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New View BIG News...ss200
rom FIs it time for a snack yet?!Fon Here's what we've been up to so far this year... 2010 In her new home of San Francisco, NVF's principle Virginia Williams has been writing and producing for delicious, adventurous programs like the PBS hit "Mexico: One Plate at a Time" with Top Chef Master Rick Bayless, and Travel Channel's pilot series "Relic Hunter with Ian Grant." She's also working with individual creative partners to develop programming for various networks, soon to be on the front burner! In addition, she's serving as a social marketing consultant on a number of projects for several start-up NGOS and international development organizations. Finally, NVF is getting a much-needed face-lift after 10+ years! Yes we do film but so much more! New View Media will be a new brand that really speaks to the work we do, multi-platform digital content with a mission! Look for a new logo, a new website and a fresh new brand later this summer! 2009 The NY premiere of FRONTRUNNER, a film about Massouda Jalal's courageous run for President of Afghanistan was presented by the Paley Center for Media in NYC. The event was sponsored by Vital Voices and WomenRULE. Special guest of honor: Dr. Massouda Jalal!
Pat Mitchell, Paley Center President, Rory O'Connor (moderator), Virginia Williams (Filmmaker), Dr. Massouda Jalal, Shireen Zaman (Vital Voices), Dr. Nadir Atash FRONTRUNNER made its International Broadcast Premiere on the AlHurra Arabic Satellite Network on February 3, 2009. Upcoming Screenings and Distribution Info: To schedule a screening for your organization please contact: info@frontrunnermovie.com In February, Virginia wrote a one-hour segment on Morocco for the Travel Channel series The Relic Hunter with Ian Grant, set to premiere Fall 2009. See . 2008 FRONTRUNNER premiered November 2 in San Francisco at the ,as part of the Afghan Film Series and special exhibit: "Afghanistan's Lost Treasures." A week earlier, it screened at the 2008 UN Association Film Festival at Stanford. FRONTRUNNER has been an official selection in numerous International Film Festivals throughout the year since its selection from over 3,000 entries for a WORLD PREMIERE at the SLAMDANCE Film Festival in Park City Utah, January 17-25, 2008. Read magazine interview. In development: a distribution and outreach plan that will use films with strong female characters to inspire women leaders around the world. Readmore about it at . The Center for Social Media's "Making Your Media Matter" conference February 7 and 8 at American University brought Virginia Williams back to her alma mater asaguest panelist on the "Crossing Cultural Boundaries" panel, Friday February 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Panelists discussed ways filmmakers and organizations use media to promote intercultural understanding. Panelists included Carolyn Avakian of Film Aid International, and Senain Kheshgi and Geeta Patel, with Project Kashmir.
Women in Film and Video sponsored "Slamdance Where Should you Dance?"Wednesday, February6th at 6:30pm at Henninger Video in Arlington, Virginia. On the panel along with Virginia were Susan Koch, award-winning filmmaker and producer of Kickin' It, a film recently sold at Sundance; Jody Arlington, public relations exec atWeber Merritt; and Amy King, a woman with 15 years event and marketing experience, most notably with DC's own AFI Silverdocs Festival.
Virginia Williams, Halima Kazem, FRONTRUNNER Co-Producers 2007 'Yes we did!' Interview President Barack Obama! Virginia Williams of New View Films and Harry Hanbury of Parrhesia Pictures won a for their film QUIET REVOLUTION in the independent documentary short category. QUIET REVOLUTION, produced for the Aliiance for Justice, exposes a radical right wing movement afoot that threatens the future of Americans' individual rights and other protections made possible by landmark laws and legislation. Bradley Whitford of West Wing and Studio 60 hosts. The film features Senator, now President Barack Obama. Virginia Williams was Producer/Director; Harry Hanbury of Parrhesia Pictures, Co-Producer and Editor. See excerpts of Obama interview See it and Rate it on , or, you can order your own copy of the film at the website.
Top Left: President Barack Obama signs book "Dreams of My Father," for Virginia Williams, Director, Quiet Revolution Top Right: Bradley Whitford, Host, Quiet Revolution FRONTRUNNERscreened as a work-in-progress at Film Festival November 9-18 in Honolulu. There was a great turn-out and lots of questions post viewing. Big Mahalo (thanks!) to Kathryn Xian who put on a great fest and volunteer Valerie McDougle who was Frontrunner's personal champion on the island and gave Virginia her very first welcome Lei! Oh and did we mention she developed a little surf habit?
L to R: Virginia and Sabrina at GirlFest; Surfer Girl; Jenny from Girls Who Surf, Waikiki
In June, New View Films took part inthe exhilirating and creative at the Bay Area Video Coalition in San Francisco. The MacArthur Foundation- funded Institute helps filmmakers develop socially relevant media projects for emerging digital platforms. As one of eight filmmaking teams, NVF developed a fully interactive prototype of
Be a FRONTRUNNER! is a self-guided social network/leadership training toolkit for girls ages 10-14. NVF is currently seeking corporate sponsorship to implement the project in the real-world. Barbie.com beware! Girls have so much more to envision for themselves! Want more info? Go to: In October, Virginia finished up as Series Producer for , one of HGTV's most popular shows about fun gadgets and gizmos for the home.
Left: Kendis Gibson, Host, I Want That Right: Kendis Gibson, Dallas Childers, DP I Want That! |
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