Women & Wine
An Intimate Conversation Celebrating Women in Film, Television & Entertainment
Join the Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) for Women & Wine, an inspiring and intimate gathering created to celebrate, empower, and connect women working in film, television, and entertainment.
Women & Wine brings together accomplished women from across the entertainment industry for candid conversations about career, creativity, perseverance, and navigating an ever-changing business.
This special PVIFF experience goes beyond the traditional industry panel. Over wine and conversation, our guests will share personal insights from their journeys—the successes, challenges, pivots, and lessons that helped shape their careers.
Featured Guests
Christine Swanson
An accomplished filmmaker whose work spans feature films and television, Christine brings the perspective of a woman who has built a lasting career behind the camera while continuing to tell meaningful stories.
Christine Houston
A veteran storyteller and producer offering insight into writing, developing, and creating content while navigating the business of television and entertainment.
DeEtta West
An experienced actress whose career and journey offer an important perspective on longevity, reinvention, purpose, and remaining committed to your craft.
Brely Evans
Actress, entertainer, and inspirational voice Brely Evans brings her energy and experience to a conversation about building a career, embracing opportunity, and creating your own path in entertainment.
Susan Reed
Susan brings a unique perspective on voiceover, performance, script development, and the creative process, providing valuable insight for both emerging and established entertainment professionals.
The Conversation
Women & Wine will explore some of the issues women encounter throughout their careers, including balancing professional success with personal fulfillment, navigating biases facing Black women in entertainment, sustaining a career through the industry's highs and lows, reinventing yourself, finding new opportunities, and building a career later in life.
Most importantly, this is an opportunity for women to have the kinds of honest conversations that don't always happen on traditional panels—to learn from one another, make meaningful connections, and leave encouraged to continue pursuing their goals.
Raise a Glass. Share the Journey.
Come raise a glass to women, wisdom, creativity, resilience, and the power of telling our stories.
Courtland Grand Hotel • Downtown Atlanta