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Rewatch Film Fatales deep dive discussion into narrative feature development with writer/directors Anna Sang Park (The Cho Stories), Chanel Monet James (As of Yet), Charneice Fox (Love Dot Com), and Kat Coiro (Marry Me). When creating scripted content, the process doesn’t start on the first day of production. It begins with the smallest seeds of … Continued

Film Fatales joined DocLands and DOC NYC for a panel discussion about Documentary Development with Daresha Kyi (Mama Bears) and Iliana Sosa (What We Leave Behind), moderated by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan (Águilas). Rewatch to listen to documentary filmmakers straight off their SXSW premiers discuss their creative and practical processes for developing documentary features. How do you … Continued

Rewatch Film Fatales' panel discussion about Episodic Television Prep with directors Christine Swanson, Valerie Weiss, and Bola Ogun! We heard from prolific episodic television directors as they discussed what it takes to prep before day one of shooting. What happens in a tone meeting? How do you communicate with actors before you get on set? How … Continued

Revisit a Film Fatales panel discussion about The Art of Screenwriting with writer/directors Jessica Sharzer (A Simple Favor), Laurie Collyer (Sherrybaby), Mora Stephens (Zipper), and moderated by Jamie Burton-Oare (African/American). Hear from heavy hitting screenwriters as they discuss what it takes to write a successful script. Where do they find inspiration, how do they discover … Continued

We held a discussion about Reproductive Justice on Film with Cynthia Lowen (Battleground), Emma Pildes (The Janes), Tracy Droz Tragos (Abortion: Stories Women Tell), and Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast). With so many fundamental human rights currently under attack in this country, we’re gathering to listen, learn, and take action. Our conversation was with … Continued

We held a discussion about Fundraising for Independent Film with Mynette Louie (Producer, The Population), Tamir Muhammad (Founder, Populace), and Viviana Zarragoitia (VP, Three Point Capital). Moderated by Film Fatales member Fanny Grande (CEO, Avenida). Constantly searching for funding is one of the most challenging aspects of creating a film. In this event, you heard … Continued

Film Fatales hosted a hands-on workshop with celebrated writer/director Catherine Hardwicke in which she discusses her journey from pre-production to final screening in this Master Class presentation. Ready Set Prep details her preparation process for film and television projects with clips, storyboards, shot lists, rehearsal practices, drawings, and more! You’ll leave with the tools to set … Continued

An online discussion about the ins and outs of Film Festival Programming with head programmers Celeste Wong (Mill Valley Film Festival), Faridah Gbadamosi (Tribeca Film Festival), and Lily Yasuda (Slamdance). Moderated by Kareema Bee (Cinematters Film Festival). Get the inside scoop as prolific festival programmers talk about the latest trends on the festival circuit. They … Continued

Film Fatales held an online workshop about Making Pitch Decks That Hook with filmmaker Jenny Deller (writer-director, Future Weather and producer, Claire in Motion)—moderated by Film Fatales member Sekiya Dorsett (director, Stonewall 50). In this workshop, filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller walked us through five simple steps to help you pre-visualize and pitch your film, music video, or TV … Continued

Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online panel discussion about Documentary Development with accomplished filmmakers Dawn Porter (The Lady Bird Diaries), Iliana Sosa (What We Leave Behind), and Lagueria Davis (Black Barbie: A Documentary)—moderated by Half the Picture producer Jude Harris. Documentary Films are vital to our understanding of the world. Their insight … Continued