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Virginia Williams President, NVF Producer-Director-Writer |
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Virginia Williams was born in New York
City, the youngest of seven siblings. Both her parents were writers
and encouraged her love of art, photography, and storytelling.
In 2006 she produced Quiet Revolution, a multi-platform documentary designed to educate law students and activists about an extremist political movement greatly affecting the courts and interpretation of the US Constitution. Hosted by Bradley Whitford and featuring Barack Obama, the 23-minute doc was featured in American University's 2007 Center for Social Media's "Making Your Documentary Matter" workshop. She was Series Producer for the popular HGTV Series I Want That. She was Supervising Producer and Writer of The National Geographic Channel Series Action Asia Challenge, and Producer and Writer of Asian Enigma: The Lost City of Dwarka for TLC. In 1999, she produced and co-directed Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery, for the Discovery Channel. She won an ITVA Best Director award for this film that presents an eerie, investigative-look into the mystery and intrigue surrounding London's most notorious serial killer. That same year, she had the opportunity to go back to her former Peace Corps home to produce a one-hour segment of Discovery Channel's Eco-Challenge Morocco, which received an Emmy Award for sports programming. In the areas of social media and advocacy, NEW VIEW FILMS produces and manages multi-plaform digital campaigns for clients such as the Peace Corps, Centers for Disease Control, the FDA and USAID. One of Virginia's most
successful campaigns was a 10- minute documentary and
web stream she produced for Oxygen.com and the CDC. Hosted by
Christy Turlington, Women and Tobacco: The Seven Deadly Myths
presented the dangers of smoking to women in an entertaining,
provocative way. She has also produced award-winning public service
campaigns for organizations such as the Whitman Walker Clinic, The
Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Educational Fund to Stop Gun
Violence. Virginia resides in San Francisco, CA. |
VIRGINIA A. WILLIAMS
PR Marketing/New Media Consultant
[Docs • New Media • Advocacy]
2330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Cell: (202) 297-1777 | virginia@newviewfilms.tv | clips: www.newviewfilms.tv
[SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT • MEDIA PRODUCER]
- Designed, organized and implemented a multi-platform women’s leadership campaign, to include symposiums, fundraising house parties and leadership workshops using women-centered films as its core. Creator (2008)
- ! Designed Web 2.0 concept and prototype for a digital multi-platform leadership toolkit for girls ages 9-14, based on a social network/user generated content platform. Produced via fellowship with the MacArthur Foundation funded Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) Producer’s Institute for New Media Technologies. Creator/Producer (2007)
- Developed media strategy for social marketing campaign on prevention of adult poisonings, including online video. Spanish and English versions. Client: American Association of Poison Control Centers. Writer/Producer/Director (2005) * SIAA Gold Award 2005; Public Relations Campaign.
- Produced online media campaign for expectant mothers about the dangers of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them. Hosted by Dr. Andrea Pennington. Spanish and English versions. Health Channel Medical Expert. Clients: FDA, JMH Education and Marketing. Writer/Producer/Director (2003) *Certificate for Creative Excellence; Educational Media; International Film and Video Festival 2005.
- National Ad Campaign. Provided location management for 28-day reality style Internet campaign in Washington, DC. Hired and managed local crew, permits, equipment and all location releases. Client: GSD&M Advertising/The Legacy Foundation. Line Producer (2004)
- WOMEN AND SMOKING: THE SEVEN DEADLY MYTHS Developed creative strategy and produced media portion of CDC’s campaign to educate women on the dangers of tobacco use. Included mini-doc with modules and toolkit designed for the women’s oriented website, Oxygen.com and . Hosted by Christy Turlington. Clients: AED, CDC. Writer/Producer/Director (2001)
- Directed, produced and co-wrote a multi-platform media campaign designed to educate law students and activists about an extremist political movement greatly affecting the courts and interpretation of the US Constitution. Hosted by Bradley Whitford and featuring then Senator Barack Obama. Client: Alliance for Justice. Producer/Co-Writer/Director (2006) 2007 *Cine Golden Eagle Award.
