BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Film Fatales - ECPv6.3.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Film Fatales X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://filmfatales.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Film Fatales REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260401T213505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T172933Z UID:32268-1776884400-1776891600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:The Power of Stories DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an intimate fireside chat with writers and showrunners Elle Johnson (Bosch\, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker)\, Keisha Zollar (Dying For Sex\, Mike) and Melinda Hsu (Nancy Drew\, Tom Swift\, Lost). Moderated by gender equity expert Vicki Shabo from New America with opening remarks from film and television director Rachel Feldman (Lilly\, The Baxters). \n At a moment when women’s rights and gender equity are under attack\, female-forward stories that include authentic depictions of women and gender expansive voices couldn’t be more important and continue to be audience-pleasers – and yet the conventional wisdom is that “muscular” stories are more likely to appeal to viewers. Come hear from television and film creatives about recent projects that center women’s lives and the stories they carry as they navigate jobs\, family\, and relationships on screen. We’ll discuss the power and pitfalls of selling and telling stories about women’s full lives and share data on audiences’ desire for authentic\, inclusive storytelling about gender\, work\, family\, and care. This intimate gathering offers television creators and filmmakers an opportunity to dive into the cultural impact of storytelling while giving space to trade insights\, share resources\, and connect with others interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry. Light bites provided. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-power-of-stories/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/04/Power_Of_Stories.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260317T034612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T222441Z UID:32281-1775826000-1775831400@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/03/Writing_With_Direction.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260311T231956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T222928Z UID:32290-1774699200-1774713600@filmfatales.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/03/Elevating.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260320T173124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234535Z UID:32403-1773568800-1773576000@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:SXSW Filmmaker Brunch DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and New America’s Entertainment Initiative hosted an intimate private brunch during the SXSW Film Festival highlighting a conversation centered around gender\, work\, family\, care and representation on and off screen. We each have lived experiences\, family backgrounds\, and hopes and fears about the future that shape our own views about navigating work\, family\, and care—yet American culture often leaves us feeling alone and unsupported. People often feel that the challenges of managing jobs and family or personal needs are private and ours alone to bear. Yet there is joy and strength in building community\, recognizing shared struggles\, and engaging in discussion about a desire for change on screen and in life.  \nThis candid discussion was led by Alyse Walsh (Baby/Girls)\, Luchina Fisher (The Dads) and Vicki Shabo (New America) about why visibility and representation matter\, and how art can change culture and policy. Followed by a sit-down brunch for Film Fatales members attending the fest. We look forward to seeing you next time! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/sxsw-filmmaker-brunch/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Festivals,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/03/sxsw_brunch.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260219T172145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234619Z UID:32169-1773511200-1773516600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Stories We Tell DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted our annual panel and reception at the SXSW Film + TV Clubhouse highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at SXSW including Jennifer Holness (#WhileBlack)\, Jo Rochelle (Dead Deer High)\, and Luchina Fisher (The Dads). Moderated by producer Brit Fryer (Adam’s Apple). We learned about their creative and professional journeys in a dynamic conversation with filmmakers pushing the boundaries of cinema on screen and off. Followed by a casual networking reception celebrating filmmakers of all marginalized genders\, including over a dozen Film Fatales members who directed feature films premiering at SXSW. This in-person event was open to all festival badge holders.  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/stories-we-tell/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Festivals,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/02/StoriesWeTell.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20260130T033659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T051819Z UID:31989-1771596000-1771603200@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Reel to Real DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an in-depth\, virtual Festival Strategy Workshop led by Kimberley Browning\, a shorts programmer for the Tribeca Festival and founder of Hollywood Shorts. This webinar featured case studies from three participating filmmakers Dana Nachman (The Second Life of Freddie Nole)\, Lauren Greenhall (That’s How You Make a Torah)\, and Ran Jing (Imprint). \nWant to learn what film festival programmers are really looking for? Watch this online workshop to explore tips and insights on evaluating your film in order to create a productive festival strategy. We reviewed a selection of films from workshop participants\, and delved into the process of understanding the best types of festivals to maximize each film’s potential. We also explored how festivals can be part of your overall distribution plans\, audience building\, and how they can advance your career. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/reel-to-real/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Documentary,Narrative,Directors,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2026/01/02202026_Reel_To_Real_Landscape_final.10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251219T191609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234638Z UID:31924-1769299200-1769385599@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:From Script to Screen DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. \nWe discovered groundbreaking works of independent cinema in this panel highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Josephine Decker (Chasing Summer)\, Liz Sargent (Take Me Home)\, and NB Mager (Run Amok). Moderated by Imani Davis (American Cinematheque). \nPresented by United Airlines with support from IMDbPro and the Utah Film Commission. \nAt a time when funding for the arts is drying up\, we learned from Film Fatales members with Sundance premieres about how they got their films funded and made. How helpful are proof of concepts? What types of institutional support or corporate sponsorships are available? What is the path forward in the current economic climate? The panel covered evolving techniques in storytelling\, the importance of diverse perspectives\, and how these iconic filmmakers are pushing the boundaries of cinema on screen and off.  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/from-script-to-screen/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/12/Sundance_From_Script_To_Screen.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251218T174230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234705Z UID:31885-1768640400-1768654800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Day of Caring DESCRIPTION:Currently\, 1 in 5 people in Los Angeles experience hunger. Film Fatales and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank joined in the fight against hunger in our local communities. We helped assemble food packages for children\, families\, and seniors across Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of shelf-stable food items such as grains\, canned fruits and vegetables\, and protein. Together\, we sorted and packed produce for over 29\,000 people who face food insecurity in Los Angeles\, and we got to know each other better in the process. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/day-of-caring/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Activism,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/12/IMG_9889.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251118T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T194753Z UID:31705-1765558800-1765562400@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Actors,Cinematographers,Composers,Directors,Editors,Producers,Programmers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/11/12122025_Online_Winter_Party.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251118T000742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234821Z UID:31699-1765389600-1765400400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:That’s A Wrap DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to our annual Winter Party in Los Angeles as we gathered inside a private residence in Beverly Hills to wrap out the year in style. We had some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. This year was a big one and it was a joy to celebrate with all of you. Until next time! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/thats-a-wrap/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/11/12102025_LA_Winter_Party_GIF.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251124T210821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T234915Z UID:31694-1765306800-1765317600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:NYC End of Year Party DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members joined for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2025 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2026! \nThis year we extended an invitation to your favorite plus ones as we celebrated each other with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry… and had a little fun in the process! \nThis was in-person filmmaker mixer is for everyone interested in supporting filmmakers of all marginalized genders. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-end-of-year-party/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/11/12092025_NYC-Winter-Party_final.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20251103T214733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235057Z UID:31630-1764784800-1764795600@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Documentary,Awards,Narrative,Cinematographers,Composers,Directors,Editors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/11/12032025_Changing_The_Ratio_Winter_GIF.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250929T220951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T073703Z UID:31432-1761314400-1761321600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Directing Action DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this discussion about Directing Action films with Danishka Esterhazy (Sniper: The Last Stand)\, Geeta Vasant Patell (House of the Dragon)\, and Michelle Salcedo (Switch & Bait). Moderated by Marielle Woods (Cobra Kai). \nWant to learn more about how to direct action sequences? This dynamic discussion with working feature film and episodic television directors covers prep\, production and post in a fast-paced environment. How do you break into genre directing? How do you prepare to helm an episode of a popular show? Together we will explore the relationship between directors and stunt coordinators\, learn blocking tips\, and hear about different ways to forge a career path in action cinema. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directing-action/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Episodic,Directors,Production,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/09/10242025_Directing_Action.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250915T200441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235205Z UID:31386-1759860000-1759870800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle October DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members gathered together in Lower Manhattan to engage in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects\, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. This month’s conversation was led by Film Fatales members Claudia Cifuentes and Melanie La Rosa . See you next time! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-october/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/09/10072025_NYC_Circle.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250721T201712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235249Z UID:31120-1755801000-1755811800@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/07/08212025_Summer_Social.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250721T201803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235310Z UID:31115-1755194400-1755205200@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/07/08142025_NYC_Circle.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250619T220646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T173938Z UID:30932-1752847200-1752850800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Binary DESCRIPTION:Join Film Fatales and Anarchists United online for a candid conversation with visionary voices in trans and queer cinema including powerhouse filmmaker Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix\, Cloud Atlas\, Bound) and Fatales Forward fellows Gulet Isse (Khutbah)\, Hao Zhao (All Fixed Up)\, Helen Peña (Crossed Veins/Venas Cruzadas)\, Kyle Casey Chu (After What Happened at the Library)\, and Roberto Fatal (Electric Homies). Moderated by StormMiguel Florez (Welcome to Roswell). Hear from boundary breaking creators reshaping the cinematic landscape as they discuss their craft and the power of authentic storytelling as a tool for meaningful change. \nFatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut feature films about the trans experience. The program consists of three months of one-on-one mentorship with established trans filmmakers\, a virtual Career Advancement Intensive\, creative peer to peer workshops\, and ongoing artist development support. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/beyond-the-binary/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/06/07182025_Beyond_The_Binary_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250531T053752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235524Z UID:30678-1750269600-1750280400@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3954.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250515T161502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T235804Z UID:30553-1749668400-1749679200@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio Emmys DESCRIPTION:We had a blast at our in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood celebrating all of the Film Fatales members nominated for Emmys this year. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF with support from Scriptation. \nChanging the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women and gender expansive filmmakers and below-the-line crew. As the Emmys are approaching\, 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. \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. \n  \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-emmys/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/05/06112025_Changing_The_Ratio_selects.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250529T191422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T190853Z UID:30739-1749664800-1749675600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Independent Producers DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members joined Women Independent Producers’ (WIP) annual Celebrate Independent Producers — co-powered by MNN\, Dolly Card\, and Wrapbook\, during the Tribeca Festival. \nWe gathered together with like-minded creatives as we raised a glass to celebrate independent producers and the stories they bring to life. Filmmakers of all gender expressions were welcome. \nLight refreshments | Music by DJ Fritzo | Special giveaways\, and more… \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/celebrate-independent-producers/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Producers,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/05/06112025_Celebrate_Producers_GIF.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250530T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000622Z UID:30830-1749661200-1749672000@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:The Village Social Members DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the filmmakers behind this year’s Tribeca Festival. Join us for an evening of celebration and community with the creators and industry leaders featured at Tribeca this year. \nThis in-person social mixer in the Lower East Side is open to filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds. Co-Hosted by Portrait Creative Network\, Canva\, Sony\, and Shotdeck. \nCapacity is limited. First come first served. Registration does not guarantee entry. Cash bar. 21+ \nUse promo code FatalesMember for your complimentary ticket.  See you soon! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-village-social-members/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Members,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/05/06112025_Village_Social_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250529T191051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000716Z UID:30735-1749236400-1749243600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Cadence and Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Composers Diversity Collective\, and FIlm Fatales hosted an in-person panel discussion during the Tribeca Festival. This was an intimate conversation with several director/composer teams about their creative process of collaboration. Followed by a casual social mixer hosted by Gigantic Studios. Capacity is limited. All ages and genders are welcome. Panelists included: \nAmy Scott (director) and Heather McIntosh (composer) – Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?\, Josalynn Smith (director) and Freya Berkhout (composer) – Ride or Die\, Sarah Goher (director) and Mina Salib (composer) – Happy Birthday\, Victoria Fiore (director/composer) – Pavilhão\, Wynne Ashley Bennett (composer) – Dear Ms: A Revolution in Print. Moderated by Shruti Kumar (composer) \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/cadence-and-conversation/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Mixers,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/05/06062-24_cadence_and_conversation_GIF_final.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250428T190610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000803Z UID:30378-1747526400-1747612799@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Bring Your Old Books DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to join writers from Off the Page. We brought a stack of old books\, a picnic blanket\, and our favorite snacks. We refreshed our bookshelves and got our networking on! We spent the day swapping books among new friends. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/bring-your-old-books/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/04/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-2.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250425T165907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T194156Z UID:30311-1747353600-1747439999@filmfatales.org 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/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Development,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/04/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-1.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250424T152814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000852Z UID:30297-1747180800-1747267199@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle May DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Manhattan! 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. \nWe shared snacks and drinks with potential collaborators and like-minded artists during a guided conversation co-hosted by Liz Nord and Heather Spilkin.Hosts provided charcuterie boards. \nThis in-person filmmaker mixer was for current Film Fatales members only. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-may/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Wellness,Directors,Producers,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/04/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250425T163238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T000945Z UID:30318-1746284400-1746291600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:QUE Spring Meetup DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together! Film Fatales members joined our friends at Queers United in Entertainment for a Spring Meetup in the Los Feliz neighborhood in Los Angeles. We fostered new friendships as we continue to build a more supportive film industry. Cheers\, Queers! \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/que-spring-meetup/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/04/05032025_Que_Spring_Meetup.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250324T202954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001036Z UID:29958-1745658000-1745668800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:LA Community Circle April DESCRIPTION:Happy Spring! Film Fatales members are invited to join us for another day of volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Together\, we sorted and packed produce for over 29\,000 families\, older adults\, and children who face food insecurity in Los Angeles County. And we got to know each other better in the process. \n
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/la-community-circle-april/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Activism,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/03/04262025_LA_Food_Bank.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250324T201659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T235213Z UID:29951-1744812000-1744815600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Online Community Circle April DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an Online Community Circle \nThis inspiring event began s with a guided group discussion led by Elaine Chu and Magdalena Albizu celebrating our vibrant filmmaking community and the spirit of collaboration and gratitude. \nLife can be hard and having a community to support and remind you that you are not alone is important. We began with an Ice Breaker exercise before breaking into smaller groups for engaging conversations sparked by thoughtful prompts covering mental health\, career support\, and wellness. \nThis private social mixer was for current Film Fatales members and was a fully interactive session. The event was not be recorded to create a safer space for active participation. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/online-community-circle-april/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/03/04162025_Online_Community_Circle.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250324T195251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T001126Z UID:29943-1744221600-1744232400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:NYC Community Circle April DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Brooklyn to engage in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects\, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. \nLet us take comfort in our diverse network of talent as we get together to bolster one another over drinks\, snacks and community building discussion. With a guided conversation hosted by Noor Gharzeddine and Amanda Lundquist. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-community-circle-april/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/03/04092025_community_circle_nyc.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T171318 CREATED:20250219T204518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191340Z UID:29600-1742493600-1742504400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:How We Come Together 2025 DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person mixer in Los Angeles during Women’s History Month. Sponsors were present at the event with lenses to showcase on-camera builds so that we could all check out different visual aesthetics. This celebration got a little fancy! We loved having you all with us. Drinks and light bites were provided.  \nCo-hosted by AWD\, AWFC\, BGDM\, CDI\, Film Girlz Brunch\, GenXX\, ICFC\, NALIP\, NYDF and WiM. \nPresented by BECiNE with support from event sponsors Atlas Lens Co\, Canon\, Cooke\, Hawk\, Scriptation and Vault Rentals. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/how-we-come-together-2025/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/howwecometogether.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR