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
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
CAPE Executive Director Michelle Sugihara and Film Fatales members Diane Paragas (Yellow Rose), Emily Ting (Go Back to China), and Isabel Sandoval (Lingua Franca) participate in this conversation about contemporary Asian American cinema. They address questions such as: What is cinema's role in helping expose the diversity of stories in the Asian American community? How are … Continued
