Thank you for joining us as we gathered together with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry. We had some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around.
With support from event sponsors Ameri Law PC, Blackmagic Design, NFMLA, ShotDeck, Scriptation, and Zeiss along with community partners A-Doc, The Black TV & Film Collective, Chicana Directors Initiative, Latino Filmmakers Network, Squad Goals, ULSC, and Women Independent Producers. Filmmakers and film-lovers of all backgrounds were invited to attend this in-person mixer.
The Asian American Documentary Network (A-Doc), is a national network of 1,400+ Asian American storytellers and film professionals working to increase the visibility and support of Asian Americans in the documentary field. We are committed to sharing ideas and resources, providing mutual support and mentorship, and advocating for equity and diversity in the production and distribution of non-fiction storytelling.
Ameri Law PC is a well-respected entertainment law firm that represents clients in several entertainment industry-specific practice areas, including entertainment transactions, trademark and copyright law, business entity formation and more. Representing directors, producers, writers, and other talent in numerous forms of media, including film, television, and new media, Ameri Law PC prides itself on staying up to date with new developments in the entertainment industry in order to zealously advocate for its clients on each and every deal.
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows.
The Black TV & Film Collective facilitates career-advancing opportunities for creators of Black and African descent to achieve financial sustainability within the entertainment industry. We provide critical production support that empowers our members to turn their creative and professional abilities into enriching careers, as well as expand their network. We provide workshops and labs focusing on artistic and professional development, networking opportunities to foster relationship-building, as well as advocacy and thought leadership to support systemic changes across the industry in the fight for equity, inclusion and justice.
Chicana Directors Initiative aims to create a solid foundation of Latina Directors and Latina DPs and successfully immerse the members into sustainable careers in the entertainment industry with fair representation and equal pay.
Latino Filmmakers Network’s mission is to connect, inspire, educate and create opportunities for Latinos while promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry by bridging the gap within the community to unite and present a powerful LatinX voice.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that champions emerging and diverse filmmakers and storytellers from around the world and provides a forum where filmmakers can be recognized for their contributions, have open audience discussions about their work and connect with industry professionals for insight on distribution, production and representation. In an effort to showcase, support, educate and build relationships for next-gen filmmakers, NFMLA has rapidly expanded beyond the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival to host an array of workshops, panels, competitions and networking programs, including the InFocus initiative which combats the lack of diversity in media by celebrating underrepresented voices.
Revolutionize your workflow with Scriptation, the Emmy® Award winning app for productions that instantly transfers your notes — including shotlists, diagrams, photos, and facing pages — into new drafts in seconds. Scriptation allows you to digitally mark up scripts, break down scenes, track changes across revisions, and more. Whether you’re on set, at home, or on the go, Scriptation makes it easy to stay organized, collaborate with your team, and work more sustainably by going paperless. For iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
ShotDeck is the world’s largest library of fully searchable high-definition cinematic images. Founded by Lawrence Sher, ASC (DP of Joker, The Hangover Trilogy, Garden State) and recipient of the 2022 Cine Gear Technical Achievement Award, ShotDeck was built by filmmakers for filmmakers. What started as a simple way to search and categorize our favorite shots has evolved into an incredible resource that celebrates all of cinema and the artists who craft it. From pitch, to prep, to post, ShotDeck will help you express your vision every step of the way.
Squad Goals is a collective of female-identifying and non-binary executives, representatives, and producers within the entertainment industry. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant and supportive community that empowers creativity, nurtures friendships, and promotes personal growth.
ULSC strives to provide an inclusive and encouraging community for female-identifying and non-binary screenwriters to learn, collaborate, and build lasting relationships in the entertainment industry. Our organization offers educational panels, workshops and networking events to help our members grow creatively, professionally, and personally. By creating a safe and inspiring space for our members to connect and thrive, we aim to promote growth within our organization as well as greater representation in the film & television industry.
Women Independent Producers (WIP) is an elite network of women producers based in New York City that supports, collaborates and promotes the work of its members. Our goal is to elevate the careers of our members, end the gender gap in Hollywood and get more female driven projects financed and distributed.
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. With our passion for excellence we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways.
