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SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio Emmys
DESCRIPTION:We had a blast at our in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood celebrating all of the Film Fatales members nominated for Emmys this year. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. Co-hosted by AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF with support from Scriptation. \nChanging the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women and gender expansive filmmakers and below-the-line crew. As the Emmys are approaching\, our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers\, crew\, and influential industry decision-makers. \nWith the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories – from directors to composers\, cinematographers\, VFX\, and editors – our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award season is underway\, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-emmys/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers
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SUMMARY:Changing The Ratio
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood to find comfort in community and amplify underrepresented voices during awards season. There were some light bites\, great music\, and plenty of good cheer to go around. \nChanging the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women\, trans and/or nonbinary filmmakers during awards season. Our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers\, crew\, and influential industry decision-makers. \nCo-hosted by the AWFC\, Film Fatales\, ReFrame and WIF. Sponsored by Paramount and Netflix. \nWith the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories – from directors to composers\, cinematographers\, VFX and editors – our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award  season is underway\, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards. This private event was by invitation only.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Composers,Directors,Equity,Producers,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
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SUMMARY:Changing the Ratio
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and friends invite you to an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! \nMix and mingle with your favorite directors\, cinematographers\, and composers in this summer gathering for creatives of all marginalized genders. Let’s celebrate each other with like minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry…and have a little fun in the process! \nThis in-person networking mixer is for filmmakers of all backgrounds and anyone interested in gender parity in film. All guests must register separately in advance \nCo-hosted by the Alliance for Women Composers\, Black Film Space\, Chicana Directors Initiative\, the International Collective of Female Cinematographers\, and Women In Entertainment. \nWith support from event sponsors Ameri Law PC\, Atlas Lens Co\, The Black List\, ShotDeck\, and Zeiss.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/changing-the-ratio-summer/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Mixers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T000000
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SUMMARY:Building Connections
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members gathered for a virtual social mixer with feature film and episodic television directors around the world. We had a community discussion around inclusive language\, authentic authorship and ethical filmmaking practices as we continue to work towards decolonizing the film industry. We stand in solidarity against systemic racism and gender-based violence as we make space to listen to each other and build deeper connections within our community.  \nWe began with a grounding ritual and group conversation led by co-hosts Dewi Marquis (Ara Untamed)\, Chelsea Hernandez (Building The American Dream) Donna Wheeler (Death of a Saleswoman)\, and Rijaa Nadeem (Scandal Made me Famous)\, before dividing up into smaller discussion circles to deepen our relationships based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/building-connections/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Features,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Mixers
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131649
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SUMMARY:Fatales Forward Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Thanks for joining Film Fatales for an online showcase with the fellows from the Fatales Forward mentorship program: Brit Fryer\, Raven Two Feathers\, Rey Tang\, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños\, and Ryan Rox. Moderated by Nava Mau. \nWith support from the NEA\, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore feature films about the trans experience. The program consists of three months of one-on-one mentorship with established trans filmmakers\, a virtual Career Advancement Intensive\, creative peer to peer workshops\, and ongoing artist development support. \nThe Fatales Forward Fellowship was launched when trans visibility in the media was at an all time high and representation behind the camera was almost non-existent. As we all know\, the situation is even more dire today. We need to move beyond visibility towards true acceptance and celebration. That journey begins with authentic authorship and trans and nonbinary creators telling our own stories. We hope to create pockets of joy and creativity through our work together and look forward to celebrating this year’s fellows as they move boldly forward into the future.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/fatales-forward-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Development,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Outfest Fusion hosted a live panel discussion about Authentic Storytelling. We heard from new voices in trans cinema including Fatales Forward fellows M.G. Evangelista (Burning Well) and Seyi Adebanjo (Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!) as they discuss their filmmaking process and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change. Despite the increased visibility of trans characters on screen\, opportunities for gender-expansive directors behind the camera are virtually non-existent. By sidelining gender nonconforming voices\, Hollywood is actively contributing to the misrepresentation that leads directly to real-world violence. We need more gender-nonconforming storytellers behind the camera to ensure the authenticity of the stories being told. Moderated by Nava Mau. \nFatales Forward: Trans Stories is a trailblazing fellowship from Film Fatales created to uplift trans and gender diverse filmmakers by fostering an enduring collaborative community of creators. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/transcendent-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Development,Narrative,Activism,Directors,Equity,Featured
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
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SUMMARY:Back to the Roots
DESCRIPTION:You were invited to a virtual and grounding community mixer! Thank you for joining Film Fatales for a filmmaker community mixer to celebrate AAPI Heritage month! We began with a group discussion about identity and how it shapes our responsibility as storytellers led by Film Fatales members Roxy Shih (List of a Lifetime)\, Meera Menon (Ms Marvel)\, and Allie Cuerdo (Ulam: Main Dish)\, before dividing up into breakout circles for meaningful conversations based on a series of guided prompts. This online mixer was open to filmmakers and film lovers of all backgrounds. Thank you for attending! \n 
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/back-to-the-roots/
CATEGORIES:Equity,Mixers
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
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SUMMARY:Transgender Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales members participated in this interactive inclusion workshop hosted by GLAAD and Scott Turner Schofield (Founder of Speaking of Transgender)\, exploring the topic of what it means to be transgender and the past\, present\, and future of trans media representation. \nStarting with an overview of what it means to be transgender and non-binary\, along with need-to-know terminology\, the presentation examines stereotypes about trans people and the real world consequences of those. Discussions follow of the history of transgender representation in film and television\, the current state\, and how to improve trans representation in the future\, including best practices for casting authentically and including trans people behind the camera. Viewing provides a thorough understanding of how GLAAD can be a resource to content creators in telling authentic and accurate trans stories that truly reflect the world around us and accelerate acceptance through culture change.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/transgender-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Equity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
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SUMMARY:Cast to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch this panel discussion about inclusive casting with casting consultant Ava Rigelhaupt (Two Countries)\, filmmaker Alaa Zabara (Salahy) and talent agent Gail Williamson (KMR Talent). Moderated by Film Fatales member Khadifa Wong (Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance). \nThe question of who should tell stories of marginalized and underrepresented voices has been much discussed\, sometimes leading to heated stances over artistic freedom\, cultural appropriation and accusations of censorship. And yet\, disabled stories are sorely lacking in representation. Twenty percent of people have a disability while on-screen representation hovers around three percent\, with no meaningful change in the last five years. While more attention is being paid to hiring disabled actors for disabled roles\, what about opportunities for disabled actors to play nondisabled characters? And who should be writing these roles? What are best practices for inclusive casting and accessible sets?
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/cast-to-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Equity
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
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SUMMARY:Prisma
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales\, Prism\, and Cinemarket hosted a Virtual Showcase and Showcase during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. \nFilmmakers Emily Cohen Ibañez (Fruits of Labor)\, Raquel Cepeda (La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla)\, and Larissa Lam (Far East Deep South) shared their latest projects available for acquisition during the Cannes Film Festival and discuss their unique distribution journeys. This event was moderated by Concordia University professor Dipti Gupta. \nFilm Fatales\, Cinemarket\, and Prism came together to host PRISMA\, a virtual showcase and panel discussion to honor the work of filmmakers of all marginalized genders. What are the challenges women and gender nonconforming filmmakers face in finding distribution in Europe? Can we break down barriers between the international market and US-based filmmakers of color? Join us for a conversation about the state of the industry and explore the Virtual Market of feature films available for acquisition throughout the festival.\nThe Selection Committee included Alice Riva (Visions du Réel)\, Dayan Kodua (Actress)\, Francesca Tiberi (True Colours)\, Klaudia Malota (Lower Silesian Film Center)\, Lidia Damatto (More Than)\, Manuela Buono (Slingshot Films)\, Maral Mustafazade (Filmotor)\, and Rita Stanelyte (Litauisches Kino Goes Berlin\, Mata Hari Comm).
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/prisma-cannes-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Festivals,Distribution
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SUMMARY:Reclaim the Frame Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales and Ujima Entertainment Collective hosted a virtual networking mixer between Directors\, Producers\, and Editors. This event was perfect for those eager to meet creative collaborators\, excited to share details about your latest passion project\, or missing the company of like-minded artists! We began with a lightning round of introductions facilitated by Leah Meyerhoff\, founder of Film Fatales\, Dominique Ulloa\, Chair of Ujima Entertainment Coalition\, and Shannon Baker Davis\, Editor\, Queen Sugar before dividing up into smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations and deeper connections based on a series of guided prompts.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/reclaim-the-frame-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity,Mixers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
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SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining Film Fatales\, BIFA\, and Level Forward for a private workshop about Unconscious Bias led by Challenge Consultancy. This was a private workshop for current members of Film Fatales and invited guests of Level Forward was led by Femi Otitoju. \nThis interactive workshop covered how unconscious and ingrained biases (that is\, biases that we are not aware of) affect human decision-making day-to-day and how that might have an effect on the work we do in independent filmmaking. How does the human decision-making process work and what factors can influence it? Where can logical decision-making go wrong and lead us to illogical conclusions? What is an unconscious bias and what can we be unconsciously biased against? How can we recognize and mitigate against unconscious biases on a personal level and in group discussions? How does this affect our work in the film industry and what we can do to fix it?
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/unconscious-bias-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Equity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20260503T131649
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SUMMARY:Gatekeepers and Gatecrashers
DESCRIPTION:Revisit a Film Fatales discussion with episodic television creators\, showrunners and producing directors including Elle Johnson (Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker)\, Janine Sherman Barrois (Claws\, Self Made)\, Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland) and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (UnREAL). Moderated by Film Fatales member Shaz Bennett (Director\, Queen Sugar\, Billions). \nThis panel was an open conversation to discuss the push for hiring equality NOW. How do you manage your gate? What are the barriers to systemic change? How do directors get that first episode? And how do they get invited back? How do you find directors that can authentically tell your stories?
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/gatekeepers-and-gatecrashers/
CATEGORIES:Activism,Episodic,Directors,Equity,Producers,Panels
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200801
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SUMMARY:Authentic Authorship
DESCRIPTION:Film Fatales member Roxy Shih moderated this discussion on authentic authorship and ethical storytelling with Geeta Gandbhir (Director of Why We Hate and Call Center Blues)\, and Lisa Valencia-Svensson (VP of Finance\, Multitude Films and Co-Producer of Pray Away)\, Smriti Mundhra (Creator of Indian Matchmaking and Director of St Louis Superman) and Tamara Dawit (Director of Finding Sally and co-founder of Racial Equity Media Collective). \nThe conversation focused on authentic authorship and the importance of filmmaker point of view. We explored issues of implicit and explicit bias\, extractive storytelling\, and who has “the right” to tell which stories. Panelists offered\, too\, first-hand experiences with directing or producing BIPOC stories or dealing with projects with a western/white gaze both in western countries and the global south.
URL:https://www.filmfatales.org/event/authentic-authorship/
CATEGORIES:Directors,Equity,Featured,Producers
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