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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20211022T173012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T233740Z
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SUMMARY:Kindred Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Author and screenwriter Namina Forna (The Gilded Ones) and genre filmmaker Zandashé Brown (Blood Runs Down) joined us for a discussion\, moderated by Film Fatales member Tchaiko Omawale (Solace)\, about Black Women in Genre. \nBlack women have had a significant impact in genre over the years\, with a recent renaissance of novels by Black female writers being adapted for the screen. Genre is often used to explore taboo topics and socio-cultural perspectives from a new angle. Come learn from filmmakers creating in this space. What are their inspirations? What stories do they want to tell and why?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/kindred-spirits/
CATEGORIES:Narrative,Genre,Screenwriters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20211008T140030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T170206Z
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SUMMARY:Born Curious
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an interactive workshop about applying for an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Film Grant with Rebecca Katz\, the current Sloan Consultant at Sundance Institute and Film Independent. Moderated by Film Fatales member and Sloan grant recipient Annie Howell (Co-director\, Small Beautifully Moving Parts). \nLaunched in 1996\, the Sloan Film Program aims to influence the next generation of filmmakers to tackle science and technology themes and characters\, increase visibility for feature films that depict this subject matter\, and develop new work that can be produced and released theatrically. Sloan’s Film program has awarded grants to over 700 film projects from some of the nation’s most innovative filmmakers and has created a film development pipeline of multiple program partners. Over the past 15 years\, the Foundation has partnered with six of the top film schools in the country–including AFI\, Carnegie Mellon\, Columbia\, NYU\, UCLA\, and USC– and established annual awards in screenwriting and film production. The Foundation also supports artist development programs at the Sundance Institute\, the Tribeca Film Institute\, the Black List\, SFFILM\, the Athena Film Festival\, and Film Independent.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/born-curious/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Funding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20211002T050047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T170458Z
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SUMMARY:Cast to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch this panel discussion about inclusive casting with casting consultant Ava Rigelhaupt (Two Countries)\, filmmaker Alaa Zabara (Salahy) and talent agent Gail Williamson (KMR Talent). Moderated by Film Fatales member Khadifa Wong (Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance). \nThe question of who should tell stories of marginalized and underrepresented voices has been much discussed\, sometimes leading to heated stances over artistic freedom\, cultural appropriation and accusations of censorship. And yet\, disabled stories are sorely lacking in representation. Twenty percent of people have a disability while on-screen representation hovers around three percent\, with no meaningful change in the last five years. While more attention is being paid to hiring disabled actors for disabled roles\, what about opportunities for disabled actors to play nondisabled characters? And who should be writing these roles? What are best practices for inclusive casting and accessible sets?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/cast-to-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20240318T222820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T162236Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Producer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, Latino Filmmakers Network\, and Chicana Director’s Initiative collaborated on a panel discussion and networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds.\nWe 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. Afterwards\, we divided up into smaller discussion circles for intimate conversations based on a series of guided prompts.\nThank you for joining us to hear from seasoned producers about what they do\, how they do it\, and what they’re looking for. We mixed and mingled with other directors and producers to spark connections that will turn into meaningful creative relationships. \nThank you for joining us!
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/bring-your-own-producer/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Producers,Mixers,Panels
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210910T070018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T212517Z
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SUMMARY:Strike While the Iron Is Hot
DESCRIPTION:Is all money created equal? When is the right (and wrong) time to apply for grant funding? How do investors work? We held an informal fireside chat about film financing with Tribeca Film Institute’s former Director of Scripted Programs Bryce Norbitz and filmmaker Dyana Winkler where no question is off limits as we look honestly at how savvy filmmakers have to be in order to get our films funded and made. Moderated by Film Fatales member Sharmila Ray.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210904T000003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T234459Z
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SUMMARY:On the Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales held a discussion about filming in conflict zones with documentary filmmakers Amber Fares (Speed Sisters)\, Elizabeth Mirzaei (3 Songs for Benazir)\, and Sedika Mojadidi (Facing the Dragon) as they share advice on the strategies\, logistics and hazards of filming in daunting locations. How do they make authentic films that resonate with the wider world? What is it like to work in a conflict zone\, both technically and emotionally? How do they keep their stories intimate and their subjects safe? How can films shift culture and create tangible and lasting change?
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/on-the-front-lines/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Activism,Directors,Production
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20240320T163152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T220451Z
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SUMMARY:Whose Story?
