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SUMMARY:Writing With Direction
DESCRIPTION:We hosted an interactive online networking mixer for feature film directors and screenwriters including presentations from representatives of CineStory\, Inspired Screenwriters\, Off The Page\, The Athena List\, and The Writers Lab before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.Thanks for joining us!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/writing-with-direction/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T160000
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SUMMARY:Elevating The Frame
DESCRIPTION:Multiple filmmaker groups gathered together during Women’s History Month in support of filmmakers of all marginalized genders to deepen connections and expand their networks. There was a Canon photo studio activation on site with complimentary digital headshots for all participants.  \nCo-hosted by community partners Alliance of Women Directors\, Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Asian American Documentary Network\, Brown Girls Doc Mafia\, Chicana Director’s Initiative\, Film Fatales\, International Community of Female+ Cinematographers\, Latino Filmmakers Network\, ReFrame\, WIF\, Women In Media\, and Women Make Movies. \nPresented by Canon with support from event sponsors First Entertainment Credit Union\, Profoto\, Scriptation and ShotDeck.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/elevating-the-frame/
LOCATION:Canon Burbank\, 3400 W Olive Ave\, Ste 250\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Cinematographers,Features,Composers,Episodic,Directors,Shorts,Editors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20251118T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T194753Z
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SUMMARY:Now More Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members from around the world connected an end-of-year networking mixer open to members and allies alike! Directors\, actors\, cinematographers\, composers\, producers…filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds were welcome to attend. \nOn the last day of our Now More Than Ever crowdfunding campaign\, we gathered together to celebrate the strength and tenacity of our filmmaker community\, reconnect with like-minded filmmakers to lift our spirits and create stronger connections as we look forward to brighter days ahead. We began with a guided conversation before dividing up into smaller discussion circles and closed out the evening with a mindful intention setting exercise for the new year. #NowMoreThanEver we need stories that illuminate\, inspire\, and imagine pathways to a better future…because the power of film to promote empathy is indispensable. Have a happy new year!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/now-more-than-ever/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Cinematographers,Composers,Directors,Editors,Producers,Programmers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio Oscars
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail reception in Los Angeles as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. There was a panel discussion with Gotham award winning filmmaker Vera Drew and Academy Award nominated composer Laura Karpman\, followed by a reception celebrating creators of all marginalized genders. With some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by the AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF. Sponsored by Paramount+. \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. \nFilm Fatales recently launched the Parity Pipeilne\, a results-driven initiative that fights inequities in the film industry by connecting underrepresented filmmakers directly with key decision-makers seeking to hire equitably and program inclusively. \nReFrame is getting ready to release its WHAT TO WATCH: 2026 Film FYC Guide. As part of WIF’s mission to advocate for change\, the Voter Guide aims to amplify the work of deserving women\, trans\, and nonbinary folk\, serving as a go-to resource for industry voters who are conscious of gender bias and desire equity in the industry. \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.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-oscars/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Awards,Narrative,Cinematographers,Composers,Directors,Editors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T213000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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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/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Panels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Actors,Narrative,Cinematographers,Features,Composers,Directors,Editors,Festivals,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Cinematographers,Activism,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T175011Z
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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:20260414T195916
CREATED:20240905T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T215912Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20240617T215701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T212937Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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;VALUE=DATE:20220708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20231014T132447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T035039Z
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SUMMARY:Writing without Limits
DESCRIPTION:Members of Film Fatales and alumni of The Writers Lab joined together for a private networking mixer for feature film directors and screenwriters. \nEager to meet creative collaborators? Excited to share details about your latest passion project? Missing the company of like-minded artists? This event was for you! We began with a group “getting to know you” exercise facilitated by Leah Meyerhoff\, founder of Film Fatales\, and Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon\, co-founders of The Writers Lab\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts. The discussion was co-hosted by Film Fatales members Charise Studesville\, Stacie E. Hawkins\, and Donna Bonilla Wheeler.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/writing-without-limits/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20210528T033049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T211416Z
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SUMMARY:The Write Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales panel discussion about The Art of Screenwriting with writer/directors Jessica Sharzer (A Simple Favor)\, Laurie Collyer (Sherrybaby)\, Mora Stephens (Zipper)\, and moderated by Jamie Burton-Oare (African/American). Hear from heavy hitting screenwriters as they discuss what it takes to write a successful script. Where do they find inspiration\, how do they discover and maintain their creative voice\, what tools and routines help them to get over the finish line\, how do they give and get feedback\, how do they get their scripts into the right hands\, and much much more! With support from community partners Breaking Through The Lens\, New Filmmakers LA\, Stowe Story Labs\, The Jane Club\, and The Writers Lab.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-write-stuff/
CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T093258Z
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SUMMARY:Narrative Development
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch Film Fatales deep dive discussion into narrative feature development with writer/directors Anna Sang Park (The Cho Stories)\, Chanel Monet James (As of Yet)\, Charneice Fox (Love Dot Com)\, and Kat Coiro (Marry Me). \nWhen creating scripted content\, the process doesn’t start on the first day of production. It begins with the smallest seeds of inspiration\, which must be nurtured and guided to grow into complex and compelling stories. In this recording\, seasoned filmmakers share their tools for creating an effective script\, from brainstorming to story mapping to character development and world building\, with an eye toward social responsibility in storytelling.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/narrative-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Features,Directors,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20220121T083607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T214218Z
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SUMMARY:Framing Agnes
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and BFFoundation for a discussion with the creative team behind Framing Agnes fresh off their Sundance premiere. Speakers include director Chase Joynt\, (cinematographer) Aubree Bernier-Clarke\, (participant) Jules Gill-Peterson\, (writer) Morgan M. Page\, and Samantha Curley (producer). Moderated by programmer Stephanie Owens. \nIn 1958\, a young trans woman named Agnes entered a study about sex disorders at UCLA to get the gender-affirming care she needed\, by any means necessary. Her story was long considered to be exceptional until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Directed by Chase Joynt (No Ordinary Man) and featuring an all-star cast of transgender artists and actors\, Framing Agnes uses re-enactment and genre-blurring storytelling techniques to breathe new life into previously unknown people who redefined gender in the midcentury. Featuring Angelica Ross\, Jen Richards\, Zackary Drucker\, Silas Howard\, Max Wolf Valerio\, and Stephen Ira.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/framing-agnes/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Cinematographers,Activism,Festivals,Producers,Programmers,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20211022T173012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T233740Z
UID:4686-1634860800-1634947199@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Kindred Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Author and screenwriter Namina Forna (The Gilded Ones) and genre filmmaker Zandashé Brown (Blood Runs Down) joined us for a discussion\, moderated by Film Fatales member Tchaiko Omawale (Solace)\, about Black Women in Genre. \nBlack women have had a significant impact in genre over the years\, with a recent renaissance of novels by Black female writers being adapted for the screen. Genre is often used to explore taboo topics and socio-cultural perspectives from a new angle. Come learn from filmmakers creating in this space. What are their inspirations? What stories do they want to tell and why?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/kindred-spirits/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Genre,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20211015T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T165939Z
UID:4692-1634256000-1634342399@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Let The Write One In
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members Deborah Goodwin (Snaeland) and Julia Camara (In Transit) led a virtual Screenwriting Workshop exploring the necessary steps you need to take in preparation for writing your feature screenplay. What is pre-writing and how do you use it to your advantage? What are the best practices for outlining a script? How do you find the most useful research for world building and character development? Watch the recording to find out how these veteran screenwriters lay strong foundations for their work!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/let-the-write-one-in/
CATEGORIES:Development,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20210813T121733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T233304Z
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SUMMARY:In Your Words
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about Writing for Television with C.A. Johnson (Filthy Rich)\, Dr. David Renaud (The Good Doctor)\, and Marilyn Fu (The Baxters). Moderated by Film Fatales member Jenna Laurenzo (Lez Bomb). \nThis round table conversation with episodic television writers explored their creative process and how they are making waves in the industry. Where did they find their style and how do they maintain it? What are the challenges to breaking into television?  What happens day to day in a writer’s room? How can we uplift marginalized voices so there are more seats at the table? Where do we go from here?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/in-your-words/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Screenwriters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20210604T123042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T212815Z
UID:3631-1622764800-1622851199@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20240415T165920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T163742Z
UID:26033-1620979200-1621011600@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20210423T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T210733Z
UID:3661-1619136000-1619222399@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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:20260414T195916
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:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
CREATED:20201128T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215430Z
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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:20200918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919
DTSTAMP:20260414T195916
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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