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SUMMARY:Virtual Shadowing 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSix emerging episodic directors participated live in this highly interactive class as Virtual Shadows including: Anna Fahr\, Christina YR Lim\, Lilian T. Mehrel\, Melissa Haizlip\, Sonia Sebastian\, and Whitney Clinkscales. \nFilmmakers of all experience levels are invited to observe the class to learn how to prep from a working TV director! Together we will explore casting\, location scouting\, script breakdown\, scene blocking\, overheads\, and shot listing. Compare your work to an episode that has already aired and evaluate how your choices would be an alternative option or what you might change to make the work more “shootable.” \nMary Lou’s extensive teaching experience includes the 2023 Warner Brothers Discovery Access Directors Program as well as many vibrant diversity programs including ABC/Disney\, CBS\, Sony\, HBO Access\, and AFIDWW+. 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/virtual-shadowing-2025/
CATEGORIES:Development,Pre-Production,Episodic,Directors,Production
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SUMMARY:Picture This
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an intensive online workshop about Creating a Deck that Hooks led by Film Fatales member Jenny Deller (writer-director of Future Weather and producer of Claire in Motion). Moderated by Cassandra Nicholson.\n \nIn this interactive workshop presented by ShotDeck\, filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller walked through five simple steps to help you pre-visualize and pitch your film\, music video or TV series. We learned the latest ideas that are helping showrunners\, directors and producers advance their projects and walked away with some basic concepts\, design tips and resources to get your pitches off to a great start. Jenny’s decks have assisted award-winning film\, television and commercial creators land work for Warner Brothers\, HBOMax\, Showtime\, AppleTV+\, TNT and USA Networks; as well as national brands like Toyota\, Cox\, Amazon and Home Depot. \nThree filmmakers received live feedback on their decks during the workshop\, including one scripted feature\, one documentary feature\, and one episodic series. Filmmakers of all backgrounds were invited to audit the live class\, download the sample decks\, participate in the chat\, and watch the recording afterwards. \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/picture-this/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Panels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
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SUMMARY:Movie Magic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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 getting California tax credits. During this interactive session we broke down the application process with the goal of increasing representation for the projects that apply. The webinar helped demystify the tax credit application process and provided an introduction to the California Film Commission\, its services\, and its helpful representatives. The workshop was not recorded to create a safe space for active participation.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/movie-magic/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Producers,Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T210909Z
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SUMMARY:Desperately Seeking Producer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Dear Producer joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for feature filmmakers of all marginalized genders. \nWe 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 by Dear Producer founder Rebecca Green (It Follows\, All That We Love). Afterwards\, we divided up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations with the panelists based on a series of guided prompts. \nLearn about the different types of producers in both the scripted and unscripted film space\, the various stages of the process to bring on a producer\, elements and materials you should prepare before approaching a producer\, what you can expect in terms of producer compensation\, and how to maintain long-term\, healthy relationships with producers. Hear from seasoned producers about how they find projects and what qualities they value in their collaborators.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/desperately-seeking-producer/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Distribution,Featured,Producers,Funding,Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20240604T154123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215057Z
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SUMMARY:The Reel Deal
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThere are many paths towards getting your next documentary feature film made. Learn from representatives from top arts organizations about the multifaceted paths available including fellowships\, labs\, incubators\, grants\, and other funding opportunities for unscripted feature filmmakers. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to navigate the myriad options available to you as you embark on the development of your next documentary film.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-reel-deal/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Financing,Features,Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20240207T083511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T222423Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch It
DESCRIPTION: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). \nIn this workshop filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will walk you through five simple steps to help you pre-visualize and pitch your film\, music video\, or TV series. Learn the latest ideas that are helping showrunners\, directors\, and producers advance their projects and walk away with some basic concepts\, design tips\, and resources to get your pitches off to a great start. Jenny‘s decks have assisted award-winning film\, television\, and commercial creators land work for Warner Brothers\, HBOMax\, Showtime\, AppleTV+\, TNT\, and USA Networks; as well as national brands like Toyota\, Cox\, Amazon\, and Home Depot. \nSelected filmmakers will receive live feedback on their decks during the workshop\, including Christy Veeder (Sweet Home Sarasota)\, Gabriella Moses (Leche)\, Jay Melena (Grit)\, and StormMiguel Florez (Welcome to Roswell). Filmmakers of all backgrounds are invited to audit the live class\, download the sample decks\, participate in the chat\, and watch the recording afterwards. \nPresented by ShotDeck with additional support from community partners Big Apple Film Festival\, Cherry Picks\, Minorities in Film\, NFMLA\, NYWIFT\, Pano Network\, Seed&Spark\, and Urbanworld Film Festival. 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/pitch-it/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Featured,Marketing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20240131T100131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T215326Z
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SUMMARY:Episodic Shadowing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEight emerging episodic directors were selected to participate live in this highly interactive class as virtual shadows including Alycia Cooper\, Elaine Del Valle\, Iram Parveen Bilal\, Julia Weisberg Cortés\, Kate Tsang\, Maya Table\, Nikki Taylor-Roberts\, and Stacie Hawkins. Filmmakers of all experience levels are invited to audit the class by reading the script\, observing the live class\, and watching the recording. \nLearn how to prep from a working TV director! Episodic directing is such a multi-layered job with unique scripts and visual styles\, including different staff\, cast and crew in every episode. In this interactive workshop\, you will explore ways to solidify your prep so that you can show up ready for success. Bethany will use a script from a recent episode of Network Television she has directed to walk you through scene blocking\, shot listing and more.  \nBethany co-created two of the industry’s leading diversity director training programs: Warner Bros. and the DGA Director Development Initiative. She co-wrote (with Mary Lou Belli) the industry’s preeminent directing craft textbook\, Directors Tell the Story\, which Rooney uses when she teaches the WB Access Craft Intensive and the NBC-Universal Launch program. \nWith support from event partners Black Film & TV Collective\, Chicana Directors Initiative\, Free the Work\, The Gotham\, Latino Filmmakers Network\, NYWIFT\, and Women In Film.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/episodic-shadowing/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20231015T064529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T211813Z
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SUMMARY:Fatales Forward Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith support from the NEA\, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore feature films about the trans experience. The program consists of three months of one-on-one mentorship with established trans filmmakers\, a virtual Career Advancement Intensive\, creative peer to peer workshops\, and ongoing artist development support. \nThe Fatales Forward Fellowship was launched when trans visibility in the media was at an all time high and representation behind the camera was almost non-existent. As we all know\, the situation is even more dire today. We need to move beyond visibility towards true acceptance and celebration. That journey begins with authentic authorship and trans and nonbinary creators telling our own stories. We hope to create pockets of joy and creativity through our work together and look forward to celebrating this year’s fellows as they move boldly forward into the future.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fatales-forward-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Development,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20231006T153948Z
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SUMMARY:Fix It In Prep 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Film Fatales for an online workshop with celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke as she discusses 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\, Twilight\, Miss Bala\, Lords of Dogtown\, and Thirteen. With support from event partners Ghetto Film School\, WIF\, Women Make Movies\, and Wrap Women.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fix-it-in-prep-2023/
CATEGORIES:Development,Format,Narrative,Features,Pre-Production,Directors,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20230328T060800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T220130Z
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Outfest Fusion hosted a live panel discussion about Authentic Storytelling. We heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows M.G. Evangelista (Burning Well) and Seyi Adebanjo (Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!) as they discuss their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Despite the increased visibility of trans characters on screen\, opportunities for gender-expansive directors behind the camera are virtually non-existent. By sidelining gender nonconforming voices\, Hollywood is actively contributing to the misrepresentation that leads directly to real-world violence. We need more gender-nonconforming storytellers behind the camera to ensure the authenticity of the stories being told. Moderated by Nava Mau. \nFatales Forward: Trans Stories is a trailblazing fellowship from Film Fatales created to uplift trans and gender diverse filmmakers by fostering an enduring collaborative community of creators. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T134100Z
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SUMMARY:Poetic Witness
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDocumentary Films are vital to our understanding of the world. Their insight and perspective can open eyes and change hearts. Come hear from successful creators of impactful award-winning films as they discuss how they went from idea to conception. What does it take to make a compelling and truthful slice-of-life documentary\, and how do you get it seen? Walk with them through their journey and learn what it takes to break the mold. With support from event partners BGDM\, Chicana Directors Initiative\, Firelight Media\, The Gotham\, NYWIFT\, Women in Entertainment\, and Women Make Movies.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/poetic-witness/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210528T033049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T211416Z
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SUMMARY:The Write Stuff
DESCRIPTION: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 and maintain their creative voice\, what tools and routines help them to get over the finish line\, how do they give and get feedback\, how do they get their scripts into the right hands\, and much much more! With support from community partners Breaking Through The Lens\, New Filmmakers LA\, Stowe Story Labs\, The Jane Club\, and The Writers Lab.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-write-stuff/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20220429T170038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T195131Z
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SUMMARY:Episodic Television Prep
DESCRIPTION: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 do you prepare to helm an episode of a popular show? What is it like being a “guest” on set? How can you use this opportunity to create a more inclusive\, collaborative and mindful workplace? \nEvent supported by community partners The Black TV & Film Collective\, Ghetto Film School\, and Minorities in Film.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/episodic-television-prep/
CATEGORIES:Development,Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20220326T052230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T062042Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Development
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRewatch to listen to documentary filmmakers straight off their SXSW premiers discuss their creative and practical processes for developing documentary features. How do you choose a compelling subject and see it through with authenticity\, creativity\, and sensitivity? Where do you find funding and how do you build trust with your subjects and audience? How do we address implicit and explicit biases and make efforts to decolonize docs? We learned how to take action on our inspirations from these accomplished artists.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/documentary-development/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Activism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20220226T042147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T093258Z
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SUMMARY:Narrative Development
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWhen creating scripted content\, the process doesn’t start on the first day of production. It begins with the smallest seeds of inspiration\, which must be nurtured and guided to grow into complex and compelling stories. In this recording\, seasoned filmmakers share their tools for creating an effective script\, from brainstorming to story mapping to character development and world building\, with an eye toward social responsibility in storytelling.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/narrative-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Features,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20211015T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T165939Z
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SUMMARY:Let The Write One In
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members Deborah Goodwin (Snaeland) and Julia Camara (In Transit) led a virtual Screenwriting Workshop exploring the necessary steps you need to take in preparation for writing your feature screenplay. What is pre-writing and how do you use it to your advantage? What are the best practices for outlining a script? How do you find the most useful research for world building and character development? Watch the recording to find out how these veteran screenwriters lay strong foundations for their work!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/let-the-write-one-in/
CATEGORIES:Development,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210917T071309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T194724Z
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SUMMARY:Story Metamorphosis
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and WIF for a case study on adaptation with the creative minds behind the hit Netflix show Shadow and Bone. We’ll explore the steps of translating a written work to the screen with Series Writer Leigh Bardugo\, Producer Christina Strain\, and Executive Producer Shelley Meals. Moderated by Film Fatales and WIF member Drew Denny. \nTogether we learned more about the ins-and-outs of developing movies and television that respect the original work while rebuilding it in a new medium. This conversation tackled the things you need to know about the adaptation process when working with pre-existing IP like books\, documentaries\, short films\, podcasts\, articles\, and more. If you’re the creator of an original IP or are a filmmaker with questions about the roles of production companies and distributors\, this event was for you!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/story-metamorphosis/
CATEGORIES:Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210619T045352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T001637Z
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SUMMARY:From Shorts to Features
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThis round table discussion amplifies creative voices who have used their short films to support their feature work. Directors discuss how to use a short film as a “calling card” to find funding for the feature and build a creative team. We also address the logistical and creative challenges of expanding a short into longer form content. Do you write the feature first and shoot the first act? Do you write the short script and then expand? Learn how to take your short form content to the next level from filmmakers who have been there before.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/from-shorts-to-features/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Shorts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210611T115556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165615Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about what filmmakers need to know about inclusive casting with Casting Directors Erica Hart (Enemies of the State)\, Jennifer Ajemian (Feeling Through)\, Victor Vasquez (X Casting). Moderated by Film Fatales member Stavroula Toska (Beneath the Olive Tree). \nEver wonder what really goes on in the mind of a casting director before deciding to work with a director? How do you\, the director\, know you have hired the right casting director for your project? What is the difference between “color-blind casting” and “color-conscious casting?” What are best practices for casting inclusively? We talk all about this and more from three of the busiest casting directors on the East Coast.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/behind-the-curtain-the-many-faces-of-inclusive-casting/
CATEGORIES:Development,Pre-Production
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210604T123042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T212815Z
UID:3631-1622764800-1622851199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Going Paperless
DESCRIPTION:We hosted an interactive workshop about Going Paperless on set with Film Fatales member Valerie Weiss (Director of Mixtape\, Outer Banks\, and Prodigal Son). \nValerie discussed how Scriptation can empower you to navigate the new world of digital scripts\, shorter work days\, remote collaboration\, and social distancing without compromising your production workflow. Through a demonstration of the app’s tools like Note Transfer\, Script Annotation\, Bookmarking\, and Facing pages\, Valerie showed us how she uses Scriptation successfully on set. Watch the recording to gain insight into her process and see how she works within the new production safety guidelines. \nValerie first started using Scriptation four years ago when she was introduced to it by the cast of Scandal who were fans of the program because of its almost instantaneous notes transfer when new drafts of episodes arrived. Valerie adopted it immediately because of its vast functionality (annotating\, adding photo references\, and more)\, the positive effect on the environment by going paperless\, and the powerful way it increased communication with her department heads. Once the pandemic hit\, Valerie knew that Scriptation would be even more essential because of diminished physical contact in prep and production. Valerie has taught seminars on Scriptation to the Directors Guild of America\, the NBC Female Forward Program\, NYC Women Filmmakers and to the LA-based Saturday Sessions as well as industry-wide events for Scriptation. She will share the signature way she uses the app to direct her films and television episodes with enhanced creativity and productivity. \nParticipants received one complimentary month of Scriptation following the workshop.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/going-paperless/
CATEGORIES:Development,Producers,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210603
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20230927T074042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T214334Z
UID:7482-1622592000-1622678399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members had a great time during our panel discussion about building community and creative practices\, in partnership with The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival.\nThanks for joining Film Fatales and the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival for a conversation with Film Fatales members Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast)\, Chithra Jeyaram (Foreign Puzzle)\, Emily Coen Ibanez (Fruits of Labor)\, Lorena Manriquez (Siqueiros: Walls of Passion)\, and Raquel Cepeda (La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla) as they discuss their creative journeys\, advice for emerging filmmakers\, and the importance of community building to their creative practice.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/building-community/
CATEGORIES:Development,Festivals,Funding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20240415T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T163742Z
UID:26033-1620979200-1621011600@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Fix It In Prep 2021
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an interactive workshop with writer/director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight\, Miss Bala\, Lords of Dogtown\, Thirteen) \nCelebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke discussed her journey from pre-production to final screening in her MasterClass presentation. Fix It In Prep detailed her preparation process for film and television projects with clips\, storyboards\, shot lists\, rehearsal practices\, drawings\, and more. \nThis event was open to the public and accessible with live captioning. Thank you for joining us!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fix-it-in-prep-2021/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210423T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T210733Z
UID:3661-1619136000-1619222399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Walking Boldly
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a round table discussion with Showrunners\, Writers\, and Creators about breaking barriers in Episodic Television with Emily Spivack (Worn Stories)\, Ilse Fernandez (Cyberwar)\, Mel Shimkovitz (High Maintenance)\, and Xan Aranda (My Love). \nTogether we can amplify creative voices who are breaking barriers in episodic television. How do you pitch a show that has never been made before? How do you maintain your distinctive voice and build community around it? Does a unique approach help you break in\, or does it need to be packaged for the industry? How do you choose your battles and what have been your biggest challenges? What does it take to be part of the larger paradigm shift that’s happening in the episodic world and where do we go from here?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/walking-boldly/
CATEGORIES:Development,Episodic,Producers,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210417T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T192839Z
UID:3679-1618531200-1618617599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Once in a Lifetime
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about character-driven documentaries with Amber Fares (Speed Sisters)\, Eunice Lau (Accept the Call)\, Laura Checkoway (Edith + Eddie)\, and Rita Baghdadi (My Country No More). \nWe heard from experienced multi-hyphenate filmmakers as they discussed their approach to creating character-driven documentaries\, where they find their stories\, and how they create safe atmospheres conducive to filming such intimate portraits. We dived into how these creators stay inspired and active for the long process of filming a subject over the years.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/once-in-a-lifetime/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210402T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T165227Z
UID:3736-1617321600-1617407999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Filmmaking On a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Revist our discussion about low-budget feature filmmaking with Film Fatales members Alana Barrett-Adkins (Asunder: One Flesh Divided)\, Claudia Cifuentes (After the Wedding)\, Patricia Vidal Delgado (La Leyenda Negra)\, and Veronica McKenzie (Nine Nights). \nWe heard from experienced filmmakers as they discuss their unique experiences\, and sometimes unorthodox approaches\, in the world of low-budget filmmaking. We explored how to overcome numerous obstacles presented in development\, financing\, casting\, crewing\, shooting\, and post-production. We also offered marketing and distribution strategies for scripted feature films made on minimal budgets. Rewatch to learn how each of these filmmakers found creative ways to overcome challenges specific to low-budget filmmaking to bring their visions to the screen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/filmmaking-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Development,Financing,Producers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210319T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T200812Z
UID:3726-1616112000-1616198399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:The Creative Spark
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a round table discussion about maintaining your Creative Spark while releasing a film during a pandemic with Film Fatales members Anna Kerrigan (Cowboys)\, Christina Faith (Love You Right)\, Daniela De Carlo (The Blackout)\, and Jessie Barr (Sophie Jones). \nListen in as filmmakers discuss their individual journeys from project development through distribution. Where do you find inspiration? How do you keep your creative voice alive throughout? What strategies help you push through to the finish line? How does the creative process vary from the writing stage to production and post? What are the techniques for building audiences in Virtual Cinemas? Hear from four accomplished Writers and Directors who have recently released their feature films about the trials and tribulations it took to get where they are today.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-creative-spark/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20210108T080038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T202620Z
UID:3574-1610064000-1610150399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive Into Development
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Deep Dive Into Development panel discussion with writer/directors Bridget Stokes (Boy Genius\, Herman & Shelly)\, Minhal Baig (Hala\, Ramy)\, Sarah Adina Smith (Hanna\, Looking for Alaska\, Buster’s Mal Heart\, The Midnight Swim) and Suzi Yoonessi (Insatiable\, Unlovable\, Daphne & Velma\, Dear Lemon Lima). \nHow do you keep digging deeper into a story when it’s been years in development? Where do you find inspiration? How do you continue to break and re-break the story? Come hear heavy development hitters walk us through their process\, their challenges\, and how they’ve managed to break through. Followed by a Q&A.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/deep-dive-into-development/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20201128T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215430Z
UID:3911-1606521600-1606607999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Script to Screen
DESCRIPTION:Revisit Film Fatales and Women Creating Change’s discussion about bringing Middle Eastern and North African stories from script to screen with Dana Eden (Executive Producer\, Tehran)\, Maytha Alhassen (Staff Writer\, Ramy)\, Rola Nashef (Director\, Detroit Unleaded) and Sahar Jahani (Writer\, 13 Reasons Why). Moderated by Film Fatales and WCC member Natasha Kermani (Director\, Lucky). \nThis panel discussion with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) filmmakers explores the filmmakers’ processes from the early stages of script development all the way through distribution\, the challenges they might have faced and how they were able to overcome them in order to create compelling\, truthful and pioneering narratives.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/script-to-screen/
CATEGORIES:Development,Distribution,Screenwriters,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20201023T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T165922Z
UID:3945-1603411200-1603497599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Micro-Budget Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion of Low Budget Filmmaking with Diana Peralta (De Lo Mio)\, Julia Kots (Inez & Doug & Kira)\, Mariette Monpierre (Elza)\, Madoka Raine (Happy 40th)\, and Maria Mealla (Bring Me an Avocado) where they chronicle their individual experiences\, navigating the world of microbudget filmmaking. We explore the unique trials of writing\, financing\, casting\, crewing\, planning\, shooting\, post-production\, and distribution strategies for feature films made on minimal budgets. Learn how each of these filmmakers found creative ways to overcome challenges specific to low-budget filmmaking.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/micro-budget-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Development,Financing,Directors,Distribution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTSTAMP:20260416T024430
CREATED:20200828T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T171440Z
UID:3990-1598572800-1598659199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Work
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this discussion about Creating Your Own Work with episodic television and feature film writer/directors Isidora Marras (I Am Not Lorena) Jennifer Arnold (Shameless)\, Marta Cunningham (Fear The Walking Dead)\, Susan Youssef (Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf)\, and Vanessa Parise (Charmed). Moderated by Meera Menon (Equity). \nThis round table discussion explored how we support each other’s unique voices to create our own work. During Covid\, our group of director friends started a writing circle that has changed the way we approach our careers. We are working together to support each other’s unique voices\, to create truly individual and inspired work\, not the stories we’ve heard before. Covid has forced us to slow down. We’ve found a silver lining in creating a new space to delve deep and listen to our inner storytellers\, and help each other to tell our stories in the most impactful and engaging ways. As we develop our individual careers\, we believe success comes from working together.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/creating-your-own-work/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Episodic,Directors,Screenwriters
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