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1. How do I join

Learn more about how to join here.

2. What programs are available?

Film Fatales supports our members through the Parity Pipeline and various media promotions. We also host numerous in-person events and a Pulling Focus webinar series which is open to the public. We support the next generation of filmmakers through our Fatales Forward fellowship, and reach broader audiences through our Streaming Library.

3. I love what Film Fatales is up to and would like to help.

The application features three brief essay questions: 1) About You, 2) About Your Project, and 3) About Your Intent. Answers to each of these questions do not need to be longer than a paragraph, but you may use the space as you wish to help us understand who you are. We hope to understand your unique artistic voice and vision, how your lived experience influences your creativity, and how you hope to grow through and beyond this fellowship. The project you wish to work on during the fellowship can be at any stage of development, from initial brainstorm to post-production, and may be scripted or unscripted. Consider where you need support in continuing to grow your project, and what next steps you would like help and insight on during the program. There is an option to share your past creative work. This may be anything that you feel helps reflect your artistic vision: websites, reels, trailers, clips, pitch decks, brainstorms, social media, etc. If you have no tangible work to share, you may describe any past work, or leave this question blank. The application is intended to provide a picture of who you are as a person and an artist, and does not need to be a polished or perfect creation. If you have never applied to a fellowship before or would like additional guidance or accessibility accommodations, feel free to reach out to us.

The Future Is Now

There is no lack of talent, only a lack of opportunity.

The mission of Fatales Forward is to tackle systemic inequalities in the film industry by nurturing community and building new pathways for previously overlooked directors. The only way we will bring about lasting transformative change is when those of us who have broken through the elitist structures use our voices, knowledge, and resources to advocate for those of us starting the climb.

With this in mind, Fatales Forward will set up carefully curated one-on-one mentorships, matching emerging trans and nonbinary filmmakers (Fellows) and experienced filmmakers (Mentors) with similar backgrounds and interests for guidance and support. This unique approach will foster deeper connections between Fellows and Mentors that ultimately lead to individual career advancement and meaningful change in the industry. We will also create a space for Fellows to build a tight knit community through peer to peer workshops.

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nava mau

Actor, Genera+ion

Nava Mau is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, and cultural worker. Nava wrote, produced, directed, and starred in Waking Hour, a short film that screened in festivals around the world. She was selected as a Production Fellow for the Netflix documentary Disclosure, and worked as a producer on the short film Work, which premiered at Sundance. She appeared next as a series regular in the HBO Max series Generation. Nava received her BA in Linguistics & Cognitive Science from Pomona College, after studying in Paris and conducting research in Guadalajara, Mexico. For 8 years, Nava worked in the fields of healing justice and culture change with community-based service providers, student organizations, and survivors of violence. She has been awarded the NewFest Audience Award and the YoSoy Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

Tina Colleen

Founder, People of Color Productions

Tina Colleen (she/they) is a Black-indigenous, disabled, queer genderfluid femme, body liberator, and social disruptor who uses art to promote activism that inspires love and healing for the global majority [aka BIPoC]. Tina’s background is in education, activism, and production. Tina has been producing for 13 years; her portfolio includes fashion shows, photoshoots, small to large-scale events, and currently the I Identify as Me documentary. Tina is the CEO/Founder of People of Color Productions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts Production Management and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Management and International Business.

Alanna Francis (Seattle Queer Film Festival)

Andria Wilson Mirza (ReFrame)

Aubree Bernier-Clarke (Filmmaker)

Ava Davis (Studio Vosges)

Kase Peña (Filmmaker)

Chet Pancake (Filmmaker)

Chloe Coover (Free The Work)

Drew Denny (Allies In Arts)

Emily Abi-Kheirs (WMM)

Grace Evangelista (Filmmaker)

Jenni Olson (GLAAD)

Jennica Carmona (Atlanta Film Society)

Julio Salgado (Disruptors Fellowship)

K Pontuti (Filmmaker)

Kieran Medina (Outfest)

Kristal Sotomayor (Frameline)

Ley Comas (Filmmaker)

Lucy Mukerjee (Firelight Media)

Maddy Szmidt (MoPOP)

Mari Walker (Filmmaker)

Moi Santos (Sundance Institute)

Nico Opper (Filmmaker)

Nyala Moon (Filmmaker)

Rain Valdez (Filmmaker)

Sav Rodgers (Transgender Film Center)

Scott Turner Schofield (Speaking of Transgender)

Sepi Mashiahof (Filmmaker)

Shawna Virago (SF Trans Film Festival)

Shireen Alihaji (Islamic Scholarship Foundation)

Vanessa Haroutunian (Queer Art)