Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Midtown West!! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. With a guided conversation led by Film Fatales members Carol Brandt and Chithra Jeyaram. This in-person filmmaker … Continued
We mixed and mingled with your favorite directors, cinematographers, composers, producers and other film folks in this summer gathering celebrating creatives of all marginalized genders. We connected with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and had a little fun in the process! Co-hosted by AWFC and Film Fatales with support … Continued
Film Fatales and Scriptation hosted an in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class with two-time Emmy award-winning television director Mary Lou Belli, whose directing credits include Elsbeth, True Lies, Sweet Magnolias, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Ms. Pat Show. Six Film Fatales members participated live in this highly interactive class as Virtual Shadows including: Anna Fahr, Christina … Continued
Film Fatales members gathered together in Lower Manhattan to engage in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. This month's conversation was led by Film Fatales members Claudia Cifuentes and Melanie La Rosa . See you next time!
Enjoy this discussion about Directing Action films with Danishka Esterhazy (Sniper: The Last Stand), Geeta Vasant Patell (House of the Dragon), and Michelle Salcedo (Switch & Bait). Moderated by Marielle Woods (Cobra Kai). Want to learn more about how to direct action sequences? This dynamic discussion with working feature film and episodic television directors covers … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail reception in Los Angeles as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. There was a panel discussion with Gotham award winning filmmaker Vera Drew and Academy Award nominated composer Laura Karpman, followed by a reception celebrating creators of all marginalized genders. With some … Continued
Film Fatales members joined for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2025 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2026! This year we extended an invitation to your favorite plus ones as we celebrated each other with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry… and had … Continued
<a href="http://www.filmfatales.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Film Fatales</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> members were invited to our annual Winter Party in </span>Los Angeles<span style="font-weight: 400;"> as we gathered inside a private residence in Beverly Hills to wrap out the year in style. We had some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. This … Continued
Film Fatales members from around the world connected an end-of-year networking mixer open to members and allies alike! Directors, actors, cinematographers, composers, producers…filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds were welcome to attend. On the last day of our Now More Than Ever crowdfunding campaign, we gathered together to celebrate the strength and tenacity of our … Continued
Currently, 1 in 5 people in Los Angeles experience hunger. Film Fatales and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank joined in the fight against hunger in our local communities. We helped assemble food packages for children, families, and seniors across Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of shelf-stable food items such as grains, canned … Continued
Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. We discovered groundbreaking works of independent cinema in this panel highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Josephine Decker (Chasing Summer), Liz Sargent (Take Me Home), and NB Mager (Run Amok). Moderated by Imani Davis (American Cinematheque). Presented … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-depth, virtual Festival Strategy Workshop led by Kimberley Browning, a shorts programmer for the Tribeca Festival and founder of Hollywood Shorts. This webinar featured case studies from three participating Film Fatales members Dana Nachman (The Second Life of Freddie Nole), Lauren Greenhall (That’s How You Make a Torah), and Ran Jing … Continued
