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.
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.
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.
Rachel Feldman (Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds) and Suzi Yoonessi (Insatiable, The Dead Girls Detective Agency) led an in-person discussion about directing for television and shed light on the process, how to collaborate, and getting ready for set. They each shared their process on how they prep and shotlist for an episode of television. They shared … Continued
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. Speakers included Ashley Eakin (Director, Single), Michele Spitz (Founder, Woman of Her Word), Shari Bisnaught (Costume Designer, Best Summer Ever), and Tatiana Lee … Continued
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. Speakers included Ashley Eakin (Director, Single), Michele Spitz (Founder, Woman of Her Word), Shari Bisnaught (Costume Designer, Best Summer Ever), and … Continued
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 … Continued
Watch Film Fatales' virtual panel discussion about Film Marketing & Publicity with guest speakers Nuria Botella (Director of Publicity at Maxine Leonard PR), Kalani Dreimanis (Director of Sales at Epic Pictures), and Christopher Sousa Ebels (Creative Director at DSF), moderated by Film Fatales member Sonia Sebastian.
Watch Film Fatales' virtual panel discussion about Film Marketing & Publicity with guest speakers Nuria Botella (Director of Publicity at Maxine Leonard PR), Kalani Dreimanis (Director of Sales at Epic Pictures), and Christopher Sousa Ebels (Creative Director at DSF), moderated by Film Fatales member Sonia Sebastian.
Let's continue to come together as a community to support each other and create outlets for learning, creativity and conversation! Film Fatales members around the world gathered together for a community check-in. Marisol Gómez-Mouakad, Rijaa Nadeem, and Leah Meyerhoff spoke before separating into smaller breakout groups for intimate conversations about Creative Development, Distribution, and Film … Continued
Adrienne Becker (Level Forward), Iram Parveen Bilal (I'll Meet You There), and Smriti Mundhra (St. Louis Superman) joined Film Fatales founder Leah Meyerhoff for this discussion on practicing safe sets amid lockdown. The group addressed a range of topics, including privilege and the specific experiences of independent and documentary filmmakers surrounding these measures.
Adrienne Becker (Level Forward), Iram Parveen Bilal (I'll Meet You There), and Smriti Mundhra (St. Louis Superman) joined Film Fatales founder Leah Meyerhoff for this discussion on practicing safe sets amid lockdown. The group addressed a range of topics, including privilege and the specific experiences of independent and documentary filmmakers surrounding these measures.
