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Revisit this discussion about Funding Unscripted Feature Films with panelists Kristin Feeley (Director, Documentary Film Program, The Sundance Institute), Lucy Mukerjee (Documentary Lab Director, Firelight Media), and Soheil Rezayazdi (Nonfiction Programs Manager, The Gotham). Moderated by Film Fatales member Luchina Fisher (Director, The Dads). There are many paths towards getting your next documentary feature film made. Learn … Continued

Join Film Fatales for an online discussion about directing Episodic Television with representatives from Television Shadowing Programs and DEI Initiatives. Speakers include Lily Parrish-Kruger (Director, Current Programming at Sony Pictures Television), Shari Page (Program Director, Half Initiative), Will Schnabel (Manager, Pipeline Programs at Warner Bros. Discovery), and Yasmin Dunn (VP of Diversity at Paramount Global). … Continued

Film Fatales and Dear Producer joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for feature filmmakers of all marginalized genders. We 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 … Continued

Become fluent in the language of light! Watch this discussion about Communicating with Cinematographers with directors of photography Ava Berkofsky (Share, The Sky is Everywhere), Carolina Costa (Fancy Dance, Insecure), and Cybel Martin (Kindred, A League of Their Own). Moderated by Nasreen Alkhateeb (Supreme Models).    Hear from working cinematographers who are forging bold new paths with their uniquely creative visions. Learn … Continued

Film Fatales members were invited to join us for an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood to find comfort in community and amplify underrepresented voices during awards season. There were some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Changing the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women, … Continued

Watch this discussion about Directing Holiday Films with Film Fatales members Emily Moss Wilson (Rescuing Christmas), Rhonda Baraka (Mistletoe & Matrimony) and Terri J Vaughn (So Fly Christmas). Moderated by Angela Tucker (A New Orleans Noel).   Journey behind the scenes this holiday season to learn about the ins and outs of directing made for … Continued

Film Fatales members gathered together for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2024 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2025! During these turbulent times, let us take comfort in community as we get together to bolster one another over drinks and good cheer. (Maybe even some karaoke?) This … Continued

Film Fatales members impacted by the Los Angeles climate crisis were invited to an online wellness webinar with Dr. Annalise Ophelian from Reps on Set. Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu from NubianLatina Productions. We’re in shock, we’re overwhelmed, we’re grieving, we’re frightened. Whether you’ve been impacted directly, are providing mutual aid, or are … Continued

We joined Film Fatales and United Airlines for a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. This panel highlighted groundbreaking films from visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Amber Fares (Coexistence My Ass!), Cristina Costantini (Sally), Meera Menon (Didn't Die), and Sam Feder (Heightened Scrutiny). Moderated by Alece Oxendine … Continued

Film Fatales hosted a live online workshop about Understanding Film and Television Tax Credits with Fanshen Cox (DEIA Manager) and Leah Medrano (Deputy Director) from the California Film Commission. We learned about the CA Film Commission, what they do, and how they can help fund your next film. In this discussion, we dispelled myths about … Continued