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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Film Fatales caught up with successful writers Felicia Pride (Grey's Anatomy), Jessica Sharzer (Nine Perfect Strangers), Peres Owino (African Queens: Njinga), and Rebecca Murga (Swagger) for a discussion about breaking into television writing. A career as a screenwriter is always a roller coaster, especially now. How can aspiring writers build a viable career path to … Continued
Revisit this Film Fatales online workshop about maximizing your film festival strategy led by Kathy Susca and Jeffrey Winter from The Film Collaborative. Moderated by Lagueria Davis (Director/Producer, Black Barbie: A Documentary). Film festivals can be elusive and confounding. They are also opportunities to advance your career, grow your network and expand your audience. But … Continued
Join Film Fatales for an online workshop with celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke as she discusses her journey from pre-production to final screening, taking us through her detailed preparation process for her film and television projects emphasizing shot lists, shooting diagrams, and prepping action. Catherine’s directing credits include Prisoner’s Daughter, Cabinet of Curiosities, Mafia … Continued
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. With support from the NEA, Fatales Forward is an innovative fellowship for emerging filmmakers working on their debut or sophomore … Continued
Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an online distribution and marketing workshop with 8 Above founder Jon Reiss, a sought-after speaker, moderator, and workshop leader for IFP, IDFA, IDA, Hot Docs, FIND, Scottish Documentary Institute, and many more organizations all over the world. Every film is unique and with unique audiences, opportunities and challenges. … Continued
Film Fatales hosted an online workