Currently, 1 in 5 people in Los Angeles experience hunger. Film Fatales and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank joined in the fight against hunger in our local communities. We helped assemble food packages for children, families, and seniors across Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of shelf-stable food items such as grains, canned … Continued
Film Fatales hosted a panel discussion and reception during the Sundance Film Festival. We discovered groundbreaking works of independent cinema in this panel highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at Sundance including Josephine Decker (Chasing Summer), Liz Sargent (Take Me Home), and NB Mager (Run Amok). Moderated by Imani Davis (American Cinematheque). Presented … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-depth, virtual Festival Strategy Workshop led by Kimberley Browning, a shorts programmer for the Tribeca Festival and founder of Hollywood Shorts. This webinar featured case studies from three participating Film Fatales members Dana Nachman (The Second Life of Freddie Nole), Lauren Greenhall (That’s How You Make a Torah), and Ran Jing … Continued
Film Fatales hosted our annual panel and reception at the SXSW Film + TV Clubhouse highlighting visionary filmmakers who directed feature films premiering at SXSW including Jennifer Holness (#WhileBlack), Jo Rochelle (Dead Deer High), and Luchina Fisher (The Dads). Moderated by producer Brit Fryer (Adam’s Apple). We learned about their creative and professional journeys in … Continued
Multiple filmmaker groups gathered together during Women’s History Month in support of filmmakers of all marginalized genders to deepen connections and expand their networks. There was a Canon photo studio activation on site with complimentary digital headshots for all participants. Co-hosted by community partners Alliance of Women Directors, Alliance for Women Film Composers, Asian American … Continued
We hosted an interactive online networking mixer for feature film directors and screenwriters including presentations from representatives of CineStory, Inspired Screenwriters, Off The Page, The Athena List, and The Writers Lab before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts.Thanks for joining us!
Film Fatales members were invited to an intimate fireside chat with writers and showrunners Elle Johnson (Bosch, Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker), Keisha Zollar (Dying For Sex, Mike) and Melinda Hsu (Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, Lost). Moderated by gender equity expert Vicki Shabo from New America with opening remarks from film … Continued
Film Fatales members joined us for a private online info session with our programming team about how to make the most of participation in the Parity Pipeline, a results-driven initiative that fights inequities in the film industry by connecting underrepresented filmmakers directly with key decision-makers seeking to hire equitably and program inclusively. Together we learned … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail gathering at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York to prepare for some good vibes as we head into summer. This year we extended an invitation to our wider community of filmmakers, film lovers, and partner filmmaker groups, as we bolstered each other and deepened our connections. Our … Continued
The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Composers Diversity Collective, and Film Fatales hosted an in-person panel discussion during the Tribeca Festival. There was an intimate conversation with several filmmaker/composer teams about their creative process of collaboration. Followed by a casual social mixer hosted by Ensemble Recording. Panelists include: Cynthia Lowen (director) - Kids Like Me … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person reception in New York City to celebrate the Tribeca Festival premieres of over a dozen films directed by our members. This year, we extended an invitation to our wider community and favorite plus ones, bringing together like-minded creatives committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry to expand our networks … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood, celebrating with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during Emmy Awards season. There were light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by AWFC, Film Fatales, ReFrame, and WIF with support from Paramount+, First Entertainment Credit Union The Hollywood Commission, … Continued
