Episodic Shadowing Members

Join Film Fatales online for an in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class led by prolific television director Bethany Rooney, whose credits include more than 250 episodes of prime-time narrative shows, most recently Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds Evolution, and Chicago Med. Eight emerging episodic directors were selected to … Continued

Pitch It Members

Film Fatales hosted an online workshop about How to Create Impactful Decks and Pitches led by Film Fatales member Jenny Deller (writer-director of Future Weather and producer of Clare in Motion). Moderated by Film Fatales member Maria Breaux (director of Vulveeta). In this workshop filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will walk you through five simple … Continued

Lights Camera Money Members

Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online panel discussion about Funding Scripted Feature Films with Diana Luna (Executive Director, NALIP), Ilyse McKimmie (Deputy Director, Sundance Institute's Feature Film Program), and Michelle Hamada (Manager of Development and Production, Tribeca Studios). Moderated by Film Fatales member Jennica Carmona (Programmer, Atlanta Film Society). There are many paths … Continued

The Reel Deal Members

Revisit this discussion about Funding Unscripted Feature Films with panelists Kristin Feeley (Director, Documentary Film Program, The Sundance Institute), Lucy Mukerjee (Documentary Lab Director, Firelight Media), and Soheil Rezayazdi (Nonfiction Programs Manager, The Gotham). Moderated by Film Fatales member Luchina Fisher (Director, The Dads). There are many paths towards getting your next documentary feature film made. Learn … Continued

Direct to TV Members

Join Film Fatales for an online discussion about directing Episodic Television with representatives from Television Shadowing Programs and DEI Initiatives. Speakers include Lily Parrish-Kruger (Director, Current Programming at Sony Pictures Television), Shari Page (Program Director, Half Initiative), Will Schnabel (Manager, Pipeline Programs at Warner Bros. Discovery), and Yasmin Dunn (VP of Diversity at Paramount Global). … Continued

2 Fest 2 Furious Members

Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Kicking Your Film Festival Strategy into Gear with programmers Allegra Madsen (Frameline Film Festival), Clint Bowie (New Orleans Film Festival) and Linda Eaddy (Denton Black Film Festival). Moderated by Film Fatales member Laurie Weltz. We gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on … Continued

Desperately Seeking Producer Members

Film Fatales and Dear Producer joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for feature filmmakers of all marginalized genders. We began with a discussion around the elusive question, ‘How do I find a producer?' with producers Lexi Tannenholtz (Booger, Bad Things), Mars Verrone (Union), and Monique Walton (Sing Sing, Bull). Moderated … Continued

Calling the Shots Members

Become fluent in the language of light! Watch this discussion about Communicating with Cinematographers with directors of photography Ava Berkofsky (Share, The Sky is Everywhere), Carolina Costa (Fancy Dance, Insecure), and Cybel Martin (Kindred, A League of Their Own). Moderated by Nasreen Alkhateeb (Supreme Models).    Hear from working cinematographers who are forging bold new paths with their uniquely creative visions. Learn … Continued

Changing The Ratio Members

Film Fatales members were invited to join us for an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood to find comfort in community and amplify underrepresented voices during awards season. There were some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Changing the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women, … Continued

Directing Holiday Films Members

Watch this discussion about Directing Holiday Films with Film Fatales members Emily Moss Wilson (Rescuing Christmas), Rhonda Baraka (Mistletoe & Matrimony) and Terri J Vaughn (So Fly Christmas). Moderated by Angela Tucker (A New Orleans Noel).   Journey behind the scenes this holiday season to learn about the ins and outs of directing made for … Continued

NYC Winter Party 2024 Members

Film Fatales members gathered together for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2024 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2025! During these turbulent times, let us take comfort in community as we get together to bolster one another over drinks and good cheer. (Maybe even some karaoke?) This … Continued