Photo by Erin Nuemeyer

Connect and Collaborate

Sip N Swap is our popular high-energy, facilitated networking event series. It brings together above-and below-the-line creatives and crew members from across the entertainment industry. Established and emerging filmmakers of all genders expand their networks and exchange ideas while rolling dice and answering prompts. The dynamic and engaging atmosphere regularly sparks exciting new collaborations.

Guided by Women in Media Events Chair Paige Blankenship of Blank Paige Films, this dynamic happy hour featured a welcome drink ticket and chef curated bites in the downstairs lounge at the fabulous Mrs. Fish!

Sip N Swap networking….. but not networking

• At check-in, you are given the letter and location of your first conversation table.
• Enjoy the ambience and say hi to friends as you sip your welcome cocktail.
• After announcements, you meet your first group of 5-6 people.
• Participants follow fun and thought-provoking prompts to get to know one another.
• When each round ends, guests move to a new group according to their “scramble number”.
• Meet at least 12 new people, while sipping your drink and swapping stories.

Big Talk Special Appearance

Meet special guest, author Kalina Silverman.

 @makebigtalk: Skip the small talk and make more meaningful connections. Created by Kalina Silverman, Big Talk is a global movement and video series that has reached over half a million followers and more than 100 million video views. It has earned a Shorty Impact Award for Emergency Relief Storytelling, been featured by major media outlets. Big Talk helped raise more than $3 million by spotlighting stories of resilience and recovery following major disasters—from the Los Angeles fires to the Texas floods. Big Talk’s mission is to help people combat modern-day loneliness, cultivate curiosity and empathy through storytelling, and build more meaningful human connection.

Post-Event Contact Sheet Is Gold

Attendees opted in to receive the contact list after the event. This makes it easy to schedule coffee meetings, find crew members, and launch your next project together. Build trust and transparency by updating your CrewList profile and including it in your RSVP.

Please be advised that all events hosted by Women in Media may be recorded and distributed for promotional purposes. Your voluntary participation in such events authorizes and acknowledges Women in Media and their event partner’s exclusive rights of ownership and use of all recordings.

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