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). We heard from experienced multi-hyphenate filmmakers as they discussed their approach to creating character-driven documentaries, where they find their stories, and … Continued
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). Together we can amplify creative voices who are breaking barriers in episodic television. How do you pitch a show that … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an interactive workshop with writer/director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Miss Bala, Lords of Dogtown, Thirteen) Celebrated 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, … Continued
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. Thanks 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 … Continued
We hosted an interactive workshop about Going Paperless on set with Film Fatales member Valerie Weiss (Director of Mixtape, Outer Banks, and Prodigal Son). Valerie 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 … Continued
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). Ever wonder what really goes on in the mind of a casting director … Continued
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). This round table discussion amplifies creative voices who have used their short films to support their feature work. Directors discuss how to use a … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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
