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SUMMARY:Transcendent Futures Members
DESCRIPTION: Film Fatales participated in the Gotham Week Expo for a New York City based panel discussion about artist development opportunities for gender-diverse filmmakers.  \nWe heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows Brit Fryer (Director of You’re Watching Queer TV)\, Chase Joynt (Director of Framing Agnes)\, and Nyala Moon (Writer/Director/Actor of How Not to Date While Trans)  as they discussed their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Moderated by Film Fatales team member Abygai Peña. \nThere are many paths towards getting your next feature film made. We learned from experienced indie filmmakers about the multifaceted options available including artist development labs\, incubators\, grants and other funding opportunities. We learned how to navigate the myriad options available as filmmakers embark on the development of their next scripted or unscripted project. \nAccessibility Notes: This in-person panel was accessible with audio descriptions and ASL upon request. This event was free and open to the public.  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-futures-members/
CATEGORIES:Members,Directors,Screenwriters
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Futures
DESCRIPTION: Film Fatales participated in the Gotham Week Expo for a New York City based panel discussion about artist development opportunities for gender-diverse filmmakers.  \nWe heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows Brit Fryer (Director of You’re Watching Queer TV)\, Chase Joynt (Director of Framing Agnes)\, and Nyala Moon (Writer/Director/Actor of How Not to Date While Trans)  as they discussed their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Moderated by Film Fatales team member Abygai Peña. \nThere are many paths towards getting your next feature film made. We learned from experienced indie filmmakers about the multifaceted options available including artist development labs\, incubators\, grants and other funding opportunities. We learned how to navigate the myriad options available as filmmakers embark on the development of their next scripted or unscripted project. \nAccessibility Notes: This in-person panel was accessible with audio descriptions and ASL upon request. This event was free and open to the public.  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-futures/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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SUMMARY:Direct to TV
DESCRIPTION:Join Film Fatales for an online discussion about directing Episodic Television with representatives from Television Shadowing Programs and DEI Initiatives. Speakers include Lily Parrish-Kruger (Director\, Current Programming at Sony Pictures Television)\, Shari Page (Program Director\, Half Initiative)\, Will Schnabel (Manager\, Pipeline Programs at Warner Bros. Discovery)\, and Yasmin Dunn (VP of Diversity at Paramount Global). Moderated by Film Fatales member Christine Swanson (Director of P-Valley\, Bel-Air\, Chicago PD). \nLearn from industry insiders about the multifaceted paths available for advancing your episodic directing career including Shadowing Programs\, Directing Labs\, Open Directing Assignments\, and more. How do you position yourself to land an episode? Where do you meet showrunners? What steps do you take to prepare? Together we will explore on-set etiquette and your next steps for transitioning into directing television. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity as you embark on your new journey towards building a sustainable career in episodic television!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/direct-to-tv-2024/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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SUMMARY:Pride Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining us for a cross-disciplinary Pride event celebrating queer voices in entertainment! \nFilm Fatales\, The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Composers Diversity Collective\, and members of  WGA\, SAG-AFTRA\, and IATSE invite you to join us for a Pride Brunch in Los Angeles celebrating queer voices in entertainment! Sponsored by BMI\, SESAC\, and Spectra Creative Agency. \nQueers United in Entertainment (QUE) is committed to fostering an industry-wide standard where all individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+(Queer) Culture are – and feel -included. Our mission is to serve as a resource in the film industry to positively influence the environment\,to ensure the development of queer individuals\, and support\, develop and promote works made by individuals identifying as part of the Queer Community. \nThis was a chance for us to have meaningful discussions about ways we can promote and support one another. We loved seeing you there!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/pride-brunch/
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Featured,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20240715T164459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204333Z
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SUMMARY:Directors Composers Panel
DESCRIPTION:Composers Diversity Collective\, Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Society of Composers and Lyricists\, and Film Fatales held a conversation for director-composer collaborations at the Tribeca Film Festival! We heard from panelists Allyson Newman (composer) and Trish Dalton (director) from Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge\, Alex Wakim (composer) and Nay Tabarra (director) from Ebb & Flow\, Shirley Song\, Jina An (composers)\, and Sherise Dorf (director) from The Everything Pot\, and Wynne Bennett (composer) from The Debutantes. Moderated by Shruti Kumar (composer).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directors-composers-panel/
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Festivals,Panels
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
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SUMMARY:Building Connections
DESCRIPTION: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 make space to listen to each other and build deeper connections within our community.  \nWe began with a grounding ritual and group conversation led by co-hosts Dewi Marquis (Ara Untamed)\, Chelsea Hernandez (Building The American Dream) Donna Wheeler (Death of a Saleswoman)\, and Rijaa Nadeem (Scandal Made me Famous)\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles to deepen our relationships based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/building-connections/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Features,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20240409T200117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205434Z
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SUMMARY:Episodic Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 directing television. This private event was hosted by Moonshine Post in Atlanta\, GA.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/episodic-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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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:20260417T074245
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:20260417T074245
CREATED:20231006T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T212138Z
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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;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20230921T072205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205958Z
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SUMMARY:Back to School Night
DESCRIPTION: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 light refreshments. If you’re ready for mingling and interesting conversation under the last few tendrils of warm weather\, join us next time!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/back-to-school-night/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230621T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20230621T082118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T210313Z
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SUMMARY:Lights Camera Action Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Members of Film Fatales\, ICF+C\, and AWFC hosted an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! \nMix 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 have a little fun in the process! \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/lights-camera-action-drinks/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230617T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20230618T065203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T210343Z
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SUMMARY:Tribeca Industry Cocktail
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOver 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 (Breaking The News)\, Gabriella A Moses (Boca Chica)\, Georden West (Playland)\, Heather Courtney (Breaking The News)\, Irene Lusztig (Richland)\, Isabel Bethencourt (Embodied)\, Jane M Wagner (Break the Game)\, Jennifer Esposito (Fresh Kills)\, Jennifer Reeder (Perpetrator)\, Jude Chehab (Q)\, Julie Cohen (Every Body)\, Katherine Propper (Lost Soulz)\, Lisa Cortés (The Space Race)\, Numa Perrier (The Perfect Find)\, Princess A Hairston (Breaking The News)\, and Stewart Thorndike (Bad Things).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/tribeca-industry-cocktail-2023/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Features,Directors,Festivals,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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SUMMARY:Virtual Shadowing
DESCRIPTION: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 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.” \nEight emerging episodic directors participate live in this highly interactive class as virtual shadows\, including Afia Nathaniel\, Anna Sang Park\, Catherine Eaton\, Danielle Eliska\, Maya Washington\, Nicole Gomez Fisher\, Shari Carpenter\, and Yoruba Richen. Filmmakers of all experience levels can learn from watching – or rewatching! – this engaging webinar. \nWith support from event partners Film at Lincoln Center\, Ghetto Film School\, NYWIFT\, The Gotham\, and WrapWomen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/virtual-shadowing/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T212026Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Safer Sets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe webinar answers questions like: how can directors get the most out of working with an intimacy coordinator? How do you tell stories about marginalized communities authentically? When is it appropriate to bring a therapist to set? You’ll learn about the role of intimacy coordinators (including how to hire and work with them)\, the importance of cultural coordination in storytelling and set dynamics\, and how mental health providers can support the well-being of your cast and crew. Watch the recording and learn from industry experts and improve the safety and well-being of your cast and crew!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/creating-safer-sets/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20230328T060800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T211854Z
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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:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T093736Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation is Everything
DESCRIPTION: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). \nIn 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 series. We learned the latest ideas to help 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 this spring. 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. With support from event partners The Big Apple Film Festival\, NYWIFT\, PANO\, Seed&Spark\, and NFMLA.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/presentation-is-everything/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Marketing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230118
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T213031Z
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SUMMARY:Director Cinematographer Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and ICFC members were invited to an in-person mixer in New York for Directors and Cinematographers of all marginalized genders.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/icfc-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20231014T052623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T144222Z
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Prep
DESCRIPTION: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 yourself up for success on your next project. Catherine’s directing credits include Cabinet of Curiosities\, Mafia Mamma\, Twilight\, Miss Bala\, Lords of Dogtown\, and Thirteen.  With support from community partners Film Independent\, Film at Lincoln Center\, Ghetto Film School\, The Cherry Picks\, The Jane Club\, and WrapWomen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/ready-set-prep/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Pre-Production,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20231014T132447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T035039Z
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SUMMARY:Writing without Limits
DESCRIPTION:Members of Film Fatales and alumni of The Writers Lab joined together for a private networking mixer for feature film directors and screenwriters. \nEager to meet creative collaborators? Excited to share details about your latest passion project? Missing the company of like-minded artists? This event was for you! We began with a group “getting to know you” exercise facilitated by Leah Meyerhoff\, founder of Film Fatales\, and Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon\, co-founders of The Writers Lab\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts. The discussion was co-hosted by Film Fatales members Charise Studesville\, Stacie E. Hawkins\, and Donna Bonilla Wheeler.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/writing-without-limits/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20240129T070508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T215144Z
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SUMMARY:Tribeca Industry Cocktails 2022
