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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/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
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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/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
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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/
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:20260430T212608
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240905T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203536Z
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203603Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Members,Festivals,Programmers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240821T022949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T215843Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Programmers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240723T195207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T224702Z
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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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240617T215701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203813Z
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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:20260430T212608
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20210326T164828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T204007Z
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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:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240131T100131Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240104T114117Z
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SUMMARY:Consider This
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online discussion about how to launch a successful awards campaign with limited resources. \nWe heard from filmmakers who have produced feature films that have been nominated for Spirit Awards\, Gotham Awards\, and Academy Awards. Panelists included producers Elizabeth Woodward (SXSW winning Another Body)\, and Nikkia Moulterie (Gotham and Spirit nominated Nanny). Moderated by Film Fatales member Liz Sargent (Take Me Home). \nAwards matter in raising the visibility of films for a mainstream audience\, introducing new cultural perspectives\, and elevating films seeking distribution. In the past 95 years\, only three women have won an Oscar for Best Director and only seven have been nominated. As Variety recently reported\, “Every year\, the race for the Oscar gets more expensive and less inclusive.” Campaigns for Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards are similarly challenging. Filmmakers must figure out how to independently cover their marketing costs and get their films seen by voters and audiences alike. We learned the nuts and bolts of what it takes to run an independent awards campaign in this round table conversation. \nWith support from event partners Pano Network\, The Gotham\, and NYWIFT. Thank you for coming!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/consider-this/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Producers
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
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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:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
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;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20230921T070155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T212734Z
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SUMMARY:Fest and Furious
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this Film Fatales online workshop about maximizing your film festival strategy led by Kathy Susca and Jeffrey Winter from The Film Collaborative. Moderated by Lagueria Davis (Director/Producer\, Black Barbie: A Documentary). Film festivals can be elusive and confounding. They are also opportunities to advance your career\, grow your network and expand your audience. But how does it all work? Which festival is the right fit for your film? How do you get your project to stand out to programmers? Once you get into a festival how do you create buzz about your project? What are useful techniques for getting your film in front of sales agents and distributors? We’ll cover all this and more to help you curate a strategy for your film to find success on the festival circuit. Three audience members were invited to share their current projects to be used as a case study for live feedback during the webinar. With support from event partners The Film Collaborative\, Ghetto Film School\, Minorities in Film\, Portrait Creative Network\, and NYWIFT.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fest-and-furious/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Programmers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20230708T053140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T211832Z
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SUMMARY:Do The Write Thing
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales caught up with successful writers Felicia Pride (Grey’s Anatomy)\, Jessica Sharzer (Nine Perfect Strangers)\, Peres Owino (African Queens: Njinga)\, and Rebecca Murga (Swagger) for a discussion about breaking into television writing. \nA career as a screenwriter is always a roller coaster\, especially now. How can aspiring writers build a viable career path to create their work\, sell their scripts\, and make a living? Hear from successful television writers and showrunners who broke into the industry through a diverse set of paths from adaptations to documentaries. They shine a light on their unique professional journeys and answer all your burning questions. How do you break into TV writing? What happens in a writers room? Where do you meet showrunners? How do you find representation? With support from event partners NYWIFT\, Stowe Story Labs\, The Writers Lab\, and WIF.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/do-the-write-thing/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Featured,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230621T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20230621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20230422T020008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T071528Z
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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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20230407T083050Z
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:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20230204T045819Z
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:20260430T212608
CREATED:20240109T092942Z
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:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20231007T043439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T080235Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about Demystifying Distribution with Avril Z. Speaks (Distribution Advocates)\, Dina Amer (You Resemble Me)\, and Sophia Fields (Gravitas Ventures). It was moderated by Alece Oxendine (Columbia University). \nOur panel of industry experts demystified film distribution and gave you an inside look at how producers\, sales agents\, and distributors work to get your films into the world. We heard about various paths toward distribution\, creative ways to sell your work\, and what the industry’s changing landscape means for independent filmmakers. With support from event partners Black Film Space\, NYWIFT\, Women Make Movies\, and WrapWomen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/demystifying-distribution/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Features,Distribution,Producers,Marketing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
CREATED:20221028T075406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T123754Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Film Festivals
DESCRIPTION:An online discussion about the ins and outs of Film Festival Programming with head programmers Celeste Wong (Mill Valley Film Festival)\, Faridah Gbadamosi (Tribeca Film Festival)\, and Lily Yasuda (Slamdance). Moderated by Kareema Bee (Cinematters Film Festival). \nGet the inside scoop as prolific festival programmers talk about the latest trends on the festival circuit. They will discuss how their film festivals curate their lineups\, how each decision maker approaches their selection process\, recommendations for filmmakers submitting to competitions\, and how the programming landscape continues to evolve. With support from community partners CherryPicks\, Film Festival Alliance\, Film Independent\, Free the Work\, Ghetto Film School\, Seed & Spark\, and WIF.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-future-of-film-festivals/
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Programmers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTSTAMP:20260430T212608
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:20260430T212608
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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