BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Film Fatales - ECPv6.3.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/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 TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 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/ 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:20260430T194935 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/ 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:20260430T194935 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/ 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:20260430T194935 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/ 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:20260430T194935 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/ 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:20260430T194935 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/ CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/howwecometogether.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250227T185344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T221723Z UID:29716-1742392800-1742396400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Your Wound Is Your Gift DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members are invited to a private online wellness workshop with Spiritual Life Coach Dr. Laurie Ann Perlman Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu.  \nThis will be a radical hour of healing and transformation designed specifically for creative warriors like you. \nThis workshop is about turning our collective wounds into superpowers of creativity and healing\, interactive somatic practices\, bite-sized neuroscience insights\, community healing moments\, laughter and radical self-compassion. \nThis private online workshop for Film Fatales Members only and will be accessible with auto captions. The discussion will NOT be recorded to create a safer space for active participation. We hope to see you soon! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/your-wound-is-your-gift/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/03192025_Your_Wound_Is_Your_Gift_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250210T181435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T192344Z UID:29517-1741681800-1741685400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:SWSW Meetup 2025 DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales had an in-person gathering at SXSW in support of filmmakers of all marginalized genders and those interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry\, where we made connections and built our networks.  \nAttended by members of Film Fatales who have directed feature films premiering at SXSW including: Alex Burunova (Satisfaction)\, Anayansi Prado (Uvalde Mom)\, Chelsea Christer (Out For Delivery)\, Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor)\, Giselle Bailey (Seen and Heard)\, Grace Lee (Forever We Are Young)\, Jessica Earnshaw (Baby Doe)\, Julie Wyman (The Tallest Dwarf)\, TT the Artist (Denim)\, and Winnie Cheung (Last Call). \nThis event was for Festival badge holders only. \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/swsw-meetup-2025/ LOCATION:Hilton Austin Downtown CATEGORIES:Festivals,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/B5944E7E-FDEF-4C27-878C-CF72BE85CB2E.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250206T035345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193146Z UID:29441-1741456800-1741467600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio Austin DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Women Film Composers\, All Entertainment Business\, Film Fatales\, and Women in Film & TV Austin co-hosted a dynamic event celebrating collaboration\, inclusion\, and progress in the entertainment industry. The gathering brought together producers\, directors\, composers\, music supervisors\, investors\, and business leaders to foster meaningful connections and promote gender parity across creative and business sectors. \nFeatured speakers included Film Fatales member Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor)\, AWFC member Carla Patullo (Magic Hour)\, AEB founder Jennifer Hutchins and WIFT-Austin President Laura Annalora. Moderated by Cassandra Nicholson (ShotDeck). \nSponsored by ShotDeck with beverages from Tequila 512 and Good Night Loving Vodka. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-austin/ CATEGORIES:Documentary,Actors,Narrative,Cinematographers,Features,Composers,Directors,Editors,Festivals,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/changingtheratio.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250220 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250207T210144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T165530Z UID:29501-1739923200-1740009599@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Somatic Practice DESCRIPTION:Participate in an online wellness workshop with somatic practitioner Shaleece Haas. Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu. \nIn this workshop\, Shaleece will guide participants through several somatic practices designed to access more openness\, presence\, and connection in our bodies — and to feel more deeply our interdependence with one another and the living things all around us. \n  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/somatic-practice/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/02192025_Somatic-Practice_landsacpe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250204T183847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T162145Z UID:29395-1739491200-1739577599@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Happily Ever After DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion about Directing Romantic Comedies with Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2)\, Lynn Chen (I Will Make You Mine)\, Nnegest Likké (Everything But A Man) and Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding). Moderated by Christine Luby (Royal Rendezvous). \nLove was in the air\, and so was movie magic!  On Valentine’s Day\, we dived into the world of rom-coms through the director’s lens. From landing the job to shaping the perfect director’s cut\, we broke down what it really takes to make a rom-com shine in a crowded market. We unpacked the secret sauce— story beats\, on-set chemistry\, and every trick in the book—to craft those swoon-worthy moments that stay with audiences forever. Revisit our deep dive into why our favorite rom-coms are timeless and how you can create the next classic!  URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/happily-ever-after/ CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Directors,Featured,Genre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/BF743BE1-D6FA-4363-B3DC-7E47231A331F.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250203T215310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T004857Z UID:29375-1738764000-1738767600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Processing the Unimaginable DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an online Grief Healing and Wellness workshop with Adrienne Petrino from AP Coaching. Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu. \nLife and grief coach Adrienne Petrino gave us tools to explore how to deal with sudden loss. The objectives of this workshop were to understand how grief shows up in times of crisis\, to create a safe space\, to introduce tools and practices to promote healing\, and to feel the support of a caring community. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/processing-the-unimaginable/ CATEGORIES:Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/02/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250102T175659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T205223Z UID:28918-1738321200-1738324800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Movie Magic DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a live online workshop about Understanding Film and Television Tax Credits with Fanshen Cox (DEIA Manager) and Leah Medrano (Deputy Director) from the California Film Commission. \nWe learned about the CA Film Commission\, what they do\, and how they can help fund your next film. In this discussion\, we dispelled myths about getting California tax credits. During this interactive session we broke down the application process with the goal of increasing representation for the projects that apply. The webinar helped demystify the tax credit application process and provided an introduction to the California Film Commission\, its services\, and its helpful representatives. The workshop was not recorded to create a safe space for active participation. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/movie-magic/ CATEGORIES:Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Producers,Funding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/01/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-36.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250109T200249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193417Z UID:28975-1737763200-1737849599@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Brave New World DESCRIPTION:We joined Film Fatales and United Airlines for a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. \nThis panel highlighted groundbreaking films from visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Amber Fares (Coexistence My Ass!)\, Cristina Costantini (Sally)\, Meera Menon (Didn’t Die)\, and Sam Feder (Heightened Scrutiny). Moderated by Alece Oxendine (Film Durham). \nNow more than ever\, we need stories that illuminate\, educate\, inspire\, enlighten\, and imagine new possibilities. Learn about evolving techniques in storytelling\, the importance of diverse perspectives\, and how these iconic filmmakers are pushing the boundaries of cinema on screen and off. Presented by United Airlines with support from IMDbPro\, ShotDeck and The Utah Film Commission. Followed by a networking reception celebrating filmmakers of all marginalized genders. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/brave-new-world/ CATEGORIES:Features,Directors,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/01/bravenewworld.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20250116T213224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T154630Z UID:29134-1737072000-1737158399@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members impacted by the climate crisis were invited to an online wellness webinar with Dr. Annalise Ophelian from Reps on Set. Moderated by Film Fatales member Magdalena Albizu from NubianLatina Productions. \nWe’re in shock\, we’re overwhelmed\, we’re grieving\, we’re frightened. Whether you’ve been impacted directly\, are providing mutual aid\, or are witnessing from afar\, the Los Angeles fires have taken a huge toll on mental wellness. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Annalise Ophelian offers a series of guided somatic exercises to help you cope with stress and overwhelming emotions brought on by recent events. Together we gained an understanding into how our nervous systems react to emergency situations\, and practiced breath work\, body movement\, and other tools designed to help us calm and soothe ourselves during unstable times. While this guided somatic webinar has been developed for Film Fatales members in Los Angeles\, all are welcome to rewatch. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/wellness-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Actors,Cinematographers,Activism,Directors,Producers,Screenwriters,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2025/01/12FFC1D9-CA88-4834-A9AF-46A5BA917AF6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20241209T211634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200841Z UID:28661-1734375600-1734386400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:NYC Winter Party 2024 DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members gathered together for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2024 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2025! During these turbulent times\, let us take comfort in community as we get together to bolster one another over drinks and good cheer. (Maybe even some karaoke?) \nThis in-person filmmaker mixer was for current members of Film Fatales and allies interested in supporting filmmakers of all marginalized genders. Have a Happy New Year! URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/nyc-winter-party-2024/ CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/12/NYC_Winter_Party_2024.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20241111T230744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202227Z UID:28414-1732215600-1732226400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood to find comfort in community and amplify underrepresented voices during awards season. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. \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. \nCo-hosted by the AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF. Sponsored by Paramount and Netflix. \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. This private event was by invitation only. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio/ CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/11/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-27.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240916T214148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T210909Z UID:27826-1728604800-1728691199@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Desperately Seeking Producer DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Dear Producer joined forces to bring you an online panel and curated networking mixer for feature filmmakers of all marginalized genders. \nWe began with a discussion around the elusive question\, ‘How do I find a producer?’ with producers Lexi Tannenholtz (Booger\, Bad Things)\, Mars Verrone (Union)\, and Monique Walton (Sing Sing\, Bull). Moderated by Dear Producer founder Rebecca Green (It Follows\, All That We Love). Afterwards\, we divided up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations with the panelists based on a series of guided prompts. \nLearn about the different types of producers in both the scripted and unscripted film space\, the various stages of the process to bring on a producer\, elements and materials you should prepare before approaching a producer\, what you can expect in terms of producer compensation\, and how to maintain long-term\, healthy relationships with producers. Hear from seasoned producers about how they find projects and what qualities they value in their collaborators. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/desperately-seeking-producer/ CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Financing,Features,Distribution,Featured,Producers,Funding,Mixers,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/09/10112024_Desperately_Seeking_Producer_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240913T221746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203603Z UID:27816-1726236000-1726239600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:2 Fest 2 Furious Members DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Kicking Your Film Festival Strategy into Gear with programmers Allegra Madsen (Frameline Film Festival)\, Clint Bowie (New Orleans Film Festival) and Linda Eaddy (Denton Black Film Festival). Moderated by Film Fatales member Laurie Weltz. \nWe gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on a local level. Watch our webinar for tips and tricks about the submission process and discover how to maximize your time on the festival circuit. They say change starts at home\, so what better way than to invest in our local communities? Don’t miss this crucial and engaging conversation about film festival strategy as you build an audience for your next project. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/2-fest-2-furious-members/ CATEGORIES:Members,Festivals,Programmers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/08/091324_2Fest2Furious_landscape-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240821T022949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T215843Z UID:27627-1726236000-1726239600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:2 Fest 2 Furious DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted an online discussion about Kicking Your Film Festival Strategy into Gear with programmers Allegra Madsen (Frameline Film Festival)\, Clint Bowie (New Orleans Film Festival) and Linda Eaddy (Denton Black Film Festival). Moderated by Film Fatales member Laurie Weltz. \nWe gave it up for the unsung heroes championing new and exciting work on a local level. Watch our webinar for tips and tricks about the submission process and discover how to maximize your time on the festival circuit. They say change starts at home\, so what better way than to invest in our local communities? Don’t miss this crucial and engaging conversation about film festival strategy as you build an audience for your next project. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/2-fest-2-furious/ CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Programmers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/08/091324_2Fest2Furious_landscape-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240806T184737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203700Z UID:27468-1723680000-1723766399@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and friends invite you to an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! \nMix and mingle with your favorite directors\, cinematographers\, and composers in this summer gathering for creatives of all marginalized genders. Let’s celebrate each other with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and have a little fun in the process! \nThis in-person networking mixer is for filmmakers of all backgrounds and anyone interested in gender parity in film. All guests must register separately in advance \nCo-hosted by the Alliance for Women Composers\, Black Film Space\, Chicana Directors Initiative\, the International Collective of Female Cinematographers\, and Women In Entertainment. \nWith support from event sponsors Ameri Law PC\, Atlas Lens Co\, The Black List\, ShotDeck\, and Zeiss. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-summer/ CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/08/Changing_The_Ratio_2024.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240617T215701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203813Z UID:27038-1719054000-1719064800@filmfatales.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/06/06222024_Pride_Brunch.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240609T232548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204250Z UID:26970-1718298000-1718305200@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Tribeca Industry Cocktails 2024 DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales and Tribeca Studios for Tribeca Industry Cocktails in the Indeed Lounge at Spring Studios to celebrate all of the films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival this year. \nWe celebrated the premieres of feature films directed by Film Fatales members at the Tribeca Festival this year! \nThis private event was open to current Film Fatales members and accredited guests only. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/tribeca-cocktails-2024/ CATEGORIES:Festivals,Featured,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/06/Tribeca-Cocktails_final.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240715T164459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204333Z UID:27293-1718006400-1718038800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Directors Composers Panel DESCRIPTION:Composers Diversity Collective\, Alliance for Women Film Composers\, Society of Composers and Lyricists\, and Film Fatales held a conversation for director-composer collaborations at the Tribeca Film Festival! We heard from panelists Allyson Newman (composer) and Trish Dalton (director) from Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge\, Alex Wakim (composer) and Nay Tabarra (director) from Ebb & Flow\, Shirley Song\, Jina An (composers)\, and Sherise Dorf (director) from The Everything Pot\, and Wynne Bennett (composer) from The Debutantes. Moderated by Shruti Kumar (composer). URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/directors-composers-panel/ CATEGORIES:Composers,Directors,Festivals,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/07/Directors-Composers.