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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
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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:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
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SUMMARY:On the Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales held a discussion about filming in conflict zones with documentary filmmakers Amber Fares (Speed Sisters)\, Elizabeth Mirzaei (3 Songs for Benazir)\, and Sedika Mojadidi (Facing the Dragon) as they share advice on the strategies\, logistics and hazards of filming in daunting locations. How do they make authentic films that resonate with the wider world? What is it like to work in a conflict zone\, both technically and emotionally? How do they keep their stories intimate and their subjects safe? How can films shift culture and create tangible and lasting change?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/on-the-front-lines/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Activism,Directors,Production
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20210820T103334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T215630Z
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SUMMARY:Love is Love
DESCRIPTION:We held a discussion about Queer Love Stories with Film Fatales members Marion Hill (Ma Belle\, My Beauty)\, Mari Walker (See You Then)\, and Natalia Leite (Bare). \nThe Queer Cinema movement has been politically and aesthetically innovative\, growing to include an entire generation of queer artists\, filmmakers\, and activists. What does this look like in today’s landscape? How has onscreen representation evolved alongside our understanding of gender? How does identity intersect with art? Is there such a thing as a “Queer Aesthetic”? Filmmakers telling stories of unconventional queer romances discuss their films\, their creative process\, and various gazes.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/love-is-love/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20230927T073018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T150342Z
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SUMMARY:Prisma
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, Prism\, and Cinemarket hosted a Virtual Showcase and Showcase during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. \nFilmmakers Emily Cohen Ibañez (Fruits of Labor)\, Raquel Cepeda (La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla)\, and Larissa Lam (Far East Deep South) shared their latest projects available for acquisition during the Cannes Film Festival and discuss their unique distribution journeys. This event was moderated by Concordia University professor Dipti Gupta. \nFilm Fatales\, Cinemarket\, and Prism came together to host PRISMA\, a virtual showcase and panel discussion to honor the work of filmmakers of all marginalized genders. What are the challenges women and gender nonconforming filmmakers face in finding distribution in Europe? Can we break down barriers between the international market and US-based filmmakers of color? Join us for a conversation about the state of the industry and explore the Virtual Market of feature films available for acquisition throughout the festival.\nThe Selection Committee included Alice Riva (Visions du Réel)\, Dayan Kodua (Actress)\, Francesca Tiberi (True Colours)\, Klaudia Malota (Lower Silesian Film Center)\, Lidia Damatto (More Than)\, Manuela Buono (Slingshot Films)\, Maral Mustafazade (Filmotor)\, and Rita Stanelyte (Litauisches Kino Goes Berlin\, Mata Hari Comm).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/prisma-cannes-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Festivals,Distribution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20210129T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T172300Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaim the Frame Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Ujima Entertainment Collective hosted a virtual networking mixer between Directors\, Producers\, and Editors. This event was perfect for those eager to meet creative collaborators\, excited to share details about your latest passion project\, or missing the company of like-minded artists! We began with a lightning round of introductions facilitated by Leah Meyerhoff\, founder of Film Fatales\, Dominique Ulloa\, Chair of Ujima Entertainment Coalition\, and Shannon Baker Davis\, Editor\, Queen Sugar before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations and deeper connections based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/reclaim-the-frame-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20210116T230027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162148Z
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SUMMARY:Nevertheless
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival hosted a screening of Nevertheless followed by a panel discussion exploring intersectionality in the women’s movement and sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Panelists included Film Fatales member Sarah Moshman\, Women’s March co-founder Paola Mendoza\, ACLU attorney Melissa Goodman\, and #OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign. Moderated by Melissa Gira Grant\, Staff Writer at The New Republic. \nTaking a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time’s Up\, Nevertheless follows the intimate stories of seven individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or in a school context. From a writer’s assistant on a top TV show to a Tech CEO and 911 dispatcher\, the film shines a light on the ways in which we can shift our culture and rebuild.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nevertheless/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20201205T210034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T165918Z
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SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales\, BIFA\, and Level Forward for a private workshop about Unconscious Bias led by Challenge Consultancy. This was a private workshop for current members of Film Fatales and invited guests of Level Forward was led by Femi Otitoju. \nThis interactive workshop covered how unconscious and ingrained biases (that is\, biases that we are not aware of) affect human decision-making day-to-day and how that might have an effect on the work we do in independent filmmaking. How does the human decision-making process work and what factors can influence it? Where can logical decision-making go wrong and lead us to illogical conclusions? What is an unconscious bias and what can we be unconsciously biased against? How can we recognize and mitigate against unconscious biases on a personal level and in group discussions? How does this affect our work in the film industry and what we can do to fix it?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/unconscious-bias-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20201106T080011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T160120Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20201030T150840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T165312Z
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SUMMARY:We Need to Talk About Horror
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a discussion about Genre Film as Social Commentary with Film Fatales members Eva Aridjis (The Blue Eyes)\, Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin)\, Lou Simon (Hazmat)\, and Terrie Samundra (Kaali Khuhi). Moderated by Tricia Lee (Blood Hunters). \nWith its rich visual language and creative use of metaphors\, genre cinema has always been an excellent medium to address complex stories and dive into difficult topics. Watch feature filmmakers working in horror on a discussion of their bodies of work and the power of genre cinema as tool for social and political commentary.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/we-need-to-talk-about-horror/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Genre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20201016T120039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T234807Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20200821T120021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T153146Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200725
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20200725T000026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T214908Z
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SUMMARY:Laugh Riot
DESCRIPTION:Laugh it off with this panel discussion with comedy directors working in feature films\, television\, late-night\, and even documentary! Film Fatales members Anna Margarita Albelo (Clare at 16)\, Geeta Patel (The Great)\, Kimberly McCullough (The Bold Type)\, and Maureen Bharoocha (Jimmy Kimmel Live) joined us for this engaging conversation\, moderated by Amy French (El Súperstar). \nHear from working comedy directors about how they keep it funny\, both on the screen and behind the scenes\, as we discuss both the craft and business of telling comedic stories. We explore\, too\, the ways that diverse perspectives make for richer comedy\, and explore how jokes are a tool in the fight for social justice. Watch and laugh!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/laugh-riot-directors-in-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Activism,Features,Comedy,Episodic,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20200627T000012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T204728Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Kami Chisholm (Pride Denied) moderates this round table discussion on Queer Cinema with Film Fatales members Dawn Valadez (Going on 13)\, Daresha Kyi (Trans in America)\, Florencia Manóvil (Dyke Central)\, and Jessica Dunn Rovinelli (So Pretty). \nThe Queer Cinema movement has been both intensely political and aesthetically innovative\, growing to include an entire generation of queer artists\, filmmakers\, and activists. What does this look like in today’s landscape? How has onscreen representation evolved alongside our understanding of gender? How does identity intersect with art? Is there a “Queer Aesthetic”? In this webinar\, hear from LGBTQ+ feature filmmakers about their films\, their creative process and various forms of gazes. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/queer-cinema-beyond-the-binary/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Directors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200523
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20200523T000053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T212216Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Representation in the Time of COVID
DESCRIPTION:CAPE Executive Director Michelle Sugihara and Film Fatales members Diane Paragas (Yellow Rose)\, Emily Ting (Go Back to China)\, and Isabel Sandoval (Lingua Franca) participate in this conversation about contemporary Asian American cinema. \nThey address questions such as: What is cinema’s role in helping expose the diversity of stories in the Asian American community? How are filmmakers getting their films made in the current climate? What is our responsibility as artists in light of the disturbing rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes? What can underrepresented filmmakers hope to contribute to the cinematic tapestry?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/asian-american-representation-in-the-time-of-covid/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Directors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T165152Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Artist
DESCRIPTION:We gathered online for a community check-in followed by a conversation led by Geeta Malik (Troublemaker) and Leah Meyerhoff (I Believe in Unicorns) about the role of the artist in times of crisis. In times of crisis what is the role of the artist? Should the artist inspire\, observe\, comment? During the uncertain era of covid we discussed how filmmakers should respond to the chaos of the world and how to approach moving through their craft. Can filmmaking be used as a tool for real change during an uncertain time or is it a tool for remembering? Is it both? When the emotional\, political\, and artistic world is put on hold\, what does the artist do?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-role-of-the-artist/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTSTAMP:20260414T235523
CREATED:20230927T064427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T215652Z
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SUMMARY:Disabilities On Screen and Off
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, RespectAblility\, and Film Independent hosted an intersectional discussion around inclusive casting for both visible and nonvisible disabilities\, creating accessible sets\, and ensuring accessible finished products for film festivals and beyond. \nSpeakers included Ashley Eakin (Director\, Single)\, Michele Spitz (Founder\, Woman of Her Word)\, Shari Bisnaught (Costume Designer\, Best Summer Ever)\, and Tatiana Lee (Hollywood Inclusionist\, RespectAbility) moderated by Film Fatales members Nasreen Alkhateeb and Tchaiko Omawale.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/disabilities-on-screen-and-off/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Features,Directors,Panels
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