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an in person cocktail hour at Tribeca! \nFilm Fatales and Tribeca Studios joined together for an Industry Cocktails to celebrate all of the films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival. This private event was open to Film Fatales members and festival badge holders only. \nThe evolution of Film Fatales has resulted in a veritable force at the 2022 Tribeca Festival\, where over a dozen members have directed feature films premiering this year. These include the narrative features Our Father The Devil directed by Ellie Foumbi\, We Might As Well be Dead directed by Natalia Sinelnikova\, Subject directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall\, and documentaries Battleground directed by Cynthia Lowen\, Body Parts directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan\, Halftime directed by Amanda Micheli\, To the End directed by Rachel Lears\, Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power co-directed by Geeta Gandbhir\, Unfinished Business directed by Alison Klayman\, The Rebellious Life of Mrs Rosa Parks co-directed by Yoruba Richen\, Naked Gardens co-directed by Ivete Lucas\, The Cave of Adullam directed by Laura Checkoway\, and My Name is Andrea directed by Pratibha Parmar. Additional Film Fatales members have directed short form content at the festival including Hallelujah co-directed by Dayna Goldfine\, John Leguizamo Live at Rikers co-directed by Abigail Fuller\, Paint & Pitchfork directed by Christine Turner\, and The Originals co-directed by Cristina Constantini.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/tribeca-industry-cocktails-2022/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Features,Directors,Festivals,Mixers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220315
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20240204T064832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T215511Z
UID:22972-1647216000-1647302399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:SXSW Mixer 2022
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining us for an in-person gathering in support of filmmakers of all marginalized genders and those interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry to make connections and build their network. This was also an opportunity to hear from members of Film Fatales who have directed feature films premiering at SXSW including: Paula Eiselt (Aftershock)\, Sara Dosa (Fire of Love)\, Julie Cohen and Betsy West (Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down)\, Daresha Kyi (Mama Bears)\, Maureen Bharoocha (The Prank) and many more! This event was open to all festival badge holders.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/sxsw-mixer-2022/
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
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:20220115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20220116T104750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212440Z
UID:4329-1642204800-1642291199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Americanish
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining Film Fatales at the Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival for a virtual screening of Americanish directed by Film Fatales member Iman Zawahry\, followed by a panel discussion. \nA twist on the traditional romantic comedy\, Americanish highlights layers of womanhood as intersecting with cultural expectations. In Jackson Heights\, Queens\, two sisters and their newly-immigrated cousin must navigate the demands of romance\, culture\, work\, and family. The panel conversation focused on issues of authentic authorship\, immigration\, and identity. Speakers include the film’s director Iman Zawahry\, producer Roy Wol\, producer and actor Aizzah Fatima\, and Dalia Fahmy from the Islamic Scholarship Fund. Moderated by Ramy writer and producer Dr. Maytha Alhassen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/americanish/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20211210T114703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T094605Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Lens
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about Acting in Your Own Film with multi-hyphenate creators Erica Fae (To Keep The Light)\, Rain Valdez (Razor Tongue\, Lit Girl)\, Tamara Bass (Baby Boy\, If Not Now\, When?)\, and Sujata Day (Insecure\, Definition Please). \nFor many filmmakers\, directing themselves is the scariest and most daunting part of a project. In this session\, we learned from four multi-hyphenate creators about how to direct your own film or television episode while also acting in it. What does it mean to juggle wearing different hats on the same project? This round table discussion offered real world advice for navigating working on both sides of the camera.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/through-the-lens/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20211204T030754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T163339Z
UID:4341-1638489600-1638575999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Show Me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a grant-writing workshop with the creative team behind 93Queen. \nDirector/Producer Paula Eiselt and Producer Heidi Reinberg offered real-talk\, straight-up advice for navigating the documentary-funding landscape — including grants\, equity financing and co-productions. \n93QUEEN is the ITVS / arte SWR/ YesDocu co-production that received funding from all the major funders including Sundance\, Tribeca\, IDA\, Open Society | Just Films\, Fork Films\, NYSCA\, and the Hartley Film Foundation.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/show-me-the-money/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Directors,Producers,Funding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20211112T160142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T164921Z
UID:4517-1636675200-1636761599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:The Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members Diane Fraher (The Heart Stays)\, Geeta Malik (India Sweets and Spices)\, Nancy Kates (Regarding Susan Sontag) and Saila Kariat (The Valley) lead this engaging discussion on directing your second feature. \nMany filmmakers find that\, even with the wealth of knowledge they have acquired in the process of realizing their first feature\, the second one is even more challenging. These experienced filmmakers explore the inspiration and obstacles they faced in making their second feature and discuss key issues such as figuring out which project to pursue\, finding funding\, getting talent\, and bridging the often large time gap between your first and second feature. Watch and consider what your own path forward might be!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-path-forward/
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20260417T074245
CREATED:20240318T222820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T162236Z
UID:25492-1632528000-1632614399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Producer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, Latino Filmmakers Network\, and Chicana Director’s Initiative collaborated on a panel discussion and networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds.\nWe began with a panel discussion with producers Candy Ibarra (Forward Motion Entertainment)\, Gabriela Gonzalez (Words Unspoken)\, Maylen Calienes (The Three Bilinguals)\, Miguel Ferrer (Multi Studios)\, and Sandra Varona (Shine) moderated by Eileen Faxas. Afterwards\, we divided up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations based on a series of guided prompts.\nThank you for joining us to hear from seasoned producers about what they do\, how they do it\, and what they’re looking for. We mixed and mingled with other directors and producers to spark connections that will turn into meaningful creative relationships. \nThank you for joining us!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/bring-your-own-producer/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Mixers,Panels
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