Directing for TV Tips

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

Disabilities On Screen and Off

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

Disabilities On Screen and Off Members

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

The Role of the Artist

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

Film Marketing and Publicity

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.

Film Marketing and Publicity Members

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.

Adapting to Paradigm Shifts

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

Un-Locking Down

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.

Un-Locking Down Members

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.

Directors Discuss Distribution

Film Fatales founder Leah Meyerhoff moderates this discussion about pivoting from a theatrical to a virtual release with Film Fatales members Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always), Ivete Lucas (Pahokee), Lara Jean Gallagher (Clementine), Puloma Basu (Other Music), and Sonejuhi Sinha (Stray Dolls).

Directors Discuss Distribution Members

Film Fatales founder Leah Meyerhoff moderates this discussion about pivoting from a theatrical to a virtual release with Film Fatales members Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always), Ivete Lucas (Pahokee), Lara Jean Gallagher (Clementine), Puloma Basu (Other Music), and Sonejuhi Sinha (Stray Dolls).

Shaping a New Production Paradigm

Revisit this webinar with Film Fatales members Anu Valia (Never Have I Ever, Robbie, Mixed-Ish), Dawn Wilkinson (Empire, How To Get Away With Murder, Locke & Key), DeMane Davis (Queen Sugar, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker), and Maggie Kiley, (American Horror Story, Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, Katy Keene) … Continued