Revist our discussion about Making the Leap from independent feature to the studio world with Ekwa Msangi (Director, Farewell Amor), Laura Terruso (Director, Work It), Lena Khan (Director, Flora & Ulysses), and Leslye Headland (Showrunner Russian Doll). How do you make your "leap"? Was it worth it and what do you have to sacrifice? What … Continued
Revisit a round table discussion about maintaining your Creative Spark while releasing a film during a pandemic with Film Fatales members Anna Kerrigan (Cowboys), Christina Faith (Love You Right), Daniela De Carlo (The Blackout), and Jessie Barr (Sophie Jones). Listen in as filmmakers discuss their individual journeys from project development through distribution. Where do you … Continued
Revist our discussion about low-budget feature filmmaking with Film Fatales members Alana Barrett-Adkins (Asunder: One Flesh Divided), Claudia Cifuentes (After the Wedding), Patricia Vidal Delgado (La Leyenda Negra), and Veronica McKenzie (Nine Nights). We heard from experienced filmmakers as they discuss their unique experiences, and sometimes unorthodox approaches, in the world of low-budget filmmaking. We explored … Continued
Thank you for joining us for a discussion about experimental filmmaking techniques and bold stylistic choices with Film Fatales members Emily Cohen Ibañez (Fruits of Labor), Mariah Garnett (Trouble), Olivia Peace (Tahara), and Penny Lane (Hail Satan?). We heard from filmmakers forging a path with their uniquely creative voices, learned where they find inspiration, how they … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about character-driven documentaries with Amber Fares (Speed Sisters), Eunice Lau (Accept the Call), Laura Checkoway (Edith + Eddie), and Rita Baghdadi (My Country No More). We heard from experienced multi-hyphenate filmmakers as they discussed their approach to creating character-driven documentaries, where they find their stories, and … Continued
Film Fatales hosted a round table discussion with Showrunners, Writers, and Creators about breaking barriers in Episodic Television with Emily Spivack (Worn Stories), Ilse Fernandez (Cyberwar), Mel Shimkovitz (High Maintenance), and Xan Aranda (My Love). Together we can amplify creative voices who are breaking barriers in episodic television. How do you pitch a show that … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a discussion about making socially conscious documentaries with filmmakers Aisling Chin-Yee (No Ordinary Man), Jennifer Tiexiera (P.S. Burn this Letter Please), Meena Nanji (View From a Grain of Sand), and Nancy Schwartzman (Roll Red Roll). This roundtable discussion focused on amplifying creative voices who are changing our cultural … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an interactive workshop with writer/director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Miss Bala, Lords of Dogtown, Thirteen) Celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke discussed her journey from pre-production to final screening in her MasterClass presentation. Fix It In Prep detailed her preparation process for film and television projects with clips, storyboards, … Continued
Film Fatales hosted a discussion about episodic television directors Jennifer Arnold (Younger), Jennifer Phang (Resident Alien), Kelly Park (Punky Brewster), and Ro Haber (Pride). This dynamic discussion with working episodic television directors covered prep, production and post in a fast-paced environment; what happens in a tone meeting; how to communicate with actors on set; and … Continued
Film Fatales members had a great time during our panel discussion about building community and creative practices, in partnership with The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Thanks for joining Film Fatales and the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival for a conversation with Film Fatales members Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast), Chithra Jeyaram (Foreign Puzzle), Emily Coen Ibanez … Continued
We hosted an interactive workshop about Going Paperless on set with Film Fatales member Valerie Weiss (Director of Mixtape, Outer Banks, and Prodigal Son). Valerie discussed how Scriptation can empower you to navigate the new world of digital scripts, shorter work days, remote collaboration, and social distancing without compromising your production workflow. Through a demonstration … Continued
Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about what filmmakers need to know about inclusive casting with Casting Directors Erica Hart (Enemies of the State), Jennifer Ajemian (Feeling Through), Victor Vasquez (X Casting). Moderated by Film Fatales member Stavroula Toska (Beneath the Olive Tree). Ever wonder what really goes on in the mind of a casting director … Continued
