM Television and Funimation. Photos from the event will be posted soon.
We hope to see you at our December Holiday Madness! Stay tuned to the events calendar for more details!
Posted June 2009 - It looks like another hot summer and we're thinking you'll want to escape to Martini Madness to mix and mingle with our members, industry movers and shakers, and guests.
We're very excited about our host for July’s Martini Madness event -- Agora Entertainment. Agora Entertainment, a new, full-service boutique film studio, will offer studio tours for this evening and will provide the ideal setting for our event in their full-scale Spanish living room studio set.
Martini Madness events are ideal for casual and informal networking and a great opportunity for non-members to get to know WIF.D.
There will be Australian wine donated by yellow tail® wine, and appetizers by TJ's Seafood Market and Catering along with a gift certificate from TM Television, haircut from John Willis at The Phoenix Salon, and gifts from FUNimation Entertainment. As usual we will have our promotional table available for current members to display their marketing materials.
Festivities get underway at 6:30pm and continue until 9:00pm. WIF.D Members are FREE and non-members are only $10. Become a member this evening and the charge is credited to your membership fee. To learn more about all the benefits that membership offers, click here!
See you Tuesday, July 14th starting at 6:30pm! See previous Martini Madness events here!
Click here for directions to Agora Entertainment.
May Martini Madness
Over 50 in attendance! Photos are up! Join us again July 14th!
UPDATE -- Your Martini Madness Chairs, Laura Whelton and Robin Dunkin-Smith, wish to thank everyone involved in making the May Martini Madness such a success! Sarah Weiss with Sambuca was such a delight to work with and a fabulous host!
We also wish to thank all those who provided the great raffle items for this event, which helped us raise over $300 for our scholarship for a young deserving Kamp Hollywood student! Our appreciation goes out to The Phoenix Salon, Studio Movie Grill, The Move Studio, Linda McAllister Talent Agency, AFI DALLAS, Arts Fighting Cancer, Last Asylum Entertainment, and MPS Studios Dallas.
See who joined us with Moments From May's Martini Madness photos from our Gallery from the home page.
Join us for our next hot networking opportunity - Tuesday, July 14th at Agora Entertainment.
Martini Madness at Sambuca this May 12th!
Our Martini Madness events are ideal for casual and informal networking. As usual we will have our promotional table available for current members to display their marketing materials and we will be introducing non-members to the organization all in the private and relaxed comfort of Sambuca's back patio on McKinney.
WIF.D Members are FREE and non-members are only $10. Become a member this evening and the charge goes to your new membership. There will be a cash bar and come early for the free appetizers. Festivities get underway at 6:30pm and continue until 9:00pm.
Visit Website
2120 McKinney
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 744-0820
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First Martini Madness of 2011!
Come join us at Black Finn in Addison!
Location: BlackFinn
4440 Beltline Rd, Addison
7:30-9:30 pm
Members are FREE and Guests are only $5
Come join us for the first Martini Madness Networking Event of 2011 and meet our brand new elected board!!
Come and mingle with your friends from the industry and meet new ones!! Drink specials include: $3 wine & beer and 1/2 price martini's.
There will be an appetizer table and don't forget~our PROMOTIONAL TABLE!! Bring business cards, demo tapes what ever you would like to promote of yourself or your company!!
**Just because we are WomeninFilm.Dallas doesn't mean we are just women~ Men are members too!!!**
Come support WIFD and say Happy New Year to all your friends!!
We'll see ya there!!
Celebrate the Season with WIF.D! What a celebration and turnout!
Update - See all the festivities here. Thanks to Taama Forasiepi at San Soucie Studio for capturing these great moments and making them easily available for printing and/or downloading.
This evening promises to be exciting! We are combining our traditional Martini Madness program with our annual Holiday Party to collect gifts for our PSA winner Love for Kids.
Join us as we celebrate the season at 12Forward with delicious appetizers from TLC
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Dallas based band, The Brehms will be swinging us into the season with classic holiday tunes! This local favorite, formerly known as The B-Side Project, features industry colleagues David L. Brehm on guitar, Alan Pollard on drums, and Stephanie Young Brehm on the mic.
To join in the holiday fun, both WIF.D Members and Guests please bring a new, unwrapped gift for girls, ages 7-12, valued at $10 or more for Love for Kids and your entry fee/donation of $10 will be waived!
WIF.D Members and Guests also have a chance to win a raffle or two! So bring a couple of extra dollars of mad money for your chance to win! Raffle tickets are $2 each, $5 for 3 chances!
| THANKS TO OUR FABULOUS RAFFLE SPONSORS |
| A pair of AFI DALLAS Festival Passes and goodie bag ($600) |
| "Head Turning Hair Style" and Shu Uemura or Kerastase Treatment and gift card for med service ($300) from Renew Beauty Med Spa |
| An Archival Print and Piece of Jewelry from Elle Schuster ($300), internationally known photo illustrator and jewelry designer |
| Gift Certificate ($100) to Ruth Chris Steak House from Faulconer Productions Music |
| Original Art ($100) from the Arts Fighting Cancer Live Draw event |
| Christmas Wreath from Brenda's Everyday Flowers ($35) and Dinner for 2 from Paradise Bakery ($25) |
| Blockbuster Gift Card ($25) and T-Shirt from Filmworkers Club |
| WIF.D Members Gift Package (Priceless!) featuring the works of our talented members like The Mondells' "A Fair to Remember" by Media Projects, Rondi Hillstrom Davis' new book Together: Creating Family Traditions , a bottle of bubbly and T-Shirt from Element X, and more... |
12Forward
4228 North Central Expressway, Suite 200, on the frontage road, off of Fitzhugh Ave. (MAP)
Dallas, TX 75206
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission Price: Both WIF.D Members and Guests are a $10 donation OR, a new, unwrapped gift for our Love for Kids girls, age 7-12 valued at $10
WIF.D Members who want to add to the WIF.D Members Gift Package email Lynne at publicity@wifdallas.org.
About Love for Kids -- Love For Kid's Inc.'s mission is to enrich the quality of life for the young and young at heart within the Dallas Metroplex who are in need of benevolent services.
Martini Madness at Hector's -- June '08
The Gallery is loaded with all the fun - see for yourself! Thanks Robert and www.rumpictures.net!
What a great turnout at Hector’s on Henderson Tuesday evening where the party room and patio was packed with WIF.D members, sponsors, friends and guests.
WIF.D’s Martini Madness started the summer off with a BIG SPLASH! There were WIF.D members present from other chapters (Chicago), new members joined on the spot and many new faces were introduced to the crowd. Fabulous food and drinks were enjoyed by all while fabulous raffle prizes were given away. It was a great opportunity to thank our year- round sponsors for making it all possible.
Our thanks to Hector and Dana for being such a gracious host! We really appreciate the interest and support shown by this great turnout!
Our next evening of networking is set for Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Hector's on Henderson starting at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited!Many of you know Hector - our 2008 Advocacy Award winner from this year's Topaz Awards. He has graciously allowed WIF.D to have our next Martini Madness at his cool joint!
To make this evening even more special, WIF.D invites and wishes to recognize all of our great sponsors! So please join us in saying "Thank You Sponsors - we couldn't do all this without you!"
There will be some great raffles too! A gift certificate for dinner from Hector's, Ranger Tickets from Tape Online and Sony Media, Gift Certificate from Bettye Zoller Seitz for a Dallas Voiceover Workshop, and a Filmworkers Club Gift Basket!
Members are FREE and non-members are $10. It is a great opportunity for mixing, mingling and making connections!
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 starting 6:00pm
Where: Hector's on Henderson
2929 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-0432
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Come to unwind and network at the first Martini Madness of 2008!
We will be meeting at one of our favorite happenin' spots, the modern day supper club Sambuca in Addison, on Tuesday, the 12th to mix and mingle, share and bond.
We'll also be revealing a new look for Women In Film.Dallas!
Our WIF.D Marketing Committee has been working with WIF.D member Jana Perez and her students from Texas Woman’s University to develop a new image for WIF.D. It has been a great opportunity for our members to collaborate with and mentor these creative women, and the results are phenomenal! Come see the results and express a much-deserved "thank you" to these talented ladies!
Don't forget to bring your business cards, demos and/or marketing materials to display on our popular promotional table.
When Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Where
Sambuca
15207 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 385-8455
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Cost
WIF.D members: Free
Non-members & guests: only $10.00
About Sambuca - "There hasn't been a cooler supper club since Bogart ran Rick's Place" - Southern Living Magazine. The perfect blend of great live entertainment nightly, critically acclaimed cuisine and superb service makes Sambuca a truly unique dining experience. Sambuca features live entertainment 7 nights a week and their chic dining areas and dramatic bars create an upscale ambiance that redefines cool. Visit Sambuca at www.sambucarestaurant.com.
Martini Madness Wraps Up the Year with Kindness
Updated Dec. 15th --
While the weather was a bit dreary Tuesday evening, it didn’t prevent our members and quests from joining Women In Film.Dallas for our yearly Holiday Party and bi-monthly Martini Madness event hosted by our friends at Southside on Lamar.
Neighboring businesses, such as Texas Caribbean Foods, provided everyone with some delicious down-home cookin’ while Absinthe Lounge furnished the spirits. But what really made the evening such a success? YOUR presence and the presents that you generously donated to the homeless and Kym’s Kids!
See all the photos in our Gallery under Martini Madness!
This year’s holiday party for Women In Film.Dallas will mean even more as Martini Madness helps the homeless this season!
Please join us on Tuesday, December 11th starting at 6:00 pm at Southside on Lamar, Dallas’ newest oldest address, in the gorgeous, open-space art gallery.
Texas Caribbean Foods, famous for their renowned jerk chicken, will be catering our festivities by introducing us to luscious hors d’ouevres and the “just most delicious” iced tea ever! The cash bar will be provided by Absinthe Lounge, also located the Cedars neighborhood.
While Martini Madness is usually free to our members, this year there is an admission fee for everyone; however, one we think you won’t mind giving. Both members and non-members will need to donate a new unwrapped present, of whatever kind, for the homeless. We would like to focus on children’s gifts (certified safe, please), but any contributions you would like to make, will be welcomed. And the more the merrier!
Bring your friends, bring gifts and your marketing materials for our promotional table (members only) and wrap up the year with WIF.D!
Also note, we will be voting on your new WIF.D Board of Directors at this year’s event, so come and share, vote and join in on the festivities.
When and Where
Southside on Lamar
1409 South Lamar
(formerly the Sears Building)
December 11th
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost
A gift or gifts for the homeless
Everyone, both members and non-members
Thank you to our sponsors -- South Side on Lamar, Texas Caribbean Foods, and Absinthe Lounge.
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About Southside on Lamar – The rebirth of our Landmark Community is multifaceted with historic characteristics from an era long forgotten and timeless loft designs, commercial space, retail space and community amenities that will not be forgotten. We think you'll agree that South Side on Lamar is more than an address it's a unique, urban community! Visit us at www.southsideonlamar.com.
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About Texas Caribbean Foods – Known for our Jamaican patties, jerk chicken wings and jerk turkey legs, we offer a wide selection of Caribbean favorites for lunch, dinner and appetizers where service is fast and the atmosphere is nice casual and lively. We’ve been serving the best Caribbean cuisine in the area for over 12 years. Dine in, carry out or cater your next corporate event with the authentic taste of the Caribbean at www.texascaribbeanfoods.net.
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Martini Madness on the Move to Spike!
Martini Madness Update!
Updated Oct. 8th --
Thanks to Martini Madness and Spike Global Grill for teaming up to make this year’s 6th Annual Chick Flicks Film Festival a success! We saw a lot of new faces and signed up several new members! Once again Martini Madness proves to be one of the best networking events in the area. See the photos in our Gallery under Martini Madness and read the recap under Chick Flicks.
Reminder!
Our next Martini Madness will be on a THURSDAY! It’s true! We are breaking with tradition to join Chick Flicks and all the fun on October 4th at 6pm. Martini Madness will be kicking off the evening at Spike in the Mockingbird Station in conjunction with our 6th Annual Dallas Film Festival undefined Chick Flicks.
After that, we will "return to our regularly scheduled programming" undefined the second Tuesday of every other month undefined which means that after our October celebration we will once again meet on Tuesday, December 11th with our Holiday Martini Madness.
We invite members to bring your promo materials for our table! Socialize or don’t socialize; sit on the sideline and "people watch" while you enjoy the food and drinks! Whatever your style, we know you'll have a great time! It is free to WIF.D members and only $10.00 for non-members and guests.
Stay tuned for more information! In the meantime revisit some of our past gatherings at the WIF.D photo gallery. For more information on Chick Flicks, click here.
Recap of The Cape and Martini Madness
What a wonderful time we had at The Cape on Tuesday night!
Built ca. 1919, the owners have turned this sweet little home into a restaurant that feels as if you are visiting old Cape Cod with the fish and seafood fresh from the sea. Some of us like to enjoy a full meal at Martini Madness, and those who did were well pleased at the catch. 
Martini Madness is all about having a good time with friends. Old friends that we haven't seen for awhile come back to regale us with stories and hear what they may have missed, while "the regulars" seem to have equally as much to say. The hosts are always amazed at what a first-class group we are and invite us to return soon.
To those that missed out, the chairwomen of upcoming events encouraged us to attend this month’s programs, invited us to screenings, asked for PSA volunteers and reminded us of our semi-annual membership drive. So many things calling for our involvement! For exact details, look further on our website and DO get involved. The only thing missing was the shoe showcase, but we'll get to it next time!
REMEMBER! THE NEXT MARTINI MADNESS WILL BE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th AT SPIKE IN MOCKINGBIRD STATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR 6TH ANNUAL DALLAS FILM FESTIVAL CHICK FLICKS.
After that, we will "return to our regularly scheduled programming" undefined the second Tuesday of every other month undefined which means that after our October celebration we will once again meet on Tuesday, December 11th with our Holiday Martini Madness held at our beloved Mercury.
We invite members to bring your promo materials for our table! Socialize or don’t socialize; sit on the sideline and "people watch" while you enjoy the food and drinks! Whatever your style, we know you'll have a great time!
The Cape to Host Martini Madness
Last time we met we informally asked a couple of guests why they like to come to WIF.D’s Martini Madness. Beatrice Paz commented, “I’m interested in meeting new people in the industry.” Gordon Smith likes to, “Chat with people in the industry.” Rob Greaves added, “Networking!” There seems to be a pattern!
Join us this month at the breezy and relaxing restaurant and bar, The Cape at the Quadrangle from 6-9 pm. Tuesday August 14th for our infamous evening of sipping, snacking, socializing and swapping business cards.
Arrive early to display your business cards, demos and/or marketing materials on our new and popular promotional table – space is limited. Then be sure to join members and non-members around 7 pm as we casually circle to exchange names and business information with fellow industry professionals and friends. Don’t miss out this great networking opportunity! WIF.D members are free while non-members are only $10.00. View past Martini Madness information in past events and our photo gallery. Please link these two.
Tuesday, August 14th
6-9 pm
2704 Worthington, in the Quadrangle
Dallas, TX 75204
214-720-9010
Another Perk to Being a WIF.D Member
WIF.D is adding yet another great reason to be part of the Tuesday, June 12th, Martini Madness undefined a promotional table for members!
Martini Madness, already the area’s best networking tool around, now offers members another easy way to circulate and promote themselves. WIF.D will have a table set aside for our members' business cards, promo pieces, flyers, demos and other giveaways so that guests can read and collect while you mix and mingle. Space is limited to no more than a page (8 by 11 inch) space for each member and organization.
Our next get-together is June 12th at the fabulous Riccardi's on Routh Street, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
If you’re not familiar with Martini Madness, you’ll want to be. This second Tuesday of every other month, WIF.D tradition is one of the best networking tools around and it is never stuffy and uncomfortable. Just look through the photos from our recent successful gathering in April in our Gallery
Come and see for yourself and bring a friend to our next get-together - Tuesday, June 12th at Riccardi’s on Routh Street. WIF.D will have their own private space to make it even easier for you to mix and mingle.
We need a head-count so look for your evite coming soon or click on rsvp@wifdallas.org to let us know that you are coming.
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Riccardi's Revisited June 2007
Martini Madness Recap - Posted June 12, 2007
From the first moment you walked into the private and intimate space provided by our friends at Riccardi’s, Tammy and Laura, Women in Film.Dallas’ Membership Chairs, immediately made you feel welcome and a part of the family; and if you weren’t a member then, there is no doubt that you left the party thinking that perhaps tonight you found a home in WIF.D.
WIF.D’s main objective has always been to promote and enhance the recognition of our members and all professional women in the film and video industry, and Martini Madness is an excellent example of how WIF.D mixes mingling with fun, for a casual and never stuffy evening of networking. From the informal circle of introductions to the new promotional table where members can drop off marketing materials about themselves, Martini Madness proves time and time again to be one of the best marketing tools for women and men in the regionundefinedand it's loads of fun too!
Riccardi’s was the perfect host of WIF.D’s latest Martini Madness with their fabulous foodundefinedpasta, boneless buffalo wings and delicious salmonundefinedthe likes that many mentioned they had never tasted until that evening. Riccardi's drinks are among the best in Dallas, and the service was splendid!
Among the guests, Janis Burkland mentioned in the circle that our work with TXMPA has just begun and talked about how we can help with the momentum. To paraphrase our wonderful Martini Madness host and WIF.D board member Donatelle Mascari, "The bill is signed, but it's not going to be a free ride. Get involved!"
The promo tableundefined filled with business cards, promo pieces of every kind, and even a DVD player with a demo reel (smart thinking on one member’s part!)undefinedwas a hit.
“It was a great evening and one that I feel will resonate for a long, long time,” adds Donatelle.
WIF.D thanks every contributor that made this evening such a success! Don’t miss out on the next "Tuesday Tradition," August 13th. Check out the photos in our Gallery!
Dallas Video Festival Teams with Martini Madness August 8, 2006
August Martini Madness at
the Dallas Video Festival
August 8, 2006
Our August Martini Madness celebrated the women filmmakers showcasing their works at the Dallas Video Festival and was fabulous. Donatelle did a fabulous job. We thank the people at Spike who were so gracious to host us. Meredith signed up a bunch of new members. And the place was hopping. Afterwards, many of us went to see Chip Richie and Steve Heape's fantastic "Trail of Tears" Cherokee legacy. Members Deb Cornish did sound design and James Neel composed music.