Back to School Night

Film Fatales members gathered for an in-person mixer for feature film Directors and Producers in New York City! Looking to find your next collaborative endeavor? Film Fatales and Women Independent Producers joined forces for a night of festivities in the Lower East Side. We paired talented directors with equally accomplished women and non-binary producers over … Continued

Fatales Forward Showcase

Thanks for joining Film Fatales for an online showcase with the fellows from the Fatales Forward mentorship program: Brit Fryer, Raven Two Feathers, Rey Tang, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, and Ryan Rox. Moderated by Nava Mau. With support from the NEA, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore … Continued

LA Winter Party

Thank you for joining us as we gathered together with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry. We had some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. With support from event sponsors Ameri Law PC, Blackmagic Design, NFMLA, ShotDeck, Scriptation, and Zeiss along with community … Continued

Consider This

Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online discussion about how to launch a successful awards campaign with limited resources. We heard from filmmakers who have produced feature films that have been nominated for Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, and Academy Awards. Panelists included producers Elizabeth Woodward (SXSW winning Another Body), and Nikkia Moulterie (Gotham and Spirit … Continued

What Should I Do Right Now?

Thank you for joining us for What Should I Do Right Now?, a film festival in partnership with Film Fatales and A2C Entertainment at IFB Studios in Los Angeles to celebrate short films & foster a creative community. Any theme. Any format. Any filmmaker.

WIE Summit

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 … Continued

SXSW Meetup 2024

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 … Continued

Building Connections

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 … Continued

How We Come Together

Eager to meet creative collaborators? Excited to connect with like-minded artists? This event was for you! Film 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 … Continued

Lights Camera Money

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). There are many paths … Continued

The Reel Deal

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). There are many paths towards getting your next documentary feature film made. Learn … Continued