WIFVNE Table Reading: THE GRANDPARENTS by Sharon Contillo
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST on Zoom
Open to all to attend!

This month's feature film script is THE GRANDPARENTS written by by Sharon Contillo. “Bringing the family together, one hilarious unraveling at a time.” Retired from the mob grandparents kidnap their grandchildren from their helicopter parents and take them on an eye-opening adventure while being chased by the cops.

Join WIFVNE on the last Tuesday of every month for a showcase of readings of new scripts brought to life by WIFVNE member performers. Admission is free for WIFVNE Members, General Admission is $5. Titles to be announced shortly! RSVP today.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for these upcoming table readings!
Tuesday, March 25th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, April 29th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

A Conversation With: Filmmaker Catherine Argyrople
Tuesday, March 4th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 pm EST on ZOOM

Catherine Argyrople is an independent film director, writer, and creative producer committed to empowering women through female-centered narratives and authentic storytelling. Catherine is passionate about representation in front and behind the camera, uplifting inclusive teams of diverse female filmmakers and talent. Her production company, CATALYZE HER, specializes in diverse narrative and commercial content.

Catherine was born and raised in the Boston area and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a degree in Media & Screen Studies, Media Production, and Entrepreneurship. 

Catherine’s debut feature film, Growing Pains, premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival in New York City and The Boston International Film Festival in 2024. Growing Pains was awarded the prestigious ReFrame Stamp by The Sundance Institute and Women in Film for gender-balanced hiring.

Growing Pains is a semi-autobiographical real and raw coming-of-age story about identity, sexuality, and the aftermath of surviving cancer with unflinching honesty– inspired by Catherine’s personal experience as a childhood cancer survivor. Growing Pains was honored on the Diversity Spotlight at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival by Nielsen, Studio System, and RespectAbility.

Free to WIFVNE Members, $10 General Admission.

Networking Wednesday with Erica Brookhyser
Wednesday March 19th at 7:00 PM
Free and open to all!

Join WIFVNE Member Erica Brookhyser as she leads our March Networking Wednesday on Zoom. This is your opportunity to start fresh and connect with members of the New England film, video, acting and commercial media community.

Listen and learn in a low-key environment. Share an offer, make an ask. Tell us what you are working on and what you are working towards. 

Event is free, with an optional $5 "Pay it Forward" Donation to WIFVNE. Funds will be used to support workshops and events.

Erica Brookhyser is an accomplished voiceover artist with over 15 years of performing experience. A trained opera singer, Erica completed her voiceover training at Edge Studio in New York. Her background in vocal performance, acting, teaching, and foreign languages brings extra versatility to Erica’s natural vocal richness. A sought-after VO for corporate videos and commercials, her client list includes The Washington Post, Nokia, Thomson Reuters, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Johns Hopkins University among others. www.EricaBrookhyser.com.

WIFVNE Monthly Table Reading Series
Tuesday, March 25th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Zoom
Open to all to attend!

Join WIFVNE on the last Tuesday of every month for a showcase of readings of new scripts brought to life by WIFVNE member performers. Admission is free for WIFVNE Members, General Admission is $5. Titles to be announced shortly! RSVP today.

SEEKING WIFVNE MEMBER PERFORMERS 18+ of all genders, ethnicity and abilities! If interested in being a Zoom reader for this or future readings, please submit your Headshot & Resume, Demo Reel or Video Samples and the month(s) you are available to read to tablereads@wifvne.org with the subject: Actor Submission for Month(s) Available. Actors will be notified a week prior regarding casting and will be sent their roles/scripts at that time. These are unpaid volunteer positions.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for these upcoming table readings!
Tuesday, April 29th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM