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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210710
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210710T011413Z
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SUMMARY:Director's Intuition
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this interactive Directing Actors workshop with Judith Weston moderated by Film Fatales member Daniela De Carlo (The Blackout). For many filmmakers\, collaborating with actors is the last frontier—the scariest part and the part they long for—the human part\, the place where connection happens. Come witness legendary acting and directing coach\, Judith Weston\, school us on the challenges of the actor-director relationship\, the pitfalls of “result direction”\, how to break down a script\, how to prepare for casting sessions\, and when\, how\, or whether to rehearse. Judith’s students have included Alejandro G. Iñárritu\, (The Revenant\, Birdman) Ava DuVernay\, (When They See Us\, Selma)\, Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit\, Thor: Ragnarok) and Hanelle Culpepper (Star Trek Picard\, The Flash).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directors-intuition/
CATEGORIES:Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210619T045352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T001637Z
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SUMMARY:From Shorts to Features
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about expanding a short into a feature film with Film Fatales members Cidney Hue (Ovum)\, Deb Shoval (AWOL)\, Erin Vassilopoulos (Superior)\, and Sonejuhi Sinha (Stray Dolls). \nThis round table discussion amplifies creative voices who have used their short films to support their feature work. Directors discuss how to use a short film as a “calling card” to find funding for the feature and build a creative team. We also address the logistical and creative challenges of expanding a short into longer form content. Do you write the feature first and shoot the first act? Do you write the short script and then expand? Learn how to take your short form content to the next level from filmmakers who have been there before.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/from-shorts-to-features/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Shorts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210604T123042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T212815Z
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SUMMARY:Going Paperless
DESCRIPTION:We hosted an interactive workshop about Going Paperless on set with Film Fatales member Valerie Weiss (Director of Mixtape\, Outer Banks\, and Prodigal Son). \nValerie discussed how Scriptation can empower you to navigate the new world of digital scripts\, shorter work days\, remote collaboration\, and social distancing without compromising your production workflow. Through a demonstration of the app’s tools like Note Transfer\, Script Annotation\, Bookmarking\, and Facing pages\, Valerie showed us how she uses Scriptation successfully on set. Watch the recording to gain insight into her process and see how she works within the new production safety guidelines. \nValerie first started using Scriptation four years ago when she was introduced to it by the cast of Scandal who were fans of the program because of its almost instantaneous notes transfer when new drafts of episodes arrived. Valerie adopted it immediately because of its vast functionality (annotating\, adding photo references\, and more)\, the positive effect on the environment by going paperless\, and the powerful way it increased communication with her department heads. Once the pandemic hit\, Valerie knew that Scriptation would be even more essential because of diminished physical contact in prep and production. Valerie has taught seminars on Scriptation to the Directors Guild of America\, the NBC Female Forward Program\, NYC Women Filmmakers and to the LA-based Saturday Sessions as well as industry-wide events for Scriptation. She will share the signature way she uses the app to direct her films and television episodes with enhanced creativity and productivity. \nParticipants received one complimentary month of Scriptation following the workshop.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/going-paperless/
CATEGORIES:Development,Producers,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20210528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20210528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20240110T080604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T215044Z
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SUMMARY:Music on Film Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and The Alliance for Women Film Composers members joined together for a private networking mixer for directors and composers. \nWe began with a group “getting to know you” exercise facilitated by Composer Catherine Joy\, President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Leah Meyerhoff\, founder of Film Fatales\, and Composer Starr Parodi\, board member and former president of Alliance for Women Film Composers\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/music-on-film-social-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210521T133010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T170352Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking Outside the Box
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a discussion about episodic television directors Jennifer Arnold (Younger)\, Jennifer Phang (Resident Alien)\, Kelly Park (Punky Brewster)\, and Ro Haber (Pride). \nThis dynamic discussion with working episodic television directors covered prep\, production and post in a fast-paced environment; what happens in a tone meeting; how to communicate with actors on set; and each speaker’s unique career path. How do you break into directing television? How do you prepare to helm an episode of a popular show? What is it like being a “guest” on set? As productions resume and we return to set\, can we also use this opportunity to create a more inclusive\, humane and thoughtful work place?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/thinking-outside-the-box/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20240415T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T163742Z
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SUMMARY:Fix It In Prep 2021
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an interactive workshop with writer/director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight\, Miss Bala\, Lords of Dogtown\, Thirteen) \nCelebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke discussed her journey from pre-production to final screening in her MasterClass presentation. Fix It In Prep detailed her preparation process for film and television projects with clips\, storyboards\, shot lists\, rehearsal practices\, drawings\, and more. \nThis event was open to the public and accessible with live captioning. Thank you for joining us!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/fix-it-in-prep-2021/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210423T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T210733Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Boldly
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a round table discussion with Showrunners\, Writers\, and Creators about breaking barriers in Episodic Television with Emily Spivack (Worn Stories)\, Ilse Fernandez (Cyberwar)\, Mel Shimkovitz (High Maintenance)\, and Xan Aranda (My Love). \nTogether we can amplify creative voices who are breaking barriers in episodic television. How do you pitch a show that has never been made before? How do you maintain your distinctive voice and build community around it? Does a unique approach help you break in\, or does it need to be packaged for the industry? How do you choose your battles and what have been your biggest challenges? What does it take to be part of the larger paradigm shift that’s happening in the episodic world and where do we go from here?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/walking-boldly/
CATEGORIES:Development,Episodic,Producers,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210410
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210410T000054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T142900Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Mold
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining us for a discussion about experimental filmmaking techniques and bold stylistic choices with Film Fatales members Emily Cohen Ibañez (Fruits of Labor)\, Mariah Garnett (Trouble)\, Olivia Peace (Tahara)\, and Penny Lane (Hail Satan?). \nWe heard from filmmakers forging a path with their uniquely creative voices\, learned where they find inspiration\, how they cultivate their style\, and how they maintain it in the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of the film industry. Do bold choices help you stand out or are they something you have to fight to hold onto? How do you maintain your artistic integrity? How do you choose which aesthetic compromises to make?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/breaking-the-mold/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210402T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T165227Z
UID:3736-1617321600-1617407999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Filmmaking On a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Revist our discussion about low-budget feature filmmaking with Film Fatales members Alana Barrett-Adkins (Asunder: One Flesh Divided)\, Claudia Cifuentes (After the Wedding)\, Patricia Vidal Delgado (La Leyenda Negra)\, and Veronica McKenzie (Nine Nights). \nWe heard from experienced filmmakers as they discuss their unique experiences\, and sometimes unorthodox approaches\, in the world of low-budget filmmaking. We explored how to overcome numerous obstacles presented in development\, financing\, casting\, crewing\, shooting\, and post-production. We also offered marketing and distribution strategies for scripted feature films made on minimal budgets. Rewatch to learn how each of these filmmakers found creative ways to overcome challenges specific to low-budget filmmaking to bring their visions to the screen.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/filmmaking-on-a-budget/
CATEGORIES:Development,Financing,Producers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210319T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T200812Z
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SUMMARY:The Creative Spark
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a round table discussion about maintaining your Creative Spark while releasing a film during a pandemic with Film Fatales members Anna Kerrigan (Cowboys)\, Christina Faith (Love You Right)\, Daniela De Carlo (The Blackout)\, and Jessie Barr (Sophie Jones). \nListen in as filmmakers discuss their individual journeys from project development through distribution. Where do you find inspiration? How do you keep your creative voice alive throughout? What strategies help you push through to the finish line? How does the creative process vary from the writing stage to production and post? What are the techniques for building audiences in Virtual Cinemas? Hear from four accomplished Writers and Directors who have recently released their feature films about the trials and tribulations it took to get where they are today.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-creative-spark/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210312T170019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T172940Z
UID:3712-1615507200-1615593599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Making the Leap
DESCRIPTION:Revist our discussion about Making the Leap from independent feature to the studio world with Ekwa Msangi (Director\, Farewell Amor)\, Laura Terruso (Director\, Work It)\, Lena Khan (Director\, Flora & Ulysses)\, and Leslye Headland (Showrunner Russian Doll). \nHow do you make your “leap”? Was it worth it and what do you have to sacrifice? What is it like working for hire as opposed to being in complete control of your project? What does the industry look like from that vantage point in terms of representation? How do you hold the door open for others or make a dent in your own way? Come get answers from four fantastic filmmakers who are blazing the trail for us all.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/making-the-leap/
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20230928T114558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192852Z
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SUMMARY:All Eyes on Women
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales at Berlinale as filmmakers seeking distribution presented their feature films to an industry panel of international buyers and distributors. After\, we had a Q&A. \nThe filmmakers who presented their projects are: Cristina Ibarra (The Infiltrators)\, Iram Parveen Bilal (I’ll Meet You There)\, Khadifa Wong (Uprooted)\, Kavery Kaul (The Bengali)\, and Yi Chen (First Vote). \nFollowed by a discussion with Amanda Trokan (HBO)\, Elise McCave (Kickstarter)\, Jackie Sayno (Encore)\, Nele Willaert (Gaumont)\, Opal Hope Bennett (DOC NYC)\, Sarah Lash (Condé Nast)\, and Sophie von Uslar (Constantin Film). Moderated by Alece Oxendine (Columbia University).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/all-eyes-on-women/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Features,Directors,Festivals,Distribution,Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210220
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210220T010055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T173644Z
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SUMMARY:Stranger Than Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this intimate conversation about personal storytelling in the documentary space with Film Fatales members Elan Bogarín (306 Hollywood)\, Lynne Sachs (Film About a Father Who)\, and Tiffany Hsiung (Sing Me A Lullaby). Moderated by Film Fatales member Judith Helfand (Love & Stuff). \nThis conversation will focus on the unique and nuanced experiences of documentary filmmakers creating personal films. With insight into the ethical and artistic decisions that filmmakers make\, we will explore the complex relationship between directors and film participants. How do filmmakers approach delicate subject matter\, building trust and setting boundaries? What are the responsibilities that come with sharing personal histories with the world? How do relationships change throughout the course of a film?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/stranger-than-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Directors,Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210122T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T193730Z
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SUMMARY:The Donut King
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and Greenwich Entertainment for a screening of The Donut King and a panel discussion with Director/Cinematographer/Writer Alice Gu and Writer/Editor Carol Martori moderated by Film Fatales member Stephanie Wang-Breal. \nTed’s story is one of fate\, love\, survival\, hard knocks\, and redemption. It’s the rags to riches story of a refugee escaping Cambodia\, arriving in America in 1975 and building an unlikely multi-million-dollar empire baking America’s favorite pastry\, the donut. Ted sponsored hundreds of visas for incoming refugees and helped them get on their feet teaching them the ways of the donut business. By 1979 he was living the American Dream. But\, in life\, great rise can come with great falls.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-donut-king/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Features,Directors,Editors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20210108T080038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T202620Z
UID:3574-1610064000-1610150399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive Into Development
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Deep Dive Into Development panel discussion with writer/directors Bridget Stokes (Boy Genius\, Herman & Shelly)\, Minhal Baig (Hala\, Ramy)\, Sarah Adina Smith (Hanna\, Looking for Alaska\, Buster’s Mal Heart\, The Midnight Swim) and Suzi Yoonessi (Insatiable\, Unlovable\, Daphne & Velma\, Dear Lemon Lima). \nHow do you keep digging deeper into a story when it’s been years in development? Where do you find inspiration? How do you continue to break and re-break the story? Come hear heavy development hitters walk us through their process\, their challenges\, and how they’ve managed to break through. Followed by a Q&A.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/deep-dive-into-development/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201212
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201211T220046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T173943Z
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SUMMARY:Respect for Acting
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch Respect for Acting with actors Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black)\, Dawn-Lyen Gardner (Queen Sugar)\, Michelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard)\, and Monica Raymund (Hightown). Moderated by Film Fatales member Elisabeth Subrin (A Woman\, A Part). \nThis panel discussion focused on the creative partnership between Actors and Directors. How does this very special relationship play out from different points of view? What are performers looking for in terms of direction? What communication techniques have directors found to be most helpful? How does this dynamic translate to our current times? Hear it from the source!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/respect-for-acting/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201128T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215430Z
UID:3911-1606521600-1606607999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Script to Screen
DESCRIPTION:Revisit Film Fatales and Women Creating Change’s discussion about bringing Middle Eastern and North African stories from script to screen with Dana Eden (Executive Producer\, Tehran)\, Maytha Alhassen (Staff Writer\, Ramy)\, Rola Nashef (Director\, Detroit Unleaded) and Sahar Jahani (Writer\, 13 Reasons Why). Moderated by Film Fatales and WCC member Natasha Kermani (Director\, Lucky). \nThis panel discussion with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) filmmakers explores the filmmakers’ processes from the early stages of script development all the way through distribution\, the challenges they might have faced and how they were able to overcome them in order to create compelling\, truthful and pioneering narratives.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/script-to-screen/
CATEGORIES:Development,Distribution,Screenwriters,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201120T220045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T161309Z
UID:3939-1605830400-1605916799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Directing Actors
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Directing Actors workshop led by Film Fatales member Adrienne Weiss (Love\, Ludlow) with actors Candice Jean-Jacques (Hunters) and Ellie Foumbi (Our Father\, The Devil). \nHow do you get the best out of your actors? How do you fix a performance that’s off? Directing Actors founder Adrienne Weiss developed The Tools\, a method that gives directors the skills they need to correctly diagnose what’s wrong with performances and swiftly make them great.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directing-actors/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201106T080011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T160120Z
UID:3344-1604620800-1604707199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Documenting Politics
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about making documentaries in the political space with filmmakers Alison Klayman (The Brink)\, Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight For Democracy)\, Ramona Diaz (A Thousand Cuts)\, and Yi Chen (First Vote). Moderated by Amy Adrion (Half the Picture). \nWith politics dominating our newsfeeds and spurring our engagement\, join us as we discuss the process\, responsibility and motivation of documentary filmmakers whose work highlights the issues and people involved in the political arena. With clashing ideologies driving increased participation in political discourse and heightening tensions in the US and abroad\, we’ll talk to filmmakers who bravely tackle hot button issues and document political movements\, seeking to enlighten\, educate and inspire.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/documenting-politics/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Activism,Directors,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201023T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T165922Z
UID:3945-1603411200-1603497599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Micro-Budget Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion of Low Budget Filmmaking with Diana Peralta (De Lo Mio)\, Julia Kots (Inez & Doug & Kira)\, Mariette Monpierre (Elza)\, Madoka Raine (Happy 40th)\, and Maria Mealla (Bring Me an Avocado) where they chronicle their individual experiences\, navigating the world of microbudget filmmaking. We explore the unique trials of writing\, financing\, casting\, crewing\, planning\, shooting\, post-production\, and distribution strategies for feature films made on minimal budgets. Learn how each of these filmmakers found creative ways to overcome challenges specific to low-budget filmmaking.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/micro-budget-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Development,Financing,Directors,Distribution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201016T120039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T234807Z
UID:3953-1602806400-1602892799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Using Film For Social Change
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Using Film for Social Change with Alex Stapleton (Hello Privilege. It’s Me\, Chelsea)\, Fanny Grande (Our Quinceañera)\, Jiayan “Jenny” Shi (Finding Yingying) and Reaa Puri (Mary Kom). Moderated by Film Fatales member Alahna Lark (Black In America 2020). \nIn this webinar you will learn about ways to be anti-racist through your work and how to let humanity lead you as an artist. What are some inherent biases we all have and how can we work through these biases? How can we put humanity at the forefront of our work? Through this discussion we address issues of classism\, white privilege\, and hopefully learn to be storytellers who are on the right side of history.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/using-film-for-social-change/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Activism,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201010
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20201010T000049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T170629Z
UID:3956-1602201600-1602287999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Marriage Story
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about The Director-Producer Partnership with independent producers Avril Z. Speaks (Jinn\, Hosea)\, Heather Rae (Bull\, Tallulah)\, Kim Sherman (Sun Don’t Shine\, You’re Next)\, and Shruti Ganguly (H.\, Initials SG). Moderated by Film Fatales member Ruth Du (Your Baby Is Mine). \nWe tackle the important and sometimes difficult relationship between the Director and Producer in the narrative feature film space. Panelists discuss their experiences with short term and long term collaborators\, what it takes to maintain a creative relationship\, and weigh in on what they would do in fictional hypothetical situations.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/marriage-story/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200925T120006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T170938Z
UID:3968-1600992000-1601078399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Building Trust in Documentaries
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Building Trust in Documentaries: The Relationship Between Filmmaker and Participants with Film Fatales members Ashley O’Shay (Unapologetic)\, Valerie Red-Horse (Mankiller)\, Yoruba Richen (The Killing of Breonna Taylor)\, and Yu Gu (A Woman’s Work). Moderated by Erika Cohn (Belly of the Beast). \nThis conversation focuses on the unique and nuanced relationships that filmmakers have with documentary film participants. With insight into the ethical and artistic decisions filmmakers make\, we explore the challenges and complexities of the director/film participant relationship. Given that each film presents a different set of circumstances\, how do filmmakers approach transparency\, building trust and boundaries? How do relationships change throughout the course of a film?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/building-trust-in-documentaries/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200918T120019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T165651Z
UID:3976-1600387200-1600473599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Making or Breaking a Story
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Making or Breaking a Story with episodic television creators\, writers\, and showrunners Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John)\, Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show)\, Shoshannah Stern (This Close) and Marie Jamora (Family Style). \nThis panel was an open conversation with episodic television creators and showrunners to discuss how they are pushing boundaries and conventions in the stories that they choose to tell. How did the seed idea become the show it is today? How do you navigate the studio/network and still maintain a unique voice? How do you build and lead a creative team?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/making-or-breaking-a-story/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20240312T202014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T210815Z
UID:25360-1599782400-1599868799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Work Life Balance
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a discussion about Filmmaking While Parenting with feature film directors Débora Souza Silva (Black Mothers)\, Kestrin Pantera (Mother’s Little Helpers)\, and Renée Wilson (Crepe Covered Sidewalks). Moderated by Film Fatales member Tamara Perkins (Life After Life). \nThis round table discussion will feature filmmakers carving out new ways of building creative life while raising families. Each will share experiences and insight on reimagining creative space and opportunity for parent filmmakers to thrive. Questions that will be explored include: How can the film industry better support working parents? How do we as filmmakers work together to co-create spaces that include families\, respect the unique needs of parents on and off sets\, and see working parents as assets to projects and not liabilities? What role can policy change play in equalizing the industry for women and parents? How does self-care contribute to boosting morale\, mindfulness and sparking and sustaining creativity in working parents. How can we support each other more in this industry and what can filmmakers without kids do to make equitable spaces for their parenting colleagues a reality?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/work-life-balance-2/
CATEGORIES:Features,Directors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200828T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T171440Z
UID:3990-1598572800-1598659199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Work
DESCRIPTION:Revisit this discussion about Creating Your Own Work with episodic television and feature film writer/directors Isidora Marras (I Am Not Lorena) Jennifer Arnold (Shameless)\, Marta Cunningham (Fear The Walking Dead)\, Susan Youssef (Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf)\, and Vanessa Parise (Charmed). Moderated by Meera Menon (Equity). \nThis round table discussion explored how we support each other’s unique voices to create our own work. During Covid\, our group of director friends started a writing circle that has changed the way we approach our careers. We are working together to support each other’s unique voices\, to create truly individual and inspired work\, not the stories we’ve heard before. Covid has forced us to slow down. We’ve found a silver lining in creating a new space to delve deep and listen to our inner storytellers\, and help each other to tell our stories in the most impactful and engaging ways. As we develop our individual careers\, we believe success comes from working together.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/creating-your-own-work/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Episodic,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200821T120021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T153146Z
UID:3998-1597968000-1598054399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Gatekeepers and Gatecrashers
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion with episodic television creators\, showrunners and producing directors including Elle Johnson (Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker)\, Janine Sherman Barrois (Claws\, Self Made)\, Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland) and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (UnREAL). Moderated by Film Fatales member Shaz Bennett (Director\, Queen Sugar\, Billions). \nThis panel was an open conversation to discuss the push for hiring equality NOW. How do you manage your gate? What are the barriers to systemic change? How do directors get that first episode? And how do they get invited back? How do you find directors that can authentically tell your stories?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/gatekeepers-and-gatecrashers/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Producers,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200815
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200814T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T162457Z
UID:4055-1597363200-1597449599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Between Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a discussion with filmmakers who straddle the line to create in both documentary and scripted spaces. How do you develop stories in these two fields? How are they linked? How are they different? \nSpeakers included Jennifer Sharp (Director Una Great Movie)\, Maria Agui Carter (Director Rebel)\, Moira Griffin (Producer\, Cap)\, and Pratibha Parmar (Director\, Alice Walker: Beautfy in Truth). Moderated by Film Fatales member Angela Tucker (Director\, All Styles).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/between-two-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Directors,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200807T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T160842Z
UID:4067-1596758400-1596844799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Camera Phone Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Camera Phone Filmmaking with Hope Farley (EP\, Adolescent Content)\, Leslie Bumgarner (DP\, Co-Ed)\, Richard Vialet (DP\, 9 Rides)\, and Ted Melfi (Director\, Daughter). Moderated by Film Fatales members Rachel Feldman (Director\, The Rookie) and Christine Swanson (Director\, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel). \nWelcome to filmmaking during the Pandemic. Join us for a deep dive into making films with what we might have at hand. We unpack the hows of nimble filmmaking with expert directors\, cinematographers\, and producers who have utilized phone technology to shoot remarkable films. With our professional curiosity piqued\, we dive into how we might apply some of these skills and resources to making our own films while we stay at home. Maybe you’re itching to shoot a short in your house\, up your home-movie game\, or are prepping your next film with this amazing technology\, we focus on craft and creativity in a time when camera houses and production teams are not yet within reach.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/camera-phone-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors,Producers,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTSTAMP:20260501T031010
CREATED:20200731T120049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T230506Z
UID:4086-1596153600-1596239999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Authorship
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales member Roxy Shih moderated this discussion on authentic authorship and ethical storytelling with Geeta Gandbhir (Director of Why We Hate and Call Center Blues)\, and Lisa Valencia-Svensson (VP of Finance\, Multitude Films and Co-Producer of Pray Away)\, Smriti Mundhra (Creator of Indian Matchmaking and Director of St Louis Superman) and Tamara Dawit (Director of Finding Sally and co-founder of Racial Equity Media Collective). \nThe conversation focused on authentic authorship and the importance of filmmaker point of view. We explored issues of implicit and explicit bias\, extractive storytelling\, and who has “the right” to tell which stories. Panelists offered\, too\, first-hand experiences with directing or producing BIPOC stories or dealing with projects with a western/white gaze both in western countries and the global south.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/authentic-authorship/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Equity,Featured,Producers
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