NYC Community Circle June Members

Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Chelsea!! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. With a guided Pride-themed conversation led by Film Fatales members Sekiya Dorsett and Dami Rock. This was an … Continued

Beyond the Binary Members

Join Film Fatales and Anarchists United online for a candid conversation with visionary voices in trans and queer cinema including powerhouse filmmaker Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, Bound) and Fatales Forward fellows Gulet Isse (Khutbah), Hao Zhao (All Fixed Up), Helen Peña (Crossed Veins/Venas Cruzadas), Kyle Casey Chu (After What Happened at the Library), … Continued

NYC Community Circle August Members

Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person gathering in Midtown West!! We engaged in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. With a guided conversation led by Film Fatales members Carol Brandt and Chithra Jeyaram. This in-person filmmaker … Continued

Changing the Ratio LA Members

We mixed and mingled with your favorite directors, cinematographers, composers, producers and other film folks in this summer gathering celebrating creatives of all marginalized genders. We connected with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and had a little fun in the process! Co-hosted by AWFC and Film Fatales with support … Continued

Virtual Shadowing 2025 Members

Film Fatales and Scriptation hosted an in-depth Episodic Television Directing Class with two-time Emmy award-winning television director Mary Lou Belli, whose directing credits include Elsbeth, True Lies, Sweet Magnolias, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Ms. Pat Show. Six Film Fatales members participated live in this highly interactive class as Virtual Shadows including: Anna Fahr, Christina … Continued

NYC Community Circle October Members

Film Fatales members gathered together in Lower Manhattan to engage in a dynamic conversation about the film industry and our current projects, with the goal of fostering community among our New York City members. This month's conversation was led by Film Fatales members Claudia Cifuentes and Melanie La Rosa . See you next time!

Directing Action Members

Enjoy this discussion about Directing Action films with Danishka Esterhazy (Sniper: The Last Stand), Geeta Vasant Patell (House of the Dragon), and Michelle Salcedo (Switch & Bait). Moderated by Marielle Woods (Cobra Kai). Want to learn more about how to direct action sequences? This dynamic discussion with working feature film and episodic television directors covers … Continued

Changing the Ratio Oscars Members

Film Fatales hosted an in-person cocktail reception in Los Angeles as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. There was a panel discussion with Gotham award winning filmmaker Vera Drew and Academy Award nominated composer Laura Karpman, followed by a reception celebrating creators of all marginalized genders. With some … Continued

NYC End of Year Party Members

Film Fatales members joined for an in-person cocktail gathering in New York to ring out 2025 and prepare some good vibes as we head into 2026! This year we extended an invitation to your favorite plus ones as we celebrated each other with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry… and had … Continued

That’s A Wrap Members

<a href="http://www.filmfatales.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Film Fatales</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> members were invited to our annual Winter Party in </span>Los Angeles<span style="font-weight: 400;"> as we gathered inside a private residence in Beverly Hills to wrap out the year in style. We had some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around. This … Continued

Now More Than Ever Members

Film Fatales members from around the world connected an end-of-year networking mixer open to members and allies alike! Directors, actors, cinematographers, composers, producers…filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds were welcome to attend. On the last day of our Now More Than Ever crowdfunding campaign, we gathered together to celebrate the strength and tenacity of our … Continued

Day of Caring Members

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