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
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 … Continued
Film Fatales members held an online workshop about Creating Safer and Supported Sets with Dr. Annalise Ophelian, N. Jasmine Johnson, Heather María Ács, and Olivia Troy from Reps on Set, a BIWOC-led consulting firm specializing in intimate storytelling, cultural coordination, and on-set mental health services. Moderated by Body Parts director Kristy Guevara-Flanagan. Co-presented by Level Forward. … Continued
Emmy award-winning television director Mary Lou Belli, whose directing credits include True Lies, Sweet Magnolias, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Ms. Pat Show, joined Film Fatales for this in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class. Watch and learn how to prep from a working TV director! We explore casting, location scouting, script breakdown, scene blocking, and shot … Continued
Film Fatales members gathered together for a Tribeca Industry Cocktail to celebrate all of the feature films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival this year. Over a dozen Film Fatales members directed feature films that premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival including Alexandria Bombach (It’s Only Life After All), Chelsea Hernandez … Continued
Members of Film Fatales, ICF+C, and AWFC hosted an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! Mix and mingle with your favorite directors, cinematographers, and composers in this summer gathering for creatives of all marginalized genders. Thank you for joining us to celebrate with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and … Continued
Film Fatales members gathered for an in-person mixer for feature film Directors and Producers in New York City! Looking to find your next collaborative endeavor? Film Fatales and Women Independent Producers joined forces for a night of festivities in the Lower East Side. We paired talented directors with equally accomplished women and non-binary producers over … Continued
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 … 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
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
Thank you for attending an intimate conversation with Film Fatales member Christine Swanson and for your questions about breaking into episodic directing. How do you position yourself to land an episode? What steps do you take to prepare? Together we explored set etiquette, gained valuable insights into building a sustainable career, and next steps for transitioning into … Continued
Film Fatales members gathered for a virtual social mixer with feature film and episodic television directors around the world. We had a community discussion around inclusive language, authentic authorship and ethical filmmaking practices as we continue to work towards decolonizing the film industry. We stand in solidarity against systemic racism and gender-based violence as we … Continued