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240604T154123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215057Z UID:26889-1717113600-1717199999@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:The Reel Deal DESCRIPTION:Revisit this discussion about Funding Unscripted Feature Films with panelists Kristin Feeley (Director\, Documentary Film Program\, The Sundance Institute)\, Lucy Mukerjee (Documentary Lab Director\, Firelight Media)\, and Soheil Rezayazdi (Nonfiction Programs Manager\, The Gotham). Moderated by Film Fatales member Luchina Fisher (Director\, The Dads). \nThere are many paths towards getting your next documentary feature film made. Learn from representatives from top arts organizations about the multifaceted paths available including fellowships\, labs\, incubators\, grants\, and other funding opportunities for unscripted feature filmmakers. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to navigate the myriad options available to you as you embark on the development of your next documentary film. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/the-reel-deal/ CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Financing,Features,Funding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/06/The_Reel_Deal_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240416T155252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192319Z UID:26098-1714118400-1714150800@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Lights Camera Money DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online panel discussion about Funding Scripted Feature Films with Diana Luna (Executive Director\, NALIP)\, Ilyse McKimmie (Deputy Director\, Sundance Institute‘s Feature Film Program)\, and Michelle Hamada (Manager of Development and Production\, Tribeca Studios). Moderated by Film Fatales member Jennica Carmona (Programmer\, Atlanta Film Society). \nThere are many paths towards getting your next feature film made. We heard from representatives from top arts organizations about the multifaceted paths available including artist development labs\, incubators\, grants\, and other funding options for scripted feature filmmakers. This is an exciting opportunity to revisit how to navigate the myriad options you have as you embark on the development of your next film. \nWith support from NALIP\, Sundance Institute\, and Tribeca Studios. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/lights-camera-money/ CATEGORIES:Narrative,Features,Funding,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/04/042624_Lights_Camera_Money_landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240327T152954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205333Z UID:25636-1711584000-1711670399@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:How We Come Together DESCRIPTION:Eager to meet creative collaborators? Excited to connect with like-minded artists? This event was for you! \nFilm Fatales members in Los Angeles came together for an in-person mixer hosted by BECiNE with members of Alliance of Women Directors\, Film Girlz Brunch\, International Collective of Female Cinematographers\, NYDF\, Slmbr Party\, and Women in Media. Sponsors were present at the event with lenses to showcase on-camera builds so that we could all check out different visual aesthetics. \nWe heard from representatives of participating groups\, enjoyed small bites\, and drinks\, and explored the amazing lenses showcased by lens vendors: Atlas Lens Co\, BandPro\, Cooke\, and Zeiss. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/how-we-come-together/ CATEGORIES:Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/03/ComeTogether.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20210326T164828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T204007Z UID:25649-1711411200-1711411200@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:Building Connections DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members gathered for a virtual social mixer with feature film and episodic television directors around the world. We had a community discussion around inclusive language\, authentic authorship and ethical filmmaking practices as we continue to work towards decolonizing the film industry. We stand in solidarity against systemic racism and gender-based violence as we make space to listen to each other and build deeper connections within our community.  \nWe began with a grounding ritual and group conversation led by co-hosts Dewi Marquis (Ara Untamed)\, Chelsea Hernandez (Building The American Dream) Donna Wheeler (Death of a Saleswoman)\, and Rijaa Nadeem (Scandal Made me Famous)\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles to deepen our relationships based on a series of guided prompts. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/building-connections/ CATEGORIES:Activism,Features,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2021/03/Social-Mixer.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240409T192035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205456Z UID:25848-1710144000-1710176400@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:SXSW Meetup 2024 DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales hosted a meetup with All Entertainment Business and YTexas for a filmmaker at the Arterie House at SXSW. We showcased the thriving nexus between the Lone Star State’s film industry and forward-thinking businesses. The guest speakers included Elizabeth Avellán from Troublemaker Studios (Producer of Spy Kids\, Desperado\, Sin City)\, Bill Vargos from Freestyle Digital Media\, Catherine Gonzalez from Detour Filmproduction (Boyhood\, Dazed and Confused)\, and notable actors such as Jae Head (The Blind Side) and Stephanie Drapeau (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D)\, and Film Fatales member Iram Parveen Bilal (Wakhri). URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/sxsw-meetup-2024/ CATEGORIES:Mixers,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/04/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-14.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T194935 CREATED:20240318T215937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205523Z UID:25486-1709107200-1709139600@filmfatales.org SUMMARY:WIE Summit DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual Women in Entertainment Summit took place at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles\, CA. The full-day event featured a series of keynotes\, panels and fireside chats with some of the industry’s most successful and progressive minds. Speakers included Film Fatales member Lulu Wang (Expats creator)\, Mimi Leder (The Morning Show director)\, Sarayu Blue (Expats actress)\, and many more. URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/wie-summit/ CATEGORIES:Mixers,Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://filmfatales.org/uploads/2024/03/WIE.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR