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- WIF.D Brings You BusinessKillers
- 2007 In Review!
- World Wide Web and You In Review!
- World Wide Web and You
- The World Wide Web and You Pre-Production Announcement
- Revisiting On the Air with WIF.D
- On the Air with Women in Film.Dallas
- Audio Program a Success!
- Audio From Pre-Pro to Post
- A Sony Success Story
- Seminar: Sony HD Media and Format Technologies
- WIFTI Showcase 2007
WIF.D Brings You BusinessKillers
Do you really know what your business is worth? Think you can’t beat Uncle Sam? These are only a couple of the primary mistakes a person make to “kill their business”.
Women In Film.Dallas invites you to businessKillers, a timely educational program for the new year, Wednesday evening, January 30th at TM Television. Admission for WIF.D members is free and non-members are only $15.00.
You are your own best asset when planning for your future, and this program is key to providing the tools you need to help achieve financial independence.
Join us for networking and refreshments at 6:30pm and then at 7:00pm for a program where you will:
- Explore six business mistakes, as represented by commonly held misconceptions, that can destroy a company
- Learn from startlingly true-to-life depictions of the most common planning mistakes a person can make when owning and operating a business
- Discover how to apply proven tactics to help run your business more effectively
- Discuss the rational vs. the emotional aspects of owning a business
With Kathaleen Bauer from HFG Advisors as moderator, panelists will include Lisa Rapfogel-Ostroff from HFG Advisors, David Friedman of Dallas Audio Post, Lawyer Sabina Bramlett of Sabina C. Bramlett PC, and Bob Griffin from KBA Accounting.
Download the businessKillers questionnaire and RSVP to get a head start on identifying any areas that need to be addressed. Get ready for a great ’08 and "Create Yourself" with WIF.D.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
TM Television (website)
2307 Springlake Road, Suite 518
Dallas, TX 75234
(972) 243-4772
Cost
WIF.D Members – FREE
Non-members only $15
RSVP
rsvp@wifdallas.org
Sponsors – Women In Film.Dallas, BusinessKillers, TM Television, HFG Advisors, Dallas Audio Post, Sabina C. Bramlett PC, KBA Accounting
Interested in getting your name out there? Become a raffle sponsor for this event by contacting events@wifdallas.org today.WIF.D is proud to invite you businessKillers to this January 30th, a presentation in a series of programs this year that will empower you to “Create Yourself”
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2007 In Review!
2007 held a fascinating and popular array of programs and events for WIF.D members and friends. From movie screenings and exhibits to key educational programs, WIF.D made and impact and was a visible force in the industry and marketplace throughout the year.
“It was my pleasure to be a part of this program. I believe we'll be able to be involved in future projects with Women in Film based on the turn out.”
Program Sponsor of The World Wide Web program -- Jim Barrett – Bexel- Dallas
Looking back at our educational programing, Sony HD Media and Format Technologies provided an overview of Sony’s wide range of professional HD formats all of which were on site that evening at Magic Video for participants to see and ask questions.
Tips and techniques, and even the mistakes, from some of the leading professionals in the audio industry were shared at Audio from Pre-Production to Post over at our friends at Dallas Audio and Post, which examined all the nuances of audio production from first scout to final mix.
Getting your project aired on public television, what types of productions and costs associated with broadcasting were the topics when WIF.D members and guests attended On the Air with WIF.D , a FREE to everyone presentation at KERA.
Turnout was most impressive as WIF.D members enjoyed The World Wide Web and You: Marketing Yourself on the Internet at Reel FX with a great panel of speakers sharing their insights to our crowd.
Each of these programs were engrossing, providing a variety of knowledge and insight into our amazing industry and the talent of our speakers, members and sponsors.
Learn more about this year's great lineup and about becoming a sponsor and how you'll benefit from teaming with Women In Film.Dallas by visiting our Sponsorship page or contacting Sara Madsen Miller or Tammy Nguyen Lee at events.
World Wide Web and You In Review!
The turnout for our program "The World Wide Web and You: Marketing Yourself on the Internet" was so positive and interesting that we got so caught up in socializing and listening to the speakers that we couldn’t get to take many pictures. Thanks to Allen Mondell for capturing the great crowd.
Thank you to our sponsors – Reel FX, Bexel, House of Blues, IZZE Beverage, MPS Studios, and Texas Land and Cattle for helping us to create this informative program.
Thank you to our instructive panel of speakers again for sharing their insights to our crowd. We appreciated Paige Dawson, CEO of MPD Ventures, for coming out to share her tips and strategies for marketing and e-branding on the Web; Brian Nodeland, Producer at Texas Instruments Television, for delving into podcasting, streaming videos and webcasts; and Derek Kompare, Assistant Professor of the Division of Cinema-Television, Meadows School of the Arts at SMU on filling us in on blogging, viral campaigns and the YouTube revolution.
While this may be our last educational program of the year, stay tuned for an exciting year to come. If you are a business and wish to sponsor one of our future programs, please let us know. We will be happy to create a customized sponsor package for you and your business.
Sponsors
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About Bexel-Dallas - Involved in every major area of broadcast television and corporate production since 1981, Bexel is a leader in the field of cutting edge HD video rentals, video/audio rentals, engineering expertise, technical advice and custom production solutions. Visit www.bexel.com. |
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About Reel FX Creative Studios - Founded in 1993, is an award-winning studio where accomplished artists and preeminent technology converge to produce extraordinary creative solutions. Our core services include visual effects, animation, design, and creative editorial. Visit us at www.reelfx.com. |
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About MPS Studios - This full-service facility offers 65,000 square feet of sound stages, equipment, and support staff in Dallas, TX. Not only do we focus on providing the friendliest, most comfortable atmosphere and the most functional facility imaginable, we aim to give you the best rental experience possible. Visit us at www.mpsfilm.com. |
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About House of Blues - Home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art, HOB was established in 1992 when it converted a historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts into the original House of Blues®. Read the full story at www.hob.com. |
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About IZZE - The IZZE Beverage Company produces the highest quality, all-natural sparkling fruit juices that are refreshing, healthy and pure. Visit IZZE at www.izze.com to learn more about this refreshingly different beverage. |
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About Texas Land & Cattle Steak House - Started in Dallas, TX in 1993, we’ve grown to 25 restaurants with 19 of them in Texas, 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 3 in North Carolina. With our dedication to southern hospitality and great food we have been named the #1 steakhouse in almost every market we serve. Steak us out at www.texaslandandcattle.com. |
World Wide Web and You
Another FREE & Educational Program for WIF.D Members!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 6th and join us for our next program called The World Wide Web and You: Marketing Yourself on the Internet. Free to WIF.D members and only $15.00 for guests, this evening begins with networking and refreshments from IZZE Beverage and Texas Land and Cattle! The program is equally appetizing!
Many of us are guilty of it! We don’t always put ourselves first when it comes to marketing and we don’t always take advantage of the most popular marketing tool available to us today – the Internet. The World Wide Web and You on Tuesday, November 6th gives you the latest scoop and the best techniques to marketing yourself more effectively out there in cyberspace.
We’ll be gathering at Reel FX – Radium in Dallas to examine all the ways that you can better tell your story. Paige Dawson, CEO of MPD Ventures, a nationally certified woman-owned enterprise offering full-service, creative solutions that bring your business values to life through powerful words, images and campaigns, will kick off the evening with her best strategies to marketing and e-branding yourself on the Web. Then Brian Nodeland, Producer at Texas Instruments Television, will share his insights and answer your questions on podcasting on everything from streaming videos to webcasts. Also on the agenda, Derek Kompare, Assistant Professor of the Division of Cinema-Television, Meadows School of the Arts at SMU, will fill us in on blogging, viral campaigns and the YouTube revolution.
When & Where
Tuesday, November 6th
6:30 Reception and 7:00 Program
Reel FX – Radium
301 N. Crowdus Street
Dallas, TX 75226
Cost
Free to Women in Film.Dallas Members, $15.00 for Non-members, RSVP at rsvp@wifdallas.org
More About Our Sponsors
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About Bexel-Dallas - Involved in every major area of broadcast television and corporate production since 1981, Bexel is a leader in the field of cutting edge HD video rentals, video/audio rentals, engineering expertise, technical advice and custom production solutions. Visit www.bexel.com. |
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About Reel FX Creative Studios – Founded in 1993, is an award-winning studio where accomplished artists and preeminent technology converge to produce extraordinary creative solutions. Our core services include visual effects, animation, design, and creative editorial. Visit us at www.reelfx.com.
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About MPS Studios – This full-service facility offers 65,000 square feet of sound stages, equipment, and support staff in Dallas, TX. Not only do we focus on providing the friendliest, most comfortable atmosphere and the most functional facility imaginable, we aim to give you the best rental experience possible. Visit us at www.mpsfilm.com.
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About House of Blues – Home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art, HOB was established in 1992 when it converted a historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts into the original House of Blues®. Read the full story at www.hob.com.
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About IZZE - The IZZE Beverage Company produces the highest quality, all-natural sparkling fruit juices that are refreshing, healthy and pure. Visit IZZE at www.izze.com to learn more about this refreshingly different beverage.
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About Texas Land & Cattle Steak House – Started in Dallas, TX in 1993, we’ve grown to 25 restaurants with 19 of them in Texas, 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 3 in North Carolina. With our dedication to southern hospitality and great food we have been named the #1 steakhouse in almost every market we serve. Steak us out at www.texaslandandcattle.com. |
The World Wide Web and You Pre-Production Announcement
We are still in the pre-production of this new educational program that is set for Tuesday, November 6th, but we are moving fast to finalize the details and sponsorship.
So pencil-us-in for another great educational program called The World Wide Web and You: Marketing Yourself on the Internet. We’ll be gathering at Reel FX – Radium in Dallas to examine all the ways that you can better tell your story out in cyberspace. This program will look at different ways and strategies of marketing and e-branding yourself on the Internet, while learning more about search engine optimization, podcasting, navigating blogs and the Community.
Stay tuned for more information on the program, guests speakers, and any hints of the free giveaways from Women in Film.Dallas and our great sponsors thus far undefined IZZE, Reel FX – Radium, Bexel, and House of Blues.
For more information about the program or sponsorship contact events and chat with Program Co-Chairs Sara Madsen Miller and/or Tania Khalaf.
Revisiting On the Air with WIF.D
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What a crowd! See more by visiting our Gallery!
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We were so pleased with the turnout to our recent program September 11th at KERA! And it seems that those that attended were equally pleased!
Rumor has it that we had a difficult time pulling people away from the fabulous food furnished by our friends at eatZi’s. It took the lure of our giveaways from our sponsors to grab their attention.
One of the goals of Women in Film.Dallas is to emphasize all the wonderful talent in our industry, and our sponsors are five businesses that we are so proud to be associated with and to praise prior to, at the event, and afterward! We were pleased to hear that one of our sponsors said that WIF.D’s program publicity was better than their direct marketing campaigns. Another sponsor shared that they, too, were pleased with the attendance and the variety of people they met.
Publicity can’t take the credit, though. It truly was the WIF.D programming team, the topic, the great panel lined up for the evening’s events, and the audience’s participation!
Bill Young, KERA’s VP of Programming, provided a general overview of the PBS system and how KERA fits into the fold. He also updated everyone on how February 2009 will change the industry when every station goes digital, and their challenge to come up with 24-hour programming for 4 – 5 stations.
Sylvia Komatsu, Senior VP of Content, discussed KERA's Strategic Plan and three areas of focus: News and Civic Affairs, Southwest content (history, cultural and the arts), and Children and Family. She reiterated how beneficial it is to take advantage of all platforms undefined radio, TV, and Web undefined when presenting a program.
Rob Tranchin, Executive Producer, discussed ITVS and LINCs, as well as the Minority Consortia funding avenues, and how KERA can rent equipment for a project or help with pre-production and post-production via their edit systems.
Filmmakers Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell of Media Projects, Inc., joined us to give us their personal perspective of getting a program on the air. They discussed working with KERA in a variety of ways and how supportive KERA was to them. They also emphasized how key it is to “love what you do, you have to be persistent, and you can’t take it personal” - Allen Mondell.
Once again, thank you to our sponsors, participants and guests for making this program such a success and for making Women in Film. Dallas a stronger organization every day!
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About KERA - The leading public radio and television station for North Texas, contributes to the national PBS and National Public Radio schedules by producing and presenting programs that showcase Texas and the Southwest to the nation. KERA’s original reports, talk shows and documentaries have been lauded for excellence by top industry awards. The station’s commitment to education also extends beyond its airwaves through its Educational Resource Center, which creates multimedia content in the areas of literacy, parenting and math. For more information, please visit www.kera.org.
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About Roeder & Moon - Offering a wide variety of insurance products to the Entertainment Industry, we strive to provide the best possible service to our clients through innovative ideas like Internet certificates and insurance on a per project basis. The insurance companies we represent have developed specialized policies to answer the needs of the Entertainment Industry including Film Production, Concerts, Sports, and Special Events. Visit us at www.roedermoon.com.
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About Bexel-Dallas - Involved in every major area of broadcast television and corporate production since 1981, Bexel is a leader in the field of cutting edge HD video rentals, video/audio rentals, engineering expertise, technical advice and custom production solutions. Visit www.bexel.com.
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About Kennedy's ENG - Kennedy's has been serving and selling to the television and film industry with all types of ENG/EFP support equipment since 1978. Not only do they sell top of the line equipment, they've also expanded their repair services. Visit www.kennedyseng.com.
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About eatZi’s - Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure? Welcome to eatZi’s, a true European-market specializing in Chef-crafted gourmet meals for dine-in or take-out, plus catering for special occasions and events. Visit www.eatzis.catertrax.com.
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On the Air with Women in Film.Dallas
Sponsors
KERA, Roeder & Moon Insurance, Bexel-Dallas, Kennedy's ENG, and eatZi's
Program
Tuesday, September 11th learn the many facets of getting your project aired on public television as WIF.D invites everyone to a FREE presentation at KERA, featuring speakers from the KERA team and our own WIF.D member, Heather Courtney. KERA’s Bill Young, Vice President of Programming, will address PBS operations, the 2009 digital revolution and the costs associated with broadcasting a project. Sylvia Komatsu, Senior Vice President of Content, will focus on the initiatives that KERA has for the future while Rob Tranchin, Executive Producer and liaison to Independent Producers will discuss types of productions and what independents might find useful. Heather then will wrap the evening with her story of getting her project on the air. Don’t miss out on this informative program, the giveaways and refreshments.
Join us - Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:30 Reception
7:00 Program
FREE to everyone – all members of the TV/Film community
KERA
3000 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75201
www.kera.org
RSVP
rsvp@wifdallas.org
Audio Program a Success!
Thank you sponsors and thank you, our guests, for the big turnout and positive feedback for our recent audio program at Dallas Audio Post Group, August 23rd. As you can see from the photos in our Gallery, we had a great time.
Dallas Audio Post Group was the prefect host. Folks had to be pulled away from the delicious food and drinks and great giveaways furnished by our contributing sponsors, and from the camaraderie to get the program underway. After opening remarks from WIF.D President, Meredith Stephens, Program Co-chairs, Sara Maden-Miller and Tania Khalaf, and our generous sponsors, we rotated from room to room gathering valuable tips and hearing helpful stories from industry professionals in pre-production with Don Stokes, Janis Burklund and Gordon Gibson, to production with Stacy Brownrigg, David Daniels and Rene Coronado, and post production with Brad Dale and Mark Kerins.
Many of you commented how much you enjoyed the program and how you were looking forward to meeting again and continuing the exchange of ideas and information! Check out our link to our events calendar to learn more.
Thank you again to all who participated to make this program such a success!
Audio From Pre-Pro to Post
WomenInFilm.Dallas Presents Audio Program August 23rd
Sponsors
Dallas Audio Post, Mary Collins Agency, HFG Advisors, Media 2-Way Radio, TapeOnline.com, TM Television and Occhiali Modern Optics.
Program
WIF.D members and guests are invited to a special August program, Audio from Pre-Production to Post. This program, hosted by Dallas Audio Post, plans to examine all the nuances of audio production from your first scout to final mix. Hear the tips and techniques, and even the mistakes, from some of the leading professionals in the industry. They are willing to tell all and answer any questions you may have.
Join us at Dallas Audio Post at 6pm for cocktails, with the program starting at 7pm. All are invited to attend, members and non-members. WIF.D members are free while guests are only $15.00. All are encouraged to come, learn, and develop new contacts. You’ll receive a handout of key teachings and a chance to win give-aways, like cool shades from Occhiali Optics.
When
Thursday, August 23, 2007
6pm – 7pm Refreshments
7pm Program
Cost
WIF.D Members Free and Guests Only $15.00.
Where Dallas Audio Post
1137 Conveyor Lane
Dallas, TX 75247
Map
Please R.S.V.P. at rsvp@wifdallas.org
If you need more information, contact events@wifdallas.org.
A Sony Success Story
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Thanks to Board members Laura (Membership), Tania and Sara (Programs) for another great educational program!
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Thank you to all who participated in making the WIF.D and Sony HD Seminar a SUCCESS! We had a great turn out, despite the weather!
The folks at Magic Video were the perfect host and the refreshments from TapeOnline.com were scrumptious! Reviews from our fellow organizations have been glowing!
Seminar: Sony HD Media and Format Technologies
The don’t-miss seminar, Sony HD Media and Format Technologies, was held on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Beginning with a casual meet and greet reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., this seminar included an overview of Sony’s wide range of professional HD formats and the tape/disc media currently used in broadcast, production and E-Cinematography including HDV, XDCAM HD, HDCAM, the ultimate - HDCAM SR. Free to WIF.D members and a free gift too!
As Sony marks 20 years in High Definition video, they continue to expand the capabilities of the media to recording, playback, and archival. WIF.D has asked Wayne Desmond, Sony’s Senior Manager of Technical Training to further explain Sony’s contributions to the technology behind each format and the media used for each of the four Sony cameras, HDV, XDCAM HD, HDCAM, and the HDCAM SR, all of which will be on site this evening for participants to see and ask questions.
The presentation is free to WIF.D members, $10.00 for our DPA associates and only $15.00 for non-members and will begin at 6:30 p.m., after a brief reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by an opportunity to get a closer look and explore the differences between the four HD cameras on display from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our friends at Magic Video in Carrollton have been kind enough to open their doors for this special gathering. There is no additional price for parking and refreshments will be generously provided by TapeOnline.com.
If you are involved in digital video production, or expect to be, no matter what your level of technical knowledge, this practical technology seminar will surely provide information you’ll find valuable.
Magic Video
2424 Lacy Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
www.magicvideo.com
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WIF Members - FREE
DPA Members - $10
Non-members - $15
WIFTI Showcase 2007
PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release Feb. 20, 2007
One Night Only – A Short Film Showcase Women in Film.Dallas is excited to join Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) in showcasing 9 short films by some of the best female filmmakers worldwide.
For one night only, in 14 cities, across three continents and Chapters globally, WIF.D will join in a simultaneous screening as part of Celebrating International Women’s Day 2007. Locally WIF.D is inviting everyone – members, non-members, family and friends – to view these 9 films, 84 minutes of movie magic, the evening of March 8th at the Studio Movie Grill in Addison, with cocktails beginning at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5 for WIF.D members and $10 for non-members. The screening will include international films from Germany, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S. To learn more about this special evening or to read a synopsis of each film and to RSVP, visit the Women In Film.Dallas website at www.wifdallas.org.
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Contacts – Marla Fields, Publicity Co-Chair 972-978-2630 marla.fields@sbcglobal.net or Caprice Swiercinsky, Publicity Co-Chair 214-789-7364 sharkvitality@hotmail.com