WIFVNE Upcoming Events

A Conversation with Netflix Director Christine Luby & SAG-AFTRA Intimacy Coordinator Kristy Sexton

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM EST | Zoom (90 minutes including Q&A)
$5 WIFVNE Members | $10 WIFT-US Members | $20 Non-Members

Ever wondered how directors and actors navigate romantic and intimate moments on set? Join rom-com director Christine Luby and intimacy coordinator Kristy Sexton for a behind-the-scenes deep dive into their latest feature film.

What You'll Discover:

  • How directors and intimacy coordinators collaborate from prep through post

  • Choreography techniques that create authentic chemistry

  • Communication protocols that keep everyone safe and empowered

  • When you need an intimacy coordinator and how to budget for one

  • Specific scenes broken down from script to screen, then we'll watch the final footage

Meet Your Presenters:

Christine Luby // Director with nearly 100 credits and 20 years in the industry. Her Netflix debut This Little Love of Mine became the 2nd most-watched film globally on its opening weekend. She's directed for Disney+, Netflix, and multiple romantic features.

Kristy Sexton // SAG-AFTRA certified Intimacy Coordinator with an MFA in Performance and nearly 30 years coaching actors. Known for navigating sensitive material with discretion, creativity, and care.

Who Should Join: Directors, actors, producers, and filmmakers curious about building professional intimacy coordination into their work.

Bring your questions and curiosity. Let's talk about love, filmmaking, and everything in between.

Register now: https://www.wifvne.org/event-6533317

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Free for WIFVNE Members | $5 Non-Members

Table Read Tuesdays take place monthly, spotlighting fresh voices in film and television and performed by WIFVNE member actors. Join us for these lively readings followed by a discussion with the writer. Reserve your spot and support emerging writers and performers in our community!

This Month's Spotlight:
Power Out by Kem Joy Ukwu

Register here to be a table read actor or enjoy listening in: https://www.wifvne.org/event-6533803

Tuesday, February 24 | 7:00-8:30 PM EST | Zoom
$15 for WIFVNE Members | $20 WIFT-US Members | $30 Non-Members

Curious about film distribution? Join us as producer and Life Out Loud Films founder Sara Elizabeth Timmins returns for an invaluable workshop on navigating the distribution landscape.

Sara Elizabeth will cover:

  • Understanding today's distribution landscape

  • Finding the right path for your film

  • Working with sales agents and choosing the best fit

  • Common mistakes to avoid

  • Positioning your film for success in a competitive marketplace

Sara Elizabeth has produced films seen on HBO, Amazon, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, and internationally. She's worked with Oscar and Emmy-winning talent, field-produced the Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries McMillions for Mark Wahlberg's company, and currently helps emerging filmmakers through her educational company NO FILM SCHOOL. NO TRUST FUND. NO PROBLEM.

Whether this is your first film or your tenth, come ready with questions and leave with actionable strategies.

Register now: https://www.wifvne.org/event-6515211