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
Thanks for coming our to our annual Summer Social in Los Angeles! We mixed and mingled with our 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 … Continued
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!
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
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
Film Fatales members were invited to our annual Winter Party in Los Angeles 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 year was a big one and it was a … Continued
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
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 and New America's Entertainment Initiative hosted an intimate private brunch during the SXSW Film Festival highlighting a conversation centered around gender, work, family, care and representation on and off screen. We each have lived experiences, family backgrounds, and hopes and fears about the future that shape our own views about navigating work, family, … 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 hosted 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 and television director … Continued
