A Space for Community

Film Fatales members gathered to create space for community. We began with a group conversation centered around a series of guided prompts and a “getting to know you exercise” facilitated by Film Fatales members Leah Meyerhoff and Leena Pendharkar before dividing up into a series of smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations and deeper connections.

Crowdfunding Town Hall

Thank you for joining this Film Fatales' private crowdfunding workshop with Liz Cook Mowe (Senior Director of Film at Kickstarter) to have all of your burning crowdfunding questions answered, nerves calmed, and hopes and dreams celebrated. Liz also shared recent data on the impact of COVID on projects launching on the platform as well as Kickstarter's … Continued

Winter Party 2020

We held our private annual winter party for Film Fatales members! Film Fatales members worldwide were invited to a social gathering to celebrate the end of the year. We raised a glass, reconnected with like-minded filmmakers, and looked forward to the days ahead. We came together in the main room for a guided conversation and … Continued

Reclaim the Frame Mixer

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, … Continued

Spring Fling Filmmaker Mixer

Film Fatales and Moonshot Initiative gathered for a virtual networking mixer for filmmakers of all genders and experience levels. Filmmakers eager to meet creative collaborators, excited to share details about their latest passion projects, and missing the company of like-minded artists all joined in. We began with a “getting to know you” exercise before dividing … Continued

Music on Film Social Mixer

Film Fatales and The Alliance for Women Film Composers members joined together for a private networking mixer for directors and composers. We began with a group “getting to know you” exercise facilitated by Composer Catherine Joy, President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers, Leah Meyerhoff, founder of Film Fatales, and Composer Starr Parodi, board … Continued

Accessible Storytelling

Members of Film Fatales and FWD-Doc gathered together for a private mixer for filmmakers of all genders, disabilities, and backgrounds. We met creative collaborators and shared details about our latest passion projects. Missing the company of like-minded artists? Curious about inclusive language and best practices? How do we break through barriers to share our stories … Continued

Whose Story?

Members of Film Fatales and A-Doc joined together for a free private networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds. Thank you for joining us in a conversation exploring authentic authorship and the importance of the filmmaker's point of view. How are filmmakers getting their films made in the current climate? What is our responsibility as … Continued

Bring Your Own Producer

Film Fatales, Latino Filmmakers Network, and Chicana Director’s Initiative collaborated on a panel discussion and networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds. We began with a panel discussion with producers Candy Ibarra (Forward Motion Entertainment), Gabriela Gonzalez (Words Unspoken), Maylen Calienes (The Three Bilinguals), Miguel Ferrer (Multi Studios), and Sandra Varona (Shine) moderated by Eileen Faxas. … Continued

Ghouls Night Out

Something spooktacular is brewing! As the days are growing longer and the darkness creeps in, we joined together for a spooky filmmaker mixer to stir the cauldron of ideas with your fellow creatives.  We began with a group discussion and party games led by Film Fatales members Madeleine Olnek (Wild Nights with Emily) and Natasha … Continued

Gathering in Gratitude

Film Fatales members joined together for a virtual member mixer! This event was perfect for people 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 guided group discussion led by Film Fatales members Elaine Chu (The Purgation) and Paige … Continued

Let’s Get Merry!

We closed out the year with a very festive event! We said goodbye to 2021 at Sid Gold's Piano Bar with our NY-based or visiting Film Fatales members for a casual holiday get-together.