- Speaking to the Media: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Media Advocacy Training Video for Anti-Tobacco Advocates. Client: Prospect Associates. Creative Director/Producer/Writer (1999)
- GET OUT THE VOTE WITH JAMES CARVILLE “Get out the Vote” video for DNC. Client: GMMB. Associate Producer/Director (1994))
[PR • COMMUNICATIONS • EVENTS ]
- Communications Management: As a staff member of the Peace Corps headquarters’ communications office in Washington, DC, managed audio visual library for department, produced videos and media presentations for both internal and external Peace Corps audiences, and helped develop public/private partnership programs such as Worldwise Schools. As president and founder of New View Films, LLC, managed all external and internal communications as well as developed branding and communications strategies for company and numerous client campaigns.
- Event Planning: Organized and managed numerous screenings and panels for FRONTRUNNER film and WomenRULE symposiums, including screening at the Asian Art Museum, The Paley Center for Media in New York City, and the Letelier Theater in Washington DC. Managed press and VIP lists, scheduled special guests, secured sponsors, venue, catering and managed overall budget.
- VIP Coordination: Emirates Airline Event: “San Francisco to Dubai Launch” at Fort Mason, San Francisco. Managed VIPs day of event including “Spirit of Dance” dance troupe as well as Sheryl Crow and MC Hilary Swank. Client: Cal Host (2009)
- Publicity: Acted as host and publicist for Dr. Massouda Jalal, first woman presidential candidate of Afganistan and Minister of Women’s Affairs during her visit to NY and Washington DC, March 30-April 6, 2009. Arranged Dr. Jalal’s trip to US, secured Vital Voices sponsorship, arranged meetings with prominent figures, NGOs, members of US Congress and State Department.
[MEDIA CONSULTANT • WRITER ]
- Wrote monthly RSS fed E-newsletters as well as online communication for a variety of non-profit and government clients such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heifer International, and Maryland Office of Smoking and Health. PR Firms: Beaconfire Consulting, Crawford Communications, The Ad Store, EFX Media. (2000-2008)
- Developed and wrote National Wildlife Federation’s 2007 Annual Report to new strategic plan designed to achieve a more personal connection with donors. Gathered and edited first-person personal stories from the field from NWF employees and donors who are furthering NWF goals of confronting global warming, connecting people with nature, and preserving wildlife habitat. (2007)
- Researched and wrote script for Environmental Protection Agency’s educational climate change interactive toolkit for middle-school children, “Where the Wild Things Are: Climate Change and Wildlife.” Client: Vanguard Communications. Writer (2007-8)
[COMMERCIAL SPOTS • PSAS]
- SIEMANS’ WIRELESS Commercial. Managed payroll, crew, equipment rental and casting. Client: J. Walter Thompson, Shanghai. Production Manager (2001)
- SESAME STREET’S DRAGONTALES LIVE! Commercial. Disney’s ‘Dragontales’ live stage production; shot in Minneapolis. Client: The Ad Store DC. Production Manager (2000)
- WHITMAN WALKER CLINIC Developed HIV education campaign targeted to Latino community, and produced “El Condon” PSA. Client: Whitman Walker HIV Prevention Division, Latino Programs. Writer/Producer/Director (1999) * 1999 Emmy Award
- PEACE CORPS “Hats” and “Changeables” PSA campaign. Client: Peace Corps. Co-Creator/Writer of campaign theme and individual spots. Creative Director/Writer (1995)
- ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS “Homelessness: Our Problem” PSA. Writer/Producer/Director (1994) * 1994 Emmy Award
- COALITION TO END HANDGUN VIOLENCE “Don’t Shoot” PSA campaign, series of 3. Writer/Producer/Director (1993)
[ BROADCAST • DOCUMENTARY ]
Executive Producer/Director
NEW VIEW FILMS - Independent Documentary Feature
A feature documentary profiling an Afghan woman’s persistent fight for the presidency after the fall of the Taliban.
Completed Fall 2007. Film Festival World Premiere January 2008. www.frontrunnermovie.com
Series Producer
NAHB PRODUCTIONS - Lifestyle Series
Series Producer for popular hosted lifestyle series featuring useful gadgets and gizmos for design and lifestyle. Also show launcher for trendier spin-off series: “I Want that Tech Toy!” HGTV (2007)
Senior Producer/Writer
SIRENS MEDIA, DC - Two-Hour Primetime Special
A side of equestrian show jumping rarely seen—the people and horses behind the sport--in an unprecedented two-hour horse show special sponsored by Animal Planet. The world’s best grand prix show jumping equestrians compete in a unique three-phase competition that tests strength, agility and speed. Animal Planet (2006)
Series Producer/Writer BANG PRODUCTIONS, LTD., Hong Kong Documentary Series: The National Geographic Action Asia Challenge, A one-day adventure race highlighting Asian athletes and culture. Managed 15 crews in the field, set up and shot feature stories on culture and natural history to be weaved into each hour. Series locations included Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines. National Geographic Channel (2001) Produced and Directed segment of 3-Hour Series: Mysteries of Modern Asia, a series thatexplores Asianmyths, legends and mysteries. Secrets of the Deep: The Sunken City of Dwarka, details the discovery of Krishna’s underwater spiritual city in India, off the coast of Gujarat. TLC (2001) *Best Documentary, TV Asia Awards 2002.
Producer/Writer
HENNINGER PRODUCTIONS
One-Hour Documentary Specials: Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery, an in-depth look into the intrigue surrounding London’s most notorious serial murderer. Discovery Channel (2000) *2000 Telly Award, ITVA Best Director Award; Private Eyes: Undercover, an exposé into the life and times of the modern private investigator. Discovery Channel (2000) Developed new programs and series pitches for The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, A&E, and National Geographic Television.
Segment Producer/Writer
DISCOVERY ECO-CHALLENGE MOROCCO - 4-Hour Reality Documentary Special
Hour-Two of Discovery Channel Eco-Challenge Morocco: a 10-day, 350-mile expedition race through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Responsibilities included location field direction, features direction, script writing, and supervision of post-production. Discovery Channel (1999) * 1999 Emmy Award; 2000 BANFF Rockie Award, Sports Programming.
Line Producer/Writer
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S EXPLORER - Host Wrap-Arounds
1-Hour Documentary Series hosted by Boyd Madson. Produced wraps for All About Horses special, shot in Kentucky. Chose locations, wrote treatment, shooting script, prepared budget, production schedule, hired and managed crew. TBS (1996)
Staff Producer/Show Writer
NOT JUST NEWS - News Magazine One of two producers for Emmy-Award winning teen magazine program, Not Just News, hosted by Matt Gallant and shot all on location. Show and story development, directing, scriptwriting, and supervision of post production. Show writer/on-line supervisor when needed.
FOX Television (1995 – 1996)
Staff Segment Producer/Writer
- Docu-Reality Series
Produced over 50 segments for America’s longest-running reality series, America’s Most Wanted. Position required investigative reporting, directing news reenactments, scriptwriting, and supervision of post-production. FOX Television (1993 – 1995
[ EDUCATION ]
2007 Fellow, BAVC Producer’s Institute for New Media Technologies, San Francisco.
2005 AFI/CPB Digital Content Lab Fellow, American Film Institute, Los Angeles.
American University MA, with honors; Film and Video Production
University of South Florida BA, with honors; Journalism/Communications
State University of New York Fine Art Studies
[ RELATED EXPERIENCE ]
• Peace Corps Volunteer: ESL Teacher and Video Producer at L'Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture, Meknes, Morocco
• Skills/Software: Editing (Level 1): Final Cut Pro, AVID Xpress; Graphics/Web: Dreamweaver, Photoshop; Still Photographer/Videographer; extensive overseas field experience; PADI Certified Diver; Horseback Rider; Cyclist.
• Languages: Native: English. Fluent: French, Spanish, Moroccan Arabic (dialect).
• Professional Organizations: Women in Film and Video (Board); Bay Area Video Coalition; IFP; Linked-In: Social Media Marketing