Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about expanding a short into a feature film with Film Fatales members Cidney Hue (Ovum), Deb Shoval (AWOL), Erin Vassilopoulos (Superior), and Sonejuhi Sinha (Stray Dolls). This round table discussion amplifies creative voices who have used their short films to support their feature work. Directors discuss how to use a … Continued
Thank you for joining us for a discussion about Directing Episodic Television with Film Fatales members Lisa France (Queen Sugar, Roll With Me) and Neema Barnette (Genius, Black Lightning, Jane the Virgin). In this inspiring discussion, accomplished episodic television directors and producing directors will share their unique journeys to the small screen and illuminate the … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about Directing TV Movies with Marianne Wunch (Executive Producer, Evil Stepmom), Ricki Maslar (Casting Director, Deadly Misconduct), and Taylor Harris (Script Supervisor, Wicked Moms Club). Moderated by Film Fatales member Tamar Halpern (Director, Sinfidelity). We heard a panel of experts illuminate the pros and cons of … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about Writing for Television with C.A. Johnson (Filthy Rich), Dr. David Renaud (The Good Doctor), and Marilyn Fu (The Baxters). Moderated by Film Fatales member Jenna Laurenzo (Lez Bomb). This round table conversation with episodic television writers explored their creative process and how they are making … Continued
Members of Film Fatales and A-Doc joined together for a free private networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds. Thank you for joining us in a conversation exploring authentic authorship and the importance of the filmmaker's point of view. How are filmmakers getting their films made in the current climate? What is our responsibility as … Continued
Film Fatales held a discussion about filming in conflict zones with documentary filmmakers Amber Fares (Speed Sisters), Elizabeth Mirzaei (3 Songs for Benazir), and Sedika Mojadidi (Facing the Dragon) as they share advice on the strategies, logistics and hazards of filming in daunting locations. How do they make authentic films that resonate with the wider … Continued
Author and screenwriter Namina Forna (The Gilded Ones) and genre filmmaker Zandashé Brown (Blood Runs Down) joined us for a discussion, moderated by Film Fatales member Tchaiko Omawale (Solace), about Black Women in Genre. Black women have had a significant impact in genre over the years, with a recent renaissance of novels by Black female writers … Continued
Film Fatales members Diane Fraher (The Heart Stays), Geeta Malik (India Sweets and Spices), Nancy Kates (Regarding Susan Sontag) and Saila Kariat (The Valley) lead this engaging discussion on directing your second feature. Many filmmakers find that, even with the wealth of knowledge they have acquired in the process of realizing their first feature, the … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales, FilmNorth, and Distribution Advocates for a free distribution workshop and teach-in about Negotiating Distribution Deals with producer Amy Hobby (What Happened, Miss Simone?) and distributor Andrew Neel (Radiant Films International). Moderated by Film Fatales member Avril Z. Speaks (Jinn). In this session, a producer and a distributor broke down … Continued
Thanks for joining Film Fatales at the Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival for a virtual screening of Americanish directed by Film Fatales member Iman Zawahry, followed by a panel discussion. A twist on the traditional romantic comedy, Americanish highlights layers of womanhood as intersecting with cultural expectations. In Jackson Heights, Queens, two sisters and … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales and BFFoundation for a discussion with the creative team behind Framing Agnes fresh off their Sundance premiere. Speakers include director Chase Joynt, (cinematographer) Aubree Bernier-Clarke, (participant) Jules Gill-Peterson, (writer) Morgan M. Page, and Samantha Curley (producer). Moderated by programmer Stephanie Owens. In 1958, a young trans woman named Agnes entered a study about … Continued
In this Film Fatales panel and mixer, host Akua Gyamfi (British Blacklist) chats with Moroccan-American documentary filmmaker Rita Baghdadi (Sirens) and two time Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Ondi Timoner (Last Flight Home) about the art of telling underrepresented stories for the screen.
