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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Development,Pre-Production,Episodic,Directors,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235249Z
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SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio LA
DESCRIPTION: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 fun in the process! \nCo-hosted by AWFC and Film Fatales with support from community partners A-Doc\, Black Film Space\, Chicana Directors Initiative\, Composers Diversity Collective\, ICF+C\, The Writers Lab and the DGA Women’s Steering Committee.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-la/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250721T201803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235310Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle August
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Midtown West!! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects\, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. With a guided conversation led by Film Fatales members Carol Brandt and Chithra Jeyaram. \nThis in-person filmmaker mixer was for current Film Fatales members only. \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-august/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250619T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T183414Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Binary
DESCRIPTION:Join Film Fatales and Anarchists United online for a candid conversation with visionary voices in trans and queer cinema including powerhouse filmmaker Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix\, Cloud Atlas\, Bound) and Fatales Forward fellows Gulet Isse (Khutbah)\, Hao Zhao (All Fixed Up)\, Helen Peña (Crossed Veins/Venas Cruzadas)\, Kyle Casey Chu (After What Happened at the Library)\, and Roberto Fatal (Electric Homies). Moderated by StormMiguel Florez (Welcome to Roswell). Hear from boundary breaking creators reshaping the cinematic landscape as they discuss their craft and the power of authentic storytelling as a tool for meaningful change. \nFatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut 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. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/beyond-the-binary/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Panels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250531T053752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235524Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle June
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Chelsea!! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects\, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. With a guided Pride-themed conversation led by Film Fatales members Sekiya Dorsett and Dami Rock. \nThis in-person filmmaker mixer was for current Film Fatales members only.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-june/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250515T161502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235804Z
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SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio Emmys
DESCRIPTION:We had a blast at our in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood celebrating all of the Film Fatales members nominated for Emmys this year. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF with support from Scriptation. \nChanging the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women and gender expansive filmmakers and below-the-line crew. As the Emmys are approaching\, our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers\, crew\, and influential industry decision-makers. \nWith the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories – from directors to composers\, cinematographers\, VFX\, and editors – our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award season is underway\, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards. \n  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-emmys/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250529T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T190853Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Independent Producers
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members joined Women Independent Producers’ (WIP) annual Celebrate Independent Producers — co-powered by MNN\, Dolly Card\, and Wrapbook\, during the Tribeca Festival. \nWe gathered together with like-minded creatives as we raised a glass to celebrate independent producers and the stories they bring to life. Filmmakers of all gender expressions were welcome. \nLight refreshments | Music by DJ Fritzo | Special giveaways\, and more… \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/celebrate-independent-producers/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250529T191051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000716Z
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SUMMARY:Cadence and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Composers Diversity Collective\, and FIlm Fatales hosted an in-person panel discussion during the Tribeca Festival. This was an intimate conversation with several director/composer teams about their creative process of collaboration. Followed by a casual social mixer hosted by Gigantic Studios. Capacity is limited. All ages and genders are welcome. Panelists included: \nAmy Scott (director) and Heather McIntosh (composer) – Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?\, Josalynn Smith (director) and Freya Berkhout (composer) – Ride or Die\, Sarah Goher (director) and Mina Salib (composer) – Happy Birthday\, Victoria Fiore (director/composer) – Pavilhão\, Wynne Ashley Bennett (composer) – Dear Ms: A Revolution in Print. Moderated by Shruti Kumar (composer) \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/cadence-and-conversation/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T183659Z
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250424T152814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000852Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle May
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Manhattan! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects\, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. \nWe shared snacks and drinks with potential collaborators and like-minded artists during a guided conversation co-hosted by Liz Nord and Heather Spilkin.Hosts provided charcuterie boards. \nThis in-person filmmaker mixer was for current Film Fatales members only.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-may/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Wellness,Directors,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250425T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000945Z
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SUMMARY:QUE Spring Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together! Film Fatales members joined our friends at Queers United in Entertainment for a Spring Meetup in the Los Feliz neighborhood in Los Angeles. We fostered new friendships as we continue to build a more supportive film industry. Cheers\, Queers! \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/que-spring-meetup/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250206T035345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193146Z
UID:29441-1741456800-1741467600@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio Austin
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, All Entertainment Business\, Film Fatales\, and Women in Film & TV Austin co-hosted a dynamic event celebrating collaboration\, inclusion\, and progress in the entertainment industry. The gathering brought together producers\, directors\, composers\, music supervisors\, investors\, and business leaders to foster meaningful connections and promote gender parity across creative and business sectors. \nFeatured speakers included Film Fatales member Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor)\, AWFC member Carla Patullo (Magic Hour)\, AEB founder Jennifer Hutchins and WIFT-Austin President Laura Annalora. Moderated by Cassandra Nicholson (ShotDeck). \nSponsored by ShotDeck with beverages from Tequila 512 and Good Night Loving Vodka.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-austin/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Actors,Narrative,Cinematographers,Features,Composers,Directors,Editors,Festivals,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250204T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T191308Z
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SUMMARY:Happily Ever After
DESCRIPTION:Fatales hosted a panel discussion about Directing Romantic Comedies with Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2)\, Lynn Chen (I Will Make You Mine)\, Nnegest Likké (Everything But A Man) and Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding). Moderated by Christine Luby (Royal Rendezvous). \nLove was in the air\, and so was movie magic!  On Valentine’s Day\, we dived into the world of rom-coms through the director’s lens. From landing the job to shaping the perfect director’s cut\, we broke down what it really takes to make a rom-com shine in a crowded market. We unpacked the secret sauce— story beats\, on-set chemistry\, and every trick in the book—to craft those swoon-worthy moments that stay with audiences forever. Revisit our deep dive into why our favorite rom-coms are timeless and how you can create the next classic! 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/happily-ever-after/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Directors,Featured,Genre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250102T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T205223Z
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Producers,Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250109T200249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193417Z
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SUMMARY:Brave New World
DESCRIPTION:We joined Film Fatales and United Airlines for a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. \nThis panel highlighted groundbreaking films from visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Amber Fares (Coexistence My Ass!)\, Cristina Costantini (Sally)\, Meera Menon (Didn’t Die)\, and Sam Feder (Heightened Scrutiny). Moderated by Alece Oxendine (Film Durham). \nNow more than ever\, we need stories that illuminate\, educate\, inspire\, enlighten\, and imagine new possibilities. Learn about evolving techniques in storytelling\, the importance of diverse perspectives\, and how these iconic filmmakers are pushing the boundaries of cinema on screen and off. Presented by United Airlines with support from IMDbPro\, ShotDeck and The Utah Film Commission. Followed by a networking reception celebrating filmmakers of all marginalized genders.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/brave-new-world/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20250116T213224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T154630Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members impacted by the climate crisis were invited to an online wellness webinar with Dr. Annalise Ophelian from Reps on Set. Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu from NubianLatina Productions. \nWe’re in shock\, we’re overwhelmed\, we’re grieving\, we’re frightened. Whether you’ve been impacted directly\, are providing mutual aid\, or are witnessing from afar\, the Los Angeles fires have taken a huge toll on mental wellness. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Annalise Ophelian offers a series of guided somatic exercises to help you cope with stress and overwhelming emotions brought on by recent events. Together we gained an understanding into how our nervous systems react to emergency situations\, and practiced breath work\, body movement\, and other tools designed to help us calm and soothe ourselves during unstable times. While this guided somatic webinar has been developed for Film Fatales members in Los Angeles\, all are welcome to rewatch.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/wellness-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Actors,Cinematographers,Activism,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20241031T182037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T190058Z
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SUMMARY:Directing Holiday Films
