WIFVNE Table Read Tuesdays are back for 2026! 
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30PM

Table Read Tuesdays takes place monthly, spotlighting fresh voices in film and television and performed by WIFVNE member actors. Join us for these lively readings followed by a discussion with the writer.
Admission is $5 for the general public and free for WIFVNE members.
Reserve your spot and support emerging writers and performers in our community!

This week's Spotlight: Title Announced Soon!

Written by: TBD

Register here if you are a table read actor or want to enjoy listening in: https://www.wifvne.org/event-6812823

Interested in participating? WIFVNE members can submit scripts or sign up to be a reader by emailing tablereads@wifvne.org.

October 6, 2026

Time: 6 - 7pm Eastern

Location: Virtual | Zoom

Come join us for a full Q&A conversation about crowd funding with John Trigonis (J.T.). J.T. will answer all of your questions in this lively session. He’ll share practical insights on how filmmakers can build support, raise money, and create campaigns that connect with audiences.

J.T. Trigonis is a leading voice in film crowdfunding and the author of Crowdfunding for Filmmakers.

Register Now: 
https://www.wifvne.org/event-6849483

More John Trigonis:

John Trigonis (he/him) is the author of Crowdfunding for Filmmakers: The Way to a Successful Film Campaign (2016) and former Film & Creative Campaign Strategist at Indiegogo. During his time couching filmmakers and crowdfunding campaign managers, Trigonis has helped raise funds for some of the biggest campaigns, including Super Troopers 2, Code 8, Con Man, Life Itself, Iron Sky: The Coming Race, King on Screen, and What We Left Behind.

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM ET | Virtual (Zoom) | Free

Join WIFVNE member, actor, voice-over artist, and productivity coach Corrie Legge for our monthly Networking Wednesday! Whether you're just starting out or deep into your next project, this is a chance to meet fellow creatives working in film, video, acting, and commercial media across New England.

Come share what you're working on — or working toward — in a welcoming, no-pressure space. Make an ask. Offer support. Be part of the conversation.

Free and open to all, with an optional $5 "Pay it Forward" donation to help support WIFVNE programming.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 | 10:00–11:00am ET | Virtual (Zoom) | Free

Looking to make new connections or reconnect with the creative community? Join us for Networking Wednesday, August 12th at 6:00PM hosted by WIFVNE member and Boston-area actress, screenwriter and playwright, Nicky Lowney.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your next project, this is a chance to meet fellow creatives working in film, video, acting, and commercial media across New England. Come share what you’re working on—or working toward—in a welcoming, no-pressure space. Make an ask. Offer support. Be part of the conversation.

Admission is free, with an optional $5 “Pay it Forward” donation to help support WIFVNE programming.

Join Us for our first EVER Showcase at Belcourt of Newport, in Newport, RI.

Address: 657 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Free Parking on site

Viewing Admission Ticket prices includes light snacks and drinks

Come celebrate New England filmmaking at historic Belcourt of Newport! Enjoy an evening of connection and creativity featuring a curated showcase of short films, music videos, trailers, commercials, and more.

Admission to view and support our local community's work:

• $10 WIFVNE Member
• $15 Non WIFVNE Member

Want to submit your completed work?

Go to our Film Freeway link here to submit your completed work:

https://filmfreeway.com/WomeninFilmandVideoNewEngland-FilmScreening

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM ET | Virtual (Zoom) | Free

Join WIFVNE member, actor, voice-over artist, and productivity coach Corrie Legge for our monthly Networking Wednesday! Whether you're just starting out or deep into your next project, this is a chance to meet fellow creatives working in film, video, acting, and commercial media across New England.

This Networking Wednesday will focus on preparing for the annual meeting - how to present yourself, how to find the people you're looking to connect with, etc. Come share what you're working on — or working toward — in a welcoming, no-pressure space. Make an ask. Offer support. Be part of the conversation.

Free and open to all, with an optional $5 "Pay it Forward" donation to help support WIFVNE programming.

JOIN US for this year's Annual Meeting & Conference being held at GBH, 1 Guest Street, Boston MA.

All ticket prices include:

• Complimentary Parking onsite
• Food, Drinks, Snacks
• Red Carpet with video interviews
• WIFVNE Step & Repeat Photos
• Studio Lab GlamBot shots (New this year!)
• SWAG bag of goodies
• Photos and Glambot Videos will be made to all attendees after the event

SEGMENT 1: WIFVNE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Arrival: 11:00 AM

• 11:00 AM - Buffet Lunch in Calderwood
• 11:30 AM - Live Table Read of the winner of the WIFVNE Script Contest
• SUBMIT HERE: https://filmfreeway.com/WIFVNEContests
• 12:20 PM - Demystifying VFX with Studio Lab
• 1:35 PM - Widen the Lens with HumanKind casting + talent
• BREAK (15 mins)
• 2:35 PM - Verticals and Distribution in your future?
• 3:25 PM - Live Pitching with Emmy Award winner Andrew Osborne
• 4:00 PM - Both Sides of the Lens: Casting Secrets from Emmy Award winners ( Boston Casting, Inc. and Angela Peri)

Come visit with the Vendor tables throughout the Conference and meet up with our friends GBH, Ecast Productions, Studio Lab and VAGRANTS

SEGMENT 2: WIFVNE ANNUAL MEETING (EVENING EVENT)

Arrival and Start time: 5:30 PM

Then we head into the Atrium for all the festivities, food, drinks, networking and more!

5:30 PM - 6:55 PM:

• Welcome reception with Red Carpet with Video Interviews, WIFVNE Step & Repeat photos, and the Studio Lab GlamBot photos
• During this time we'll also have a delicious food buffet, drinks (wine, beer, waters, sodas)
• Vendor tables
• Raffle Items
• Silent Auction Table
• Lots of Networking and fun !

• Welcome and Thank you
• Live Musical talent performed by WIFVNE member and board Treasurer, @laurel Kulow
• A year in review and look forward to the future for 2027
• Fireside Chat with WIFVNE President, Sharon Contillo and Emmy Nominated producer and host of Angle on producers, Carolina Groppa
• Final President remarks
• Dessert, coffee, tea, refreshments and more Networking
• Stick around for more in-the-moment video interviews!

****** TICKET PRICES *******

Early Bird (Aug 15 to Sept 30)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $20
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $50
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $100
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $120

Regular (Oct 1 to Oct 31)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $30
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $60
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $110
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $130

Late (Nov 1 to 17)

• MEMBER: Meeting Only: $40
• MEMBER: Meeting & Conference: $70
• PUBLIC: Meeting Only: $120
• PUBLIC: Meeting & Conference: $140