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  Women in Film and Video (DC)  

The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual storytelling in all formats and mediums. "MediaMaker Spotlight" is produced by the Women in Film & Video Podcast Committee. Learn more at MediaMakerSpotlight.com.

The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual storytelling in all formats and mediums. "MediaMaker Spotlight" is produced by the Women in Film & Video Podcast Committee. Learn more at MediaMakerSpotlight.com.

 

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#149

Fashions of Clueless & More with Costume Designer Mona May

Iconic and prolific costume designer Mona May chats with host Candice Bloch to share about... more

07 Dec 2025

42 MINS

42:37

07 Dec 2025

#148

From Hollywood PR Executive to Bestselling Author

Host Sandra Abrams chats with former Hollywood PR executive, Libby Gill, about her book, M... more

23 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:19

23 Nov 2025

#147

The Beautiful Synergy of Concord Originals Music Docs

Host Candice Bloch interviews Sophia Dilley, the Executive Vice President of Concord Origi... more

09 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:09

09 Nov 2025

#146

Slashing Rom-Com and Horror Tropes with Heart Eyes Writer

Host Tara Jabbari talks with Michael Kennedy, one of the screenwriters and executive produ... more

26 Oct 2025

27 MINS

27:57

26 Oct 2025

#145

PBS's Chef Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana

Host Sandra Abrams has a lively conversation with James Beard Award winning chef, author, ... more

12 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:26

12 Oct 2025

#144

HBO's “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” Doc with EP, Steve Cohen

Host Candice Bloch interviews Steve Cohen, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer of HB... more

28 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:40

28 Sep 2025

#143

Bringing Phineas and Ferb to Life with Vincent Martella

Host Tara Jabbari has an animated conversation with actor Vincent Martella, best known as ... more

14 Sep 2025

30 MINS

30:26

14 Sep 2025

#142

Filmmaker Chats Direct from Ebertfest - Part 2: Angus MacLachlan & Steven Ball

In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight producer Brandon Ferry hosts behind-the-scenes inter... more

31 Aug 2025

37 MINS

37:59

31 Aug 2025

#141

Filmmaker Chats Direct from EbertFest - Part 1: Susan Seidelman & David Fortune

In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight producer Brandon Ferry sits down with two visionary ... more

17 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:31

17 Aug 2025

#140

Chaz Ebert: Moving Forward After Roger, a New Book, & More

In this episode, host Sandra Abrams sits down with Chaz Ebert, for a lively discussion abo... more

03 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:47

03 Aug 2025

#139

The Power of Preserving Family Legacies with Heritage Films

In this conversation, filmmaker Chance McClain sits down with host Candice Bloch and share... more

20 Jul 2025

42 MINS

42:49

20 Jul 2025

#138

Woman of Vision Honoree Talks Latest Project with Co-Creators

In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with three WIFV members about their independent ... more

06 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:32

06 Jul 2025

#137

Editing Your Career: A Conversation with Dustin Elkin

Host Tara Jabbari interviews editor Dustin Elkin who has worked in Los Angeles and Chicago... more

22 Jun 2025

29 MINS

29:23

22 Jun 2025

#136

Host Special: Celebrating 100 Episodes!

In this celebratory 100th episode of MediaMaker Spotlight, our three hosts - Candice, Sand... more

08 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:47

08 Jun 2025

#135

Producing Decades of Hollywood Blockbusters

In this episode, host Candice Bloch interviews William Fay, a seasoned producer and motion... more

25 May 2025

40 MINS

40:18

25 May 2025

#134

Words of War: Refusing to Silence Press Freedom (Part 2)

In this second episode of a special two-part series, host Sandra Abrams chats with Maxine ... more

11 May 2025

37 MINS

37:09

11 May 2025

#133

Words of War: Refusing to Silence Press Freedom (Part 1)

In this first episode of a special two-part series, host Sandra Abrams chats with Mark Max... more

27 Apr 2025

28 MINS

28:27

27 Apr 2025

#132

Greenlighting Sustainable Eco-Friendly Productions

Ahead of Earth Day, host Candice Bloch interviews Kat Friis, an Emmy award-winning produce... more

13 Apr 2025

28 MINS

28:30

13 Apr 2025

#131

Indie Filmmaking in Remote Areas & Communities

Host Tara Jabbari has a conversation with Catherine Haigh and Hannah Congdon to explore th... more

30 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:39

30 Mar 2025

#130

MediaMaker Spotlight Trailer

MediaMaker Spotlight, the official podcast of the DC-based non-profit, <a href='https://ww... more

24 Mar 2025

02 MINS

02:24

24 Mar 2025

#129

Practicing Safe Sets: Improving Production Health & Safety

Dr. Paul Heinzelmann of the documentary feature, Safe Sets, and Becky Morrison of the prod... more

16 Mar 2025

34 MINS

34:15

16 Mar 2025

#128

New Doc Feature: Who the Hell is Regina Jones?

Host Sandra Abrams chats with publishing trailblazer Regina Jones and Soraya Sélène, one o... more

02 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:07

02 Mar 2025

#127

Actor Carl Lumbly Reflects on Alias, Captain America, & More

In this episode, host Tara Jabari interviews actor Carl Lumbly, known for his roles in Cap... more

16 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:11

16 Feb 2025

#126

Host Special: Love, Laughs, and the Rom-Com Genre

It’s time for another all-hosts special! Hosts Sandra, Tara, and Candice chat all about ro... more

02 Feb 2025

46 MINS

46:40

02 Feb 2025

#125

Stories that Reframe Aging and Celebrate Older Women

Documentary filmmaker Melissa Davey sits down with host Candice Bloch in this episode to d... more

19 Jan 2025

34 MINS

34:15

19 Jan 2025

#124

Art Amidst Adversity: A Journey from Ukraine to Venice

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Zhanna Ozirna, a Ukrainian filmmaker whose ... more

05 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:53

05 Jan 2025

#123

September 5: Inside the Day of Terror That Changed Live TV

In this episode, host Candice Bloch has a brief chat with Director Tim Fehlbaum and actors... more

22 Dec 2024

17 MINS

17:05

22 Dec 2024

#122

Making Films That Highlight Shared Humanity

In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Monda Raquel Webb, former EVP of WIFV (and ... more

08 Dec 2024

28 MINS

28:32

08 Dec 2024

#121

An Actor’s Career Retrospective and Observations

During a virtual press junket for 2024’s summer blockbuster, Borderlands, actor Benjamin B... more

24 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:21

24 Nov 2024