DESCRIPTION:Watch this Film Fatales\, discussion about Directing Holiday Films with Emily Moss Wilson (Rescuing Christmas)\, Rhonda Baraka (Mistletoe & Matrimony)\, and Terri J Vaughn (So Fly Christmas). Moderated by Angela Tucker (A New Orleans Noel). \nJourney behind the scenes this holiday season to learn about the ins and outs of directing made for TV movies. Join this online panel and immerse yourself in the world of Lifetime\, Hallmark\, BET\, MarVista\, and more! You’ll gain insights on how to land directing gigs\, navigate on-set dynamics\, manage tight schedules to your advantage\, adapt with creative solutions\, and build a lasting career in directing. Let’s spread the joy and the knowledge on screen and off.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directing-holiday-films/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Directors,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20241111T230744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood to find comfort in community and amplify underrepresented voices during awards season. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. \nChanging the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women\, trans and/or nonbinary filmmakers during awards season. Our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers\, crew\, and influential industry decision-makers. \nCo-hosted by the AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF. Sponsored by Paramount and Netflix. \nWith the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories – from directors to composers\, cinematographers\, VFX and editors – our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award  season is underway\, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards. This private event was by invitation only.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20241022T212130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T184026Z
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SUMMARY:Calling the Shots
DESCRIPTION:Become fluent in the language of light! Watch this discussion about Communicating with Cinematographers with directors of photography Ava Berkofsky (Share\, The Sky is Everywhere)\, Carolina Costa (Fancy Dance\, Insecure) and Cybel Martin (Kindred\, A League of Their Own). Moderated by Nasreen Alkhateeb (Supreme Models).  \n  \nHear from working cinematographers who are forging bold new paths with their uniquely creative visions. Learn how to communicate effectively on set and off to achieve maximum results. Explore the world behind the camera on episodic television sets\, independent scripted features and documentaries. Deepen your literacy about where to find inspiration\, how to cultivate a distinct visual style\, and techniques for maintaining your artistic integrity in the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of the film industry. Join us as these talented DPs call the shots.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/calling-the-shots/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240916T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T184222Z
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Distribution,Featured,Producers,Funding,Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20241010T175011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203512Z
UID:28044-1727654400-1727740799@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Members,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240905T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203536Z
UID:27706-1727654400-1727740799@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Directors,Featured,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240913T221746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203603Z
UID:27816-1726236000-1726239600@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:2 Fest 2 Furious Members
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Kicking Your Film Festival Strategy into Gear with programmers Allegra Madsen (Frameline Film Festival)\, Clint Bowie (New Orleans Film Festival) and Linda Eaddy (Denton Black Film Festival). Moderated by Film Fatales member Laurie Weltz. \nWe gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on a local level. Watch our webinar for tips and tricks about the submission process and discover how to maximize your time on the festival circuit. They say change starts at home\, so what better way than to invest in our local communities? Don’t miss this crucial and engaging conversation about film festival strategy as you build an audience for your next project.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/2-fest-2-furious-members/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Members,Festivals,Programmers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240821T022949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T191522Z
UID:27627-1726236000-1726239600@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:2 Fest 2 Furious
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Kicking Your Film Festival Strategy into Gear with programmers Allegra Madsen (Frameline Film Festival)\, Clint Bowie (New Orleans Film Festival) and Linda Eaddy (Denton Black Film Festival). Moderated by Film Fatales member Laurie Weltz. \nWe gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on a local level. Watch our webinar for tips and tricks about the submission process and discover how to maximize your time on the festival circuit. They say change starts at home\, so what better way than to invest in our local communities? Don’t miss this crucial and engaging conversation about film festival strategy as you build an audience for your next project.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/2-fest-2-furious/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Programmers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240723T195207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T224702Z
UID:27376-1721952000-1722038399@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Episodic,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240617T215701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203813Z
UID:27038-1719054000-1719064800@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Featured,Screenwriters,Mixers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240715T164459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204333Z
UID:27293-1718006400-1718038800@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Festivals,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20210326T164828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T204007Z
UID:25649-1711411200-1711411200@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Activism,Features,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Mixers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240409T200117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205434Z
UID:25863-1711238400-1711324799@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260727T042223
CREATED:20240131T100131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T215326Z
UID:22908-1706832000-1706918399@filmfatales.org
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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Episodic,Directors
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