Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Film Financing and Packaging for Scripted Feature Films with Apoorva Guru Charan (Producer, Joyland), Mollye Asher (Producer, Nomadland), and Tiffany Boyle (President, Ramo Law). It was moderated by Film Fatales Member Ruth Du (Director, Samson). Funding a Feature Film can be the hurdle that stops creators in their … Continued
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. A career as a screenwriter is always a roller coaster, especially now. How can aspiring writers build a viable career path to … Continued
Join us for an online panel discussion about How to Find Representation with managers Adesuwa McCalla (MetaMorphic Entertainment), Krista Sipp (Heroes and Villains Entertainment), and Rose Zhang (Aaron Kogan Management). Moderated by Christina Campagnola (GRLBND Management) with support from event partners Chicana Directors Initiative, NALIP, and Untitled Ladies Script Club. Finding representation is one of … Continued
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 … Continued
This online legal workshop was held with prolific Entertainment Lawyers Erika Easter (eMinutes), Erika Canchola (Ramo Law), Nina Ameri (Ameri Law), and Stacey A. Davis (The Law Firm of Stacey A. Davis). Experts in Entertainment Law answered your questions as they spilled the tea about legal services for filmmakers from inception to distribution. They discussed … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an online workshop with celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke as she discussed 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, … Continued
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. With support from the NEA, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore … Continued
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. … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online discussion about how to launch a successful awards campaign with limited resources. We heard from filmmakers who have produced feature films that have been nominated for Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, and Academy Awards. Panelists included producers Elizabeth Woodward (SXSW winning Another Body), and Nikkia Moulterie (Gotham and Spirit … Continued
Join Film Fatales online for an in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class led by prolific television director Bethany Rooney, whose credits include more than 250 episodes of prime-time narrative shows, most recently Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds Evolution, and Chicago Med. Eight emerging episodic directors were selected to … Continued
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). In this workshop filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will walk you through five simple … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online panel discussion about Funding Scripted Feature Films with Diana Luna (Executive Director, NALIP), Ilyse McKimmie (Deputy Director, Sundance Institute's Feature Film Program), and Michelle Hamada (Manager of Development and Production, Tribeca Studios). Moderated by Film Fatales member Jennica Carmona (Programmer, Atlanta Film Society). There are many paths … Continued
