Women In Film - Seattle



	The PSA was a wonderful thing that happened to Refugee Women's Alliance. We were on KOMO TV for the first time. The exposure was great, many immigrant refugees saw it as well as people working within the refugee community. As we are the first step for immigrant refugees before they go out into the big wild system this was very important. This was the first time an organization like ours was on TV. We are very shy so this was a needed boost for our organization. Beruke Giday, Refugee Women's Alliance



	WIF/S members volunteer to produce one PSA a year for a charitable organization selected by review and consensus. This is a great way for members to gain production experience and share their talents with a deserving organization. PSA for the Moyer Foundation WIF/Seattle has chosen The Moyer Foundation as the focus of our Public Service Announcement created by Women in Film/Seattle members in January 2008. The production of the PSA will provide an awareness PSA for the locally grown Foundation which funds other non-profits and whose work is national. The production of the PSA will provide professional experience for its members as well. Rebecca Van Pelt of WIF/S is the Production Chair. For more information please contact Rebecca at rebeccavanpelt@pravdastudios.com photos by Marcus Donner Women in Film/Seattle produces PSA for The Moyer Foundation at Pravda Studios Women in Film/Seattle produced PSAs for the Moyer Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide encouragement, comfort, and support for children in emotional, physical or financial distress. The PSA focused on Camp Erin, a grief camp designed for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, friend or loved one and seven courageous children who shared their stories. www.moyerfoundation.org/ All these creative people donated their time! WIF/S 2008 PSA CREW: Producer: Rebecca VanPelt Director: Virginia Bogert AD: Sue Corcoran DP: Tim Tyler Stills and 2nd Camera: Marcus Donner Gaffer: Doug Jordan Grip: Bruce Henderson Sound: Rachel Nussbaum Script: Super Barbara Brown Grip/P2 Workflow: Coty James Hair/Make Up: Melanie Melanie Assistant Make-Up: Amanda Peterson Wardrobe: Gerard Parr PA: JJ Frees PA: Ashley O'Neil Motion Graphics Designer: Thai M. Tran PR Photographer: Justice Beitzel Editor: Cindy Sangster Transcriptions: Reen Dyson, Key People Music Composer: Nan Avant Thank you to the entire gracious and giving crew and all the great folks at Pravda Studios! Director Virginia Bogert, camper Riley, and Jamie Moyer - Photo by Justice Beitzel Letter to WIF/S from the Foundation: I just want to thank you all again for giving up your Sunday and donating your time to the Moyer Foundation. We truly appreciate your great attitude, professionalism and big hearts. I'm so excited to see the finished product and know it will help us immensely in spreading awareness to families in need of these bereavement services. I wanted to share with you a part of the email I received from Riley Shelley's mom yesterday: “Riley said today was the best day of her life! She loved being there, getting all dolled up, talking about Camp Erin and her dad. As sad as her loss has been, I am SO grateful that she has been involved with the foundation, because it has brought something special to her life. She just loves the whole idea of Camp Erin and what it gives to kids. She knows she may not end up on the final cut, but she said it would still be worth it, just being there, and being able to experience what she did. Please thank everyone involved for making her feel great. Thank you for inviting her. She had a ball.” Jamie Moyer, camper Riley, and Karen Moyer Photo by Justice Beitzel Melanie Melanie does make-up - Photo by Justice Beitzel Photo by Justice Beitzel The 2008 Women in Film/Seattle Camp Erin PSA for The Moyer Foundation will run on KING 5 /Northwest Cable News AND on KOMO 4! The KOMO 4 spots are generously sponsored by Brad Brotherton of Brotherton Cadillac Buick Pontiac GMC and should start airing this month. The PSA is already running on King and on the East Coast through Comcast Eastern Region (Maine-Virginia). The PSA also screened on opening night at SIFF 2008! For more information about the Moyer Foundation: www.moyerfoundation.org