An online discussion about the ins and outs of Film Festival Programming with head programmers Celeste Wong (Mill Valley Film Festival), Faridah Gbadamosi (Tribeca Film Festival), and Lily Yasuda (Slamdance). Moderated by Kareema Bee (Cinematters Film Festival). Get the inside scoop as prolific festival programmers talk about the latest trends on the festival circuit. They … Continued
Film Fatales held an online community gathering to celebrate our creative community! We reconnected to express our gratitude for each other. We began with grounding breath work followed by a group tarot reading before dividing into breakout circles for meaningful conversations. Thank you for helping us be louder, stronger, and more intentional together in an … Continued
Film Fatales members in New York got together in person to celebrate all the amazing things we have accomplished in the past year. We reconnected with old friends and built new relationships. Thanks for joining us to raise a glass together and ring in the new year! Ginger’s Bar continues the tradition of honoring its … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales in Los Angeles for a filmmaker party! We’re back in person! We gathered with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry. We had some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Our spacious venue had a well-stocked cash bar featuring … Continued
For Your Consideration highlights Gotham Award-winning and Spirit Award-nominated director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović (Murina), Oscar-nominated director Rintu Thomas (Writing With Fire), and Spirit Award-winning and Gotham-nominated producer Mynette Louie (I Carry You With Me). Moderated by Film Fatales member Luchina Fisher (Mama Gloria). Awards matter in raising the visibility of films for a mainstream audience, … Continued
Film Fatales and ICFC members were invited to an in-person mixer in New York for Directors and Cinematographers of all marginalized genders.
Thank you for joining us for an in-person gathering supporting filmmakers of all marginalized genders and those interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry to make connections and build their network. This was also an opportunity to hear from members of Film Fatales who directed feature films premiering at SXSW including Alexandria Bombach, Amanda … Continued
Film Fatales and Outfest Fusion hosted a live panel discussion about Authentic Storytelling. We heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows M.G. Evangelista (Burning Well) and Seyi Adebanjo (Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!) as they discuss their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful … Continued
Film Fatales members gathered together for a Tribeca Industry Cocktail to celebrate all of the feature films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival this year. Over a dozen Film Fatales members directed feature films that premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival including Alexandria Bombach (It’s Only Life After All), Chelsea Hernandez … Continued
Members of Film Fatales, ICF+C, and AWFC hosted an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! Mix and mingle with your favorite directors, cinematographers, and composers in this summer gathering for creatives of all marginalized genders. Thank you for joining us to celebrate with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales and Focus Features for a special New York preview screening of Every Body directed by Film Fatales member Julie Cohen. Every Body is a revelatory investigation of the lives of intersex people. The film tells the stories of three individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual … Continued
Film Fatales hosted this in-person filmmaker mixer in New York City for Film Fatales members and allies interested in supporting filmmakers of all marginalized genders. It a casual industry hang with creative collaborators, located at the iconic Sid Gold’s Piano Bar in the heart of Manhattan. The night featured inspirational conversation, luxurious libations, and networking … Continued
