Thanks for coming our to our annual Summer Social in Los Angeles! We mixed and mingled with our favorite directors, cinematographers, composers, producers and other film folks in this summer gathering celebrating creatives of all marginalized genders. We connected with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and had a little … Continued
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. Six emerging episodic directors participated live in this highly interactive class as Virtual Shadows including: Anna Fahr, Christina … Continued
Enjoy this discussion about Directing Action films with Danishka Esterhazy (Sniper: The Last Stand), Geeta Vasant Patell (House of the Dragon), and Michelle Salcedo (Switch & Bait). Moderated by Marielle Woods (Cobra Kai). Want to learn more about how to direct action sequences? This dynamic discussion with working feature film and episodic television directors covers … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail reception in Los Angeles as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. There was a panel discussion with Gotham award winning filmmaker Vera Drew and Academy Award nominated composer Laura Karpman, followed by a reception celebrating creators of all marginalized genders. With some … Continued
Film Fatales members from around the world connected an end-of-year networking mixer open to members and allies alike! Directors, actors, cinematographers, composers, producers…filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds were welcome to attend. On the last day of our Now More Than Ever crowdfunding campaign, we gathered together to celebrate the strength and tenacity of our … Continued
Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. We discovered groundbreaking works of independent cinema in this panel highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Josephine Decker (Chasing Summer), Liz Sargent (Take Me Home), and NB Mager (Run Amok). Moderated by Imani Davis (American Cinematheque). Presented … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-depth, virtual Festival Strategy Workshop led by Kimberley Browning, a shorts programmer for the Tribeca Festival and founder of Hollywood Shorts. This webinar featured case studies from three participating filmmakers Dana Nachman (The Second Life of Freddie Nole), Lauren Greenhall (That’s How You Make a Torah), and Ran Jing (Imprint). Want … Continued
Multiple filmmaker groups gathered together during Women’s History Month in support of filmmakers of all marginalized genders to deepen connections and expand their networks. There was a Canon photo studio activation on site with complimentary digital headshots for all participants. Co-hosted by community partners Alliance of Women Directors, Alliance for Women Film Composers, Asian American … Continued
We hosted an interactive online networking mixer for feature film directors and screenwriters including presentations from representatives of CineStory, Inspired Screenwriters, Off The Page, The Athena List, and The Writers Lab before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts. Thanks for joining us!
Film Fatales members were invited to a private online info session with our programming team about how to make the most of participation in the Parity Pipeline, a results-driven initiative that fights inequities in the film industry by connecting underrepresented filmmakers directly with key decision-makers seeking to hire equitably and program inclusively. Together we learned … Continued
The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Composers Diversity Collective, and Film Fatales hosted an in-person panel discussion during the Tribeca Festival. There was an intimate conversation with several filmmaker/composer teams about their creative process of collaboration. It was followed by a casual social mixer hosted by Ensemble Recording. Panelists included: Cynthia Lowen (director) - Kids … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person reception in New York City to celebrate the Tribeca Festival premieres of over a dozen films directed by our members. This year, we extended an invitation to our wider community and favorite plus ones, bringing together like-minded creatives committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry to expand our networks … Continued
