Three Amazing Central Florida Entertainment Industry Leaders … One Fantastic Night!

Join the ladies and gentlemen of Women in Film & Television – Florida and the Universal Studios Florida Production Group for an evening of professional networking and a discussion focused on the production community’s past, present & future plans. In addition, we’ll discover the art & science behind one of Central Florida’s top, award-winning animation and visual effects training institutions — the DAVE School.

Thursday, August 6th from 6:30pm – 8:30 pm at The DAVE School located in Sound Stage 25 on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida.

Enjoy an industry panel discussion featuring WIFT-FL President & Producer/Publicist Melanie Lentz-Janney; Universal Studios Florida Production Group’s Vice President/General Manager, Pamela Tuscany; and Executive Director of the DAVE School, Dr. David Penn. (Q&A to follow.)

Light hors d’oeuvres & beverages will be served.

***Please note: In order to be admitted on Universal Studio’s Backlot, all attendees MUST pre-register for this special event. Limited Space Available. Non-members: You will not have clearance to this event unless you pay on-line in advance. Pre-registration does not guarantee your admittance. ***

Women in Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL): With members representing a variety of experience levels and areas of expertise in film, commercial, television, corporate, digital media production and post production, Women in Film & Television Florida (WIFT-FL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing industry professionals together to learn, connect, and grow.

Universal Studios Florida Production Group (USFPG): Universal Studios Florida offers film, video and media content production options – all under one roof – to surpass all other production facilities. Production at Universal Studios Florida® is supported by in house departmental staff who are experienced industry professionals for convenience and ease of shooting. They are available to provide valuable services, expertise and support for your production.

DAVE School:  Situated on the backlot of Universal Studios, the DAVE School prepares animators, visual effects artists, and game designers for careers in the production, post production, and gaming industries. Tour their facilities to learn about the art and science of computer animation and digital effects.

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If you are any where near Daytona Beach on Wednesday, 2/11/15 at 6:30pm, please join Women in Film & TV – Florida (WIFT-FL) for a free Monthly Mixer.

This month’s Special Guest is Doverwood Communications’ CEO and newly elected WIFT-FL President, Melanie Lentz-Janney.  She will speak about the process of birthing a passion project. She will share her personal experience executive producing/producing/marketing her dream project, “An Affair of the Heart” — the award-winning feature documentary about her favorite musician Rick Springfield and the unique connection he shares with countless diehard fans. Melanie will also be on hand to answer any one-on-one questions and also to talk to anyone interested in joining WIFT-FL.

PS:  “An Affair of the Heart” opened the 2012 Daytona Beach Film Festival and screened at Cinematique 12/28/12 – 1/3/13. For more info on this labor of love documentary, visit www.RickSpringfieldDoc.com or follow the @YellowRickRoad on Facebook: An Affair of the Heart: Rick Springfield Documentary.

POST EVENT RECAP:

We had a blast at the Daytona @WIFTFL Mixer last night. Thanks to all the attendees for braving the cold & for all your wonderful questions re: pursuing a passion project. A big shout out to‪ WIFT-FL VP Nancy McBride & Cinematique’s Stephanie Mason-Teague for pulling the event together. The hot tea and cookies were delicious!

It was also great to see WIFT-FL Board member Rick Alexander at the event and meet so many incredible people with such diverse, interesting backgrounds in film, TV and digital arts. We will definitely make a point of attending the monthly Mixer in the future (you really have to twist our arm to get us to come to the beach).

It’s with great enthusiasm and honor that we announce that Doverwood Communications’ Melanie Lentz-Janney has been appointed the new President of Women in Film & Television – Florida. Her new role begins on January 1, 2015 and concludes on December 31, 2015.

Women in Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL) is a state-wide 501c3 volunteer organization run by an active Board of Directors, elected by the membership. The women and men who serve on the board come from all disciplines within the film and television industry.

WIFT-FL is charged with building positive images of media-makers (both women and men), empowering them to achieve their highest professional/creative potential, and helping create more job opportunities throughout the State of Florida. There are over 40 chapters of Women in Film around the world with over 10,000 members. 

Melanie has been a part of WIFT-FL for fifteen years. She was hired as the organization’s first Executive Director in 2001 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2004. She has handled a variety of roles including Marketing/Communications Chairperson and Vice President. She decided before she moved on to explore other volunteer efforts that also spoke to her heart, she would step in as President in 2015 to help with the new expansion of WIFT-FL in four regions throughout the state: Miami, Tampa Bay, Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. She considers 2015 one of the most relevant times to become a part of this group. The need to hire and pay equal wages to women in the entertainment industry is hitting a tipping point as more and more women are stepping up and speaking out on this issue.

To find out more about WIFT-FL or to become a member, please visit: www.womeninfilmfl.org