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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
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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:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
CREATED:20220226T042147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T093258Z
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SUMMARY:Narrative Development
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch Film Fatales deep dive discussion into narrative feature development with writer/directors Anna Sang Park (The Cho Stories)\, Chanel Monet James (As of Yet)\, Charneice Fox (Love Dot Com)\, and Kat Coiro (Marry Me). \nWhen creating scripted content\, the process doesn’t start on the first day of production. It begins with the smallest seeds of inspiration\, which must be nurtured and guided to grow into complex and compelling stories. In this recording\, seasoned filmmakers share their tools for creating an effective script\, from brainstorming to story mapping to character development and world building\, with an eye toward social responsibility in storytelling.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/narrative-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Features,Directors,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20211022T173012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T233740Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
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=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20210122T170005Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20210108T080038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T202620Z
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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:20260414T214104
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:20260414T214104
CREATED:20200918T120019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T165651Z
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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:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20200828T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T171440Z
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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:20200717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200718
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20200718T000059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T170947Z
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SUMMARY:In the Writers' Room
DESCRIPTION:Revist our conversation on television writing with Film Fatales members Cherien Dabis (Ramy\, Empire)\, Nijla Mu’min (Jinn\, Swagger)\, Sian Heder (Little America\, Orange is the New Black)\, and Vera Miao (The Expatriates\, Two Sentence Horror Stories). Moderated by Deb Shoval (AWOL). \nThis is a dynamic discussion with working episodic writers covers bibles\, pilots\, & pitches; what happens in a writers’ room in person and now virtually; what is unique to episodic structure; the potential of the medium to further movements for racial justice\, climate justice and equity; and each speaker’s unique career path.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/in-the-writers-room/
CATEGORIES:Episodic,Directors,Screenwriters,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTSTAMP:20260414T214104
CREATED:20240115T122101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T211109Z
UID:20314-1573430400-1573516799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Comedy in Film + TV
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members joined us in person at the WGA West for a round table discussion about Comedy Film & Television with David Caspe (Black Monday)\, Jasmine Daghighian (Our Lady Productions)\, Patti Lee (Mad About You)\, and Sydnee Rimes (Black-ish) facilitated by Film Fatales members Nadine Truong and Stefanie Black. \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/comedy-in-film-tv/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Comedy,Episodic,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Panels
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