Pulling Focus features craft-based educational workshops for up-and-coming filmmakers, panel discussions about equity and representation in film, and in-person mixers that build community for marginalized voices. Check out some of our upcoming events and get involved!

(Insider tip: Film Fatales members receive free or discounted tickets to events. Log in to the member portal or learn more about how to join)

Measure For Measure

Director x Composer Collaborations at Tribeca

Sunday June 7th 12pm ET

The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Composers Diversity Collective, and Film Fatales are hosting an in-person panel discussion during the Tribeca Festival. This will be an intimate conversation with several filmmaker/composer teams about their creative process of collaboration. Followed by a casual social mixer hosted by Ensemble Recording. Capacity is limited. All ages and genders are welcome. Panelists include: Cynthia Lowen (director) - Kids Like Me Vikram Gandhi (director) Tori Letzler (composer) and Steven Richard Davis (composer) - The Man Will Burn Rachel Rose (director) and Sofia degli Allesandri (composer) - The Last Day Ran Jing (director) and Matthew Wang (composer) - Imprint Moderated by Shruti Kumar (composer) - CDC Film Fatales members can log in to our website for their member ticket.

A Tribeca Toast

Celebrate Community with Film Fatales

Tues. June 9th 6pm-9pm ET 2026

Join Film Fatales for an in-person gathering in New York to celebrate films premiering at the Tribeca Festival! This year we are extending an invitation to our wider community and favorite plus ones as we celebrate each other with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry… and have a little fun in the process! There will be a cash bar with beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks, and a Film Fatales drink special. We will be making a toast and taking a group photo around 7pm. Open to filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds, this in-person filmmaker mixer is for everyone interested in supporting creators of all marginalized genders. With support from ShotDeck. 21+ Film Fatales members can log in to our website for their member ticket. Accessibility Notes: The venue is fully ADA accessible. Please contact [email protected] for an accommodation.

Changing The Ratio Emmys

Emmy Awards Season Cocktail Reception

Thursday June 18th 7pm-10pm 2026

Join us for an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during Emmy Awards season. We’ll have some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by AWFC, Film Fatales, ReFrame, and WIF with support from ShotDeck and The Hollywood Commission. Doors open at 7pm for a step and repeat photo opportunity. Lite bites provided. Cash bar. Limited street parking. Changing the Ratio is a cross disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women and gender expansive filmmakers and below the line crew. As the Emmys are approaching, our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers, crew, and influential industry decision-makers. With the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories - from directors to composers, cinematographers, VFX and editors - our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award season is underway, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards. Accessibility Notes: This in-person event will be accessible with ADA compliant entrances and gender neutral bathrooms. Film Fatales members can log in to our website for their member ticket.

From Deck To Domain

Designing a Unified Visual Strategy for Your Film

Fri June 26th 10am PT / 1pm ET 2026

Join Film Fatales for an online intensive about Designing Pitch Decks for Success led by Olivia Klaus and moderated by Cassandra Nicholson. When you pitch an investor or executive, the very next thing they do is look you up online. If your pitch deck looks like a masterpiece but your project's website looks like an afterthought, you lose momentum. In this practical, hands-on workshop presented by ShotDeck, filmmaker and designer Olivia Klaus breaks down a workflow to bridge the gap between your pitch and your online presence. We will walk you through the process of pre-visualizing your project, structuring an effective deck, and efficiently transitioning those visual assets into a functional fundraising website. Drawing on her experience designing materials and sites for films like Sugarcane, People of the West, and Death by Numbers, as well as organizations including POV, Women Make Movies, and DOC NYC, Olivia will share actionable design insights you can apply at any stage of your project. Three participants will receive live feedback on their websites or pitch decks during the workshop. Submit your materials for consideration in advance. Filmmakers of all backgrounds are invited to audit the live class, download sample decks, participate in the chat, and watch the recording afterwards. This event is open to the public. Film Fatales members can log into the Member Portal for their member tickets. Accessibility Notes: This online class will be accessible with self descriptions, auto captions, and ASL upon request. The recording will be available for an additional 48 hours for all participants. Please allow up to 24 hours after the live event for the recording to be posted. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Enjoy!