Upcoming events

    • 12 May 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Online, Zoom
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    Virtual Networking Night

    Monday, May 12, 2025

    Join Us for a Virtual Networking Night!

    Calling all filmmakers, writers, producers, and creatives—let’s connect!

    Join WIFSFBA for an exciting Virtual Networking Night, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow members, share your projects, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations—all from the comfort of your home! 

    Whether you're looking for a creative partner, industry advice, or just want to expand your network, this is the perfect chance to engage with a vibrant community of women in film and media.

    Expect breakout room discussions, and engaging conversations with like-minded creatives. Don’t miss this chance to grow your network and get inspired!


    • 17 May 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual [Zoom]
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    WIFSFBA Presents

    Harnessing the Latest in AI for Filmmaking

    with PHILIP SHANE

    Documentary Producer, Director, and Editor

     

    Saturday, May 17, 2025 — 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT | Zoom

    $35.00 | Early Bird: $25.00 — Register by May 7 to save!

     

    Discover how to:

    • Leverage cutting-edge AI in filmmaking and television

    • Integrate the newest AI tools to boost creativity

    • Generate scripts, interview questions, outlines, storyboards, illustrations, images, b-roll, music, sound effects, and more


    Philip is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 35 years of experience. Philip's work has appeared on PBS, ABC, the History Channel, and in theaters worldwide. His acclaimed films include "BEING ELMO" (Special Jury Prize at Sundance), "DANCING IN JAFFA" (Best Editing at DocAviv Festival), "TIP OF THE SPEAR" for ABC News (DuPont Columbia Award for Broadcast Journalism) and "MARTIN LUTHER KING" (ABC, Emmy for Outstanding Historical Program).


    He's collaborated with music legends, editing "THE BEATLES REVOLUTION" for ABC, "WINGSPAN" with Paul McCartney, as well as documentaries with Bruce Springsteen, Carly Simon and more.


    Philip's current projects include a feature documentary about the iconic video game MYST and hosting the science podcast WHAT THE IF?


    Philip is a sought-after speaker on AI in documentary filmmaking. He's presented at the DOC NYC, DC/Dox, the World Congress of Science & Factual Producers, The D-Word and Peter Hamilton’s Documentary Business & The Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television. His in depth classes are available at Desktop-Documentaries.com.


    Philip is deeply committed to helping filmmakers harness the power of AI to tell compelling stories and revolutionize the documentary filmmaking process.


Past events

14 Apr 2025 Virtual Networking Night
19 Feb 2025 WIFSFBA Town Hall Meeting
14 Dec 2024 WIFSFBA In-Person Holiday Mixer December 2024
19 Nov 2024 ADAPTATION for Film, TV, Books, Streaming & More
18 Sep 2024 Conversations & Connections: Funding Your Film
13 Jul 2024 WIFSFBA Community Mixer at BraveMaker Film Fest
5 Jun 2024 Writers Workshop with Lorien McKenna
10 May 2024 Prompting ChatGPT with Philip Shane
23 Apr 2024 2024 Pitch-a-Pro Night
15 Apr 2024 Free Pitch Practice with James Dalessandro
16 Mar 2024 WIFSFBA Mixer at Cinequest Film Festival
15 Mar 2024 Lois Vossen from Independent Lens
24 Jan 2024 You Can’t Always Fix It In Post 🎞️ 🤦‍♀️
14 Dec 2023 Holiday Social at Uno Dos Tacos in San Francisco
16 Nov 2023 Conversations & Connections: Self-Distribution Panel
15 Oct 2023 In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month...A Conversation with Filmmaker Julie Rubio
14 Oct 2023 Young Women Writers Screenwriting Contest Panel Discussion
23 Sep 2023 WGA + SAG-AFTRA Strike Update Panel
9 Sep 2023 THE INS AND OUTS OF FILM FESTIVALS Presented by Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis
20 Aug 2023 Get Free Tickets by Sat. for Sun. '7000 Miles' at Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
22 Jul 2023 Community Mixer at Epicurious Garden
1 Jun 2023 An Enthralling Evening with Gabrielle Carteris: An Unmissable Virtual Event
27 May 2023 AI in Filmmaking
11 May 2023 Love, Gilda: Discussion with Director Lisa D'Apolito
20 Apr 2023 Root of Evil/Facing Evil with Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecoraro
23 Mar 2023 Conversations & Connections: Spring Virtual Conversation with Joslyn Rose Lyons
31 Jan 2023 Pitch-a-Pro Night
8 Dec 2022 Holiday Virtual Social
16 Nov 2022 Plan Like A Boss with Amanda Secen and Meghan Kahler
19 Oct 2022 Conversations & Connections: Fall Virtual Panel on Post-Production
15 Sep 2022 WIFSFBA Short Film Showcase (Viewing, Q&A and Audience Awards)
21 Aug 2022 Free Ticket for You and a Guest to The Allnighter Film at the Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival
18 Jul 2022 Pitch Practice Panel
3 May 2022 Plan Like A Boss - Investment Strategies
24 Mar 2022 Conversations & Connections: Spring Virtual Panel on COVID Compliance
1 Mar 2022 Plan Like A Boss - Strategies for budgeting, reducing debt & reaching financial goals!
2 Dec 2021 Fair Use & Copyright Law in Film & Media with Jack Lerner
11 Nov 2021 Fall Cocktail Table Read
20 Oct 2021 Conversations & Connections: Fall Virtual Mixer--An Evening with the SF Film Commission
27 Sep 2021 September Virtual Social
21 Sep 2021 Plan Like A Boss - Retirement Planning for the Independent Contractor
15 Jul 2021 WIFSFBA Regional Meetup (Fairfax)
25 Mar 2021 Conversations & Connections: Virtual Spring Mixer


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