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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
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SUMMARY:Happily Ever After
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion about Directing Romantic Comedies with Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2)\, Lynn Chen (I Will Make You Mine)\, Nnegest Likké (Everything But A Man) and Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding). Moderated by Christine Luby (Royal Rendezvous). \nLove was in the air\, and so was movie magic!  On Valentine’s Day\, we dived into the world of rom-coms through the director’s lens. From landing the job to shaping the perfect director’s cut\, we broke down what it really takes to make a rom-com shine in a crowded market. We unpacked the secret sauce— story beats\, on-set chemistry\, and every trick in the book—to craft those swoon-worthy moments that stay with audiences forever. Revisit our deep dive into why our favorite rom-coms are timeless and how you can create the next classic! 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/happily-ever-after/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Directors,Featured,Genre
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SUMMARY:Desperately Seeking Producer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Dear Producer joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for feature filmmakers of all marginalized genders. \nWe 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 by Dear Producer founder Rebecca Green (It Follows\, All That We Love). Afterwards\, we divided up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations with the panelists based on a series of guided prompts. \nLearn about the different types of producers in both the scripted and unscripted film space\, the various stages of the process to bring on a producer\, elements and materials you should prepare before approaching a producer\, what you can expect in terms of producer compensation\, and how to maintain long-term\, healthy relationships with producers. Hear from seasoned producers about how they find projects and what qualities they value in their collaborators.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/desperately-seeking-producer/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Distribution,Featured,Producers,Funding,Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Futures
DESCRIPTION: Film Fatales participated in the Gotham Week Expo for a New York City based panel discussion about artist development opportunities for gender-diverse filmmakers.  \nWe heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows Brit Fryer (Director of You’re Watching Queer TV)\, Chase Joynt (Director of Framing Agnes)\, and Nyala Moon (Writer/Director/Actor of How Not to Date While Trans)  as they discussed their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Moderated by Film Fatales team member Abygai Peña. \nThere are many paths towards getting your next feature film made. We learned from experienced indie filmmakers about the multifaceted options available including artist development labs\, incubators\, grants and other funding opportunities. We learned how to navigate the myriad options available as filmmakers embark on the development of their next scripted or unscripted project. \nAccessibility Notes: This in-person panel was accessible with audio descriptions and ASL upon request. This event was free and open to the public.  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-futures/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:2 Fest 2 Furious
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on a local level. Watch our webinar for tips and tricks about the submission process and discover how to maximize your time on the festival circuit. They say change starts at home\, so what better way than to invest in our local communities? Don’t miss this crucial and engaging conversation about film festival strategy as you build an audience for your next project.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/2-fest-2-furious/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Programmers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
CREATED:20240617T215701Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining us for a cross-disciplinary Pride event celebrating queer voices in entertainment! \nFilm Fatales\, The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Composers Diversity Collective\, and members of  WGA\, SAG-AFTRA\, and IATSE invite you to join us for a Pride Brunch in Los Angeles celebrating queer voices in entertainment! Sponsored by BMI\, SESAC\, and Spectra Creative Agency. \nQueers United in Entertainment (QUE) is committed to fostering an industry-wide standard where all individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+(Queer) Culture are – and feel -included. Our mission is to serve as a resource in the film industry to positively influence the environment\,to ensure the development of queer individuals\, and support\, develop and promote works made by individuals identifying as part of the Queer Community. \nThis was a chance for us to have meaningful discussions about ways we can promote and support one another. We loved seeing you there!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/pride-brunch/
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Featured,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:Tribeca Industry Cocktails 2024
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and Tribeca Studios for Tribeca Industry Cocktails in the Indeed Lounge at Spring Studios to celebrate all of the films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival this year. \nWe celebrated the premieres of feature films directed by Film Fatales members at the Tribeca Festival this year! \nThis private event was open to current Film Fatales members and accredited guests only.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/tribeca-cocktails-2024/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Mixers
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SUMMARY:Pitch It
DESCRIPTION: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). \nIn this workshop filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will walk you through five simple steps to help you pre-visualize and pitch your film\, music video\, or TV series. Learn the latest ideas that are helping showrunners\, directors\, and producers advance their projects and walk away with some basic concepts\, design tips\, and resources to get your pitches off to a great start. Jenny‘s decks have assisted award-winning film\, television\, and commercial creators land work for Warner Brothers\, HBOMax\, Showtime\, AppleTV+\, TNT\, and USA Networks; as well as national brands like Toyota\, Cox\, Amazon\, and Home Depot. \nSelected filmmakers will receive live feedback on their decks during the workshop\, including Christy Veeder (Sweet Home Sarasota)\, Gabriella Moses (Leche)\, Jay Melena (Grit)\, and StormMiguel Florez (Welcome to Roswell). Filmmakers of all backgrounds are invited to audit the live class\, download the sample decks\, participate in the chat\, and watch the recording afterwards. \nPresented by ShotDeck with additional support from community partners Big Apple Film Festival\, Cherry Picks\, Minorities in Film\, NFMLA\, NYWIFT\, Pano Network\, Seed&Spark\, and Urbanworld Film Festival. 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/pitch-it/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Featured,Marketing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:Think Outside the Box Office
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online distribution and marketing workshop with 8 Above founder Jon Reiss\, a sought-after speaker\, moderator\, and workshop leader for IFP\, IDFA\, IDA\, Hot Docs\, FIND\, Scottish Documentary Institute\, and many more organizations all over the world. Every film is unique and with unique audiences\, opportunities and challenges. Every filmmaking team has their own goals\, resources and skills. Jon walked through some ways to create a unique pathway to get your film into the world and connect with your audience. \nJon also reviewed case studies from Film Fatales members Jasmín López (Silent Beauty)\, Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso (Powerlands)\, Nana Ghana (You Are Always Right Here)\, and Ruth Du (Samson). Moderated by Jennifer Takaki. \nWith support from event partners The Gotham\, International Documentary Association\, Pano Network\, and Minorities in Film.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/think-outside-the-box-office/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Featured,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
CREATED:20231015T064529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T211813Z
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SUMMARY:Fatales Forward Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining Film Fatales for an online showcase with the fellows from the Fatales Forward mentorship program: Brit Fryer\, Raven Two Feathers\, Rey Tang\, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños\, and Ryan Rox. Moderated by Nava Mau. \nWith support from the NEA\, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore feature films about the trans experience. The program consists of three months of one-on-one mentorship with established trans filmmakers\, a virtual Career Advancement Intensive\, creative peer to peer workshops\, and ongoing artist development support. \nThe Fatales Forward Fellowship was launched when trans visibility in the media was at an all time high and representation behind the camera was almost non-existent. As we all know\, the situation is even more dire today. We need to move beyond visibility towards true acceptance and celebration. That journey begins with authentic authorship and trans and nonbinary creators telling our own stories. We hope to create pockets of joy and creativity through our work together and look forward to celebrating this year’s fellows as they move boldly forward into the future.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fatales-forward-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Development,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
CREATED:20231006T153948Z
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SUMMARY:Fix It In Prep 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Film Fatales for an online workshop with celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke as she discusses her journey from pre-production to final screening\, taking us through her detailed preparation process for her film and television projects emphasizing shot lists\, shooting diagrams\, and prepping action. Catherine’s directing credits include Prisoner’s Daughter\, Cabinet of Curiosities\, Mafia Mamma\, Twilight\, Miss Bala\, Lords of Dogtown\, and Thirteen. With support from event partners Ghetto Film School\, WIF\, Women Make Movies\, and Wrap Women.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fix-it-in-prep-2023/
CATEGORIES:Development,Format,Narrative,Features,Pre-Production,Directors,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
CREATED:20230921T070155Z
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SUMMARY:Fest and Furious
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this Film Fatales online workshop about maximizing your film festival strategy led by Kathy Susca and Jeffrey Winter from The Film Collaborative. Moderated by Lagueria Davis (Director/Producer\, Black Barbie: A Documentary). Film festivals can be elusive and confounding. They are also opportunities to advance your career\, grow your network and expand your audience. But how does it all work? Which festival is the right fit for your film? How do you get your project to stand out to programmers? Once you get into a festival how do you create buzz about your project? What are useful techniques for getting your film in front of sales agents and distributors? We’ll cover all this and more to help you curate a strategy for your film to find success on the festival circuit. Three audience members were invited to share their current projects to be used as a case study for live feedback during the webinar. With support from event partners The Film Collaborative\, Ghetto Film School\, Minorities in Film\, Portrait Creative Network\, and NYWIFT.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fest-and-furious/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Programmers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211832Z
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SUMMARY:Do The Write Thing
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales caught up with successful writers Felicia Pride (Grey’s Anatomy)\, Jessica Sharzer (Nine Perfect Strangers)\, Peres Owino (African Queens: Njinga)\, and Rebecca Murga (Swagger) for a discussion about breaking into television writing. \nA career as a screenwriter is always a roller coaster\, especially now. How can aspiring writers build a viable career path to create their work\, sell their scripts\, and make a living? Hear from successful television writers and showrunners who broke into the industry through a diverse set of paths from adaptations to documentaries. They shine a light on their unique professional journeys and answer all your burning questions. How do you break into TV writing? What happens in a writers room? Where do you meet showrunners? How do you find representation? With support from event partners NYWIFT\, Stowe Story Labs\, The Writers Lab\, and WIF.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/do-the-write-thing/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Outfest Fusion hosted a live panel discussion about Authentic Storytelling. We heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows M.G. Evangelista (Burning Well) and Seyi Adebanjo (Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!) as they discuss their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Despite the increased visibility of trans characters on screen\, opportunities for gender-expansive directors behind the camera are virtually non-existent. By sidelining gender nonconforming voices\, Hollywood is actively contributing to the misrepresentation that leads directly to real-world violence. We need more gender-nonconforming storytellers behind the camera to ensure the authenticity of the stories being told. Moderated by Nava Mau. \nFatales Forward: Trans Stories is a trailblazing fellowship from Film Fatales created to uplift trans and gender diverse filmmakers by fostering an enduring collaborative community of creators. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTSTAMP:20260417T023332
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SUMMARY:Authentic Authorship
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales member Roxy Shih moderated this discussion on authentic authorship and ethical storytelling with Geeta Gandbhir (Director of Why We Hate and Call Center Blues)\, and Lisa Valencia-Svensson (VP of Finance\, Multitude Films and Co-Producer of Pray Away)\, Smriti Mundhra (Creator of Indian Matchmaking and Director of St Louis Superman) and Tamara Dawit (Director of Finding Sally and co-founder of Racial Equity Media Collective). \nThe conversation focused on authentic authorship and the importance of filmmaker point of view. We explored issues of implicit and explicit bias\, extractive storytelling\, and who has “the right” to tell which stories. Panelists offered\, too\, first-hand experiences with directing or producing BIPOC stories or dealing with projects with a western/white gaze both in western countries and the global south.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/authentic-authorship/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Equity,Featured,Producers
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