DESCRIPTION:Members of Film Fatales and A-Doc joined together for a free private networking mixer for filmmakers of all backgrounds. \nThank 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 artists in light of the disturbing rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes? How can we expand the language of storytelling to be more inclusive? \nWe began with a guided group discussion led by Film Fatales and A-Doc members Eunice Lau and Theresa Loong before dividing up into breakout groups for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/whose-story/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210820T103334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T215630Z
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SUMMARY:Love is Love
DESCRIPTION:We held a discussion about Queer Love Stories with Film Fatales members Marion Hill (Ma Belle\, My Beauty)\, Mari Walker (See You Then)\, and Natalia Leite (Bare). \nThe Queer Cinema movement has been politically 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 such a thing as a “Queer Aesthetic”? Filmmakers telling stories of unconventional queer romances discuss their films\, their creative process\, and various gazes.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/love-is-love/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20240401T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T211549Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Storytelling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMissing the company of like-minded artists? Curious about inclusive language and best practices? How do we break through barriers to share our stories with the world? How have each of us\, individually and collectively\, worked towards raising ourselves up\, and how do we bring others with us? This event was for you! We began with a group “getting to know you” exercise\, facilitated by Day Al-Mohamed (The Invalid Corps)\, Jim LeBrecht (Crip Camp)\, and StormMiguel Florez (The Whistle) before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/accessible-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20230927T073018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T150342Z
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SUMMARY:Prisma
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, Prism\, and Cinemarket hosted a Virtual Showcase and Showcase during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. \nFilmmakers Emily Cohen Ibañez (Fruits of Labor)\, Raquel Cepeda (La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla)\, and Larissa Lam (Far East Deep South) shared their latest projects available for acquisition during the Cannes Film Festival and discuss their unique distribution journeys. This event was moderated by Concordia University professor Dipti Gupta. \nFilm Fatales\, Cinemarket\, and Prism came together to host PRISMA\, a virtual showcase and panel discussion to honor the work of filmmakers of all marginalized genders. What are the challenges women and gender nonconforming filmmakers face in finding distribution in Europe? Can we break down barriers between the international market and US-based filmmakers of color? Join us for a conversation about the state of the industry and explore the Virtual Market of feature films available for acquisition throughout the festival.\nThe Selection Committee included Alice Riva (Visions du Réel)\, Dayan Kodua (Actress)\, Francesca Tiberi (True Colours)\, Klaudia Malota (Lower Silesian Film Center)\, Lidia Damatto (More Than)\, Manuela Buono (Slingshot Films)\, Maral Mustafazade (Filmotor)\, and Rita Stanelyte (Litauisches Kino Goes Berlin\, Mata Hari Comm).
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/prisma-cannes-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Festivals,Distribution
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210603
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20230927T074042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T214334Z
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SUMMARY:Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members had a great time during our panel discussion about building community and creative practices\, in partnership with The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival.\nThanks for joining Film Fatales and the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival for a conversation with Film Fatales members Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast)\, Chithra Jeyaram (Foreign Puzzle)\, Emily Coen Ibanez (Fruits of Labor)\, Lorena Manriquez (Siqueiros: Walls of Passion)\, and Raquel Cepeda (La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla) as they discuss their creative journeys\, advice for emerging filmmakers\, and the importance of community building to their creative practice.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/building-community/
CATEGORIES:Development,Festivals,Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20210528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20210528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20240110T080604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T215044Z
UID:20225-1622206800-1622214000@filmfatales.org
SUMMARY:Music on Film Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and The Alliance for Women Film Composers members joined together for a private networking mixer for directors and composers. \nWe 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 member and former president of Alliance for Women Film Composers\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://filmfatales.org/event/music-on-film-social-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210430T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210430T160302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T194239Z
UID:25529-1619740800-1711497600@filmfatales.org
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:20260503T052455
CREATED:20230928T114558Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210129T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T172300Z
UID:25780-1611878400-1611878400@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20210116T230027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T162148Z
UID:3686-1610755200-1610841599@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20201106T080011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T160120Z
UID:3344-1604620800-1604707199@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20240502T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T205954Z
UID:26412-1600588800-1600621200@filmfatales.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260503T052455
CREATED:20200821T120021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T153146Z
UID:3998-1597968000-1598054399@filmfatales.org
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:20260503T052455
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:20260503T052455
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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