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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Filmmaker Mixer
DESCRIPTION: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 up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts. This virtual event was open to filmmakers of all genders and experience levels.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/spring-fling-filmmaker-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192852Z
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SUMMARY:All Eyes on Women
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales at Berlinale as filmmakers seeking distribution presented their feature films to an industry panel of international buyers and distributors. After\, we had a Q&A. \nThe filmmakers who presented their projects are: Cristina Ibarra (The Infiltrators)\, Iram Parveen Bilal (I’ll Meet You There)\, Khadifa Wong (Uprooted)\, Kavery Kaul (The Bengali)\, and Yi Chen (First Vote). \nFollowed by a discussion with Amanda Trokan (HBO)\, Elise McCave (Kickstarter)\, Jackie Sayno (Encore)\, Nele Willaert (Gaumont)\, Opal Hope Bennett (DOC NYC)\, Sarah Lash (Condé Nast)\, and Sophie von Uslar (Constantin Film). Moderated by Alece Oxendine (Columbia University).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/all-eyes-on-women/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Features,Directors,Festivals,Distribution,Marketing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20210213T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T161711Z
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Field
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining us for a panel discussion with Film Fatales members fresh off their Sundance premieres including Ciara Lacy (This is the Way We Rise)\, Elizabeth Lo (Stray)\, Jamila Wignot (Ailey)\, and Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair). \nThis conversation centered around the journey from project inception to festival premiere and beyond. Where do you find inspiration? How do you identify creative collaborators? How do you build an audience? What goes into the decision to release a film during a pandemic? What are the various paths to distribution in the current landscape? What is it like being a filmmaker in these unusual times? We delved into an in-depth conversation with talented feature film directors in the thick of it all.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/tales-from-the-field/
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20210205T170048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T174108Z
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SUMMARY:Wander Darkly
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and Lionsgate for a panel discussion with the Wander Darkly creative team including Writer/Director Tara Miele and producer Sam Housman about their journey from Sundance to Virtual Cinemas. Moderated by Film Fatales member Maria Burton. \nIn Wander Darkly\, a traumatic accident leaves a couple\, Adrienne (Sienna Miller) and Matteo (Diego Luna)\, in a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments. By reliving fond recollections from the beginning of their romance while also navigating the overwhelming truths of their present\, they must discover what truly binds them together.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/wander-darkly/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Panels
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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:20260503T063738
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240502T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T220854Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Party 2020
DESCRIPTION: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 getting-to-know-you exercise before dividing into smaller breakout groups for more intimate conversations and deeper connections. \nThank you to those who joined us as we toast the past year\, look forward to the next\, and celebrate being a part of this artistic community. This private member mixer was a fully interactive session. \n 
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/winter-party-2020/
CATEGORIES:Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20201113T092623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T221657Z
UID:3335-1605225600-1605311999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Stunts on Screen
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales and Veterans in Media and Entertainment panel for a discussion about Stunts on Screen with Deven MacNair (Stunt Coordinator\, Queen Sugar)\, Eddie Perez (Stunt Coordinator\, Shameless)\, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard (Stunt Performer\, Black Panther) and Marielle Woods (Stunt Department Coordinator\, Westworld). Moderated by Film Fatales and VME member Rebecca Murga. \nThis conversation offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of action sequences\, explores the relationship between directors and stunt coordinators\, and addresses the controversial practices of “wigging” and “paint downs” as part of wider discrimination in the stunt industry. Hosted in partnership with Film Fatales\, an arts non-profit supporting women and non-binary filmmakers\, and Veterans in Media & Entertainment\, a 501c3 that unites current and former members of the military working in film\, television\, media\, gaming\, music\, and more.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/stunts-on-screen/
CATEGORIES:Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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:20260503T063738
CREATED:20201030T150840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T165312Z
UID:3354-1604016000-1604102399@filmfatales.org
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:20201028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20201028T152132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T214714Z
UID:3363-1603843200-1603929599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfunding Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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 plans for 2021. This will be in an informal meeting format so come ready with questions and ready to chat about your projects.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/crowdfunding-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Pre-Production,Funding,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20201016T120039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T234807Z
UID:3953-1602806400-1602892799@filmfatales.org
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240502T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T205954Z
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SUMMARY:A Space for Community
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/a-space-for-community/
CATEGORIES:Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200815
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200814T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T162457Z
UID:4055-1597363200-1597449599@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Between Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a discussion with filmmakers who straddle the line to create in both documentary and scripted spaces. How do you develop stories in these two fields? How are they linked? How are they different? \nSpeakers included Jennifer Sharp (Director Una Great Movie)\, Maria Agui Carter (Director Rebel)\, Moira Griffin (Producer\, Cap)\, and Pratibha Parmar (Director\, Alice Walker: Beautfy in Truth). Moderated by Film Fatales member Angela Tucker (Director\, All Styles).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/between-two-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Directors,Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200807T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T160842Z
UID:4067-1596758400-1596844799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Camera Phone Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Camera Phone Filmmaking with Hope Farley (EP\, Adolescent Content)\, Leslie Bumgarner (DP\, Co-Ed)\, Richard Vialet (DP\, 9 Rides)\, and Ted Melfi (Director\, Daughter). Moderated by Film Fatales members Rachel Feldman (Director\, The Rookie) and Christine Swanson (Director\, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel). \nWelcome to filmmaking during the Pandemic. Join us for a deep dive into making films with what we might have at hand. We unpack the hows of nimble filmmaking with expert directors\, cinematographers\, and producers who have utilized phone technology to shoot remarkable films. With our professional curiosity piqued\, we dive into how we might apply some of these skills and resources to making our own films while we stay at home. Maybe you’re itching to shoot a short in your house\, up your home-movie game\, or are prepping your next film with this amazing technology\, we focus on craft and creativity in a time when camera houses and production teams are not yet within reach.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/camera-phone-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Cinematographers,Directors,Producers,Panels
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240502T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T202657Z
UID:26397-1596614400-1596646800@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Embracing What You Can Control
DESCRIPTION:If there was ever a time to focus on what you can control in your entertainment career and create a powerful new vision\, this is that moment. This interactive workshop was led by Certified Career Coach and Talent Agent Consultant Jim Arnoff\, who provided coaching tools to see exactly how one can gain that control through powerful virtual collaborations\, envisioning your ideal career\, tapping into your personal resiliency\, and creating tangible projects using all of your resources to move that perfect career forward now. His coaching helps you gain ways to break through blocks\, tap into your creativity\, and create new ways to unleash your strengths.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/embracing-what-you-can-control/
CATEGORIES:Panels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200731T120049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T230506Z
UID:4086-1596153600-1596239999@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Authorship
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales member Roxy Shih moderated this discussion on authentic authorship and ethical storytelling with Geeta Gandbhir (Director of Why We Hate and Call Center Blues)\, and Lisa Valencia-Svensson (VP of Finance\, Multitude Films and Co-Producer of Pray Away)\, Smriti Mundhra (Creator of Indian Matchmaking and Director of St Louis Superman) and Tamara Dawit (Director of Finding Sally and co-founder of Racial Equity Media Collective). \nThe conversation focused on authentic authorship and the importance of filmmaker point of view. We explored issues of implicit and explicit bias\, extractive storytelling\, and who has “the right” to tell which stories. Panelists offered\, too\, first-hand experiences with directing or producing BIPOC stories or dealing with projects with a western/white gaze both in western countries and the global south.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/authentic-authorship/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Equity,Featured,Producers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200725
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200725T000026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T214908Z
UID:4095-1595548800-1595635199@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200718
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200718T000059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T170947Z
UID:4138-1594944000-1595030399@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200627T000012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T204728Z
UID:4195-1593129600-1593215999@filmfatales.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200523
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200523T000053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T212216Z
UID:4146-1590105600-1590191999@filmfatales.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200326T132415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T165152Z
UID:26296-1585209600-1711472400@filmfatales.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240312T210159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221030Z
UID:25427-1583798400-1583884799@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Disabilities On Screen and Off Members
DESCRIPTION:You joined Film Fatales\, RespectAblility\, and Film Independent for 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-members/
CATEGORIES:Members,Panels
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200311
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20230927T064427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221102Z
UID:7438-1583798400-1583884799@filmfatales.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20200113T205628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221151Z
UID:25860-1578902400-1578934800@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Intimacy on Screen
DESCRIPTION:Alexandra Creswick (Sensitivity Reader) and Carly Weckstein (Intimacy Director) had a facilitated discussion by Film Fatales member Daniela De Carlo about the emerging role of intimacy coordination.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/intimacy-on-screen/
CATEGORIES:Actors,Production,Panels
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240409T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221213Z
UID:25871-1576224000-1576256400@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Winter Party 2019
DESCRIPTION:We enjoyed drinks and appetizers with like-minded filmmakers while celebrating Film Fatales and advancing our mission to advocate for parity in the film industry. All genders are always welcome.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/winter-party-2019/
CATEGORIES:Mixers
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T063738
CREATED:20240409T202441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221233Z
UID:25884-1575273600-1575306000@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Film + TV Publicity
DESCRIPTION:We shared a conversation about Film & Television Publicity with Erica Tucker (Ascend PR)\, Linda Brown (IndiePR)\, Ngoc Nguyen (Nguyen Strategies)\, and Sylvia Desrochers (MPRM Communications)\, facilitated by Film Fatales members Autumn McAlpin and Natasha Kermani. We then followed with a networking reception.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/film-tv-publicity/
CATEGORIES:Panels
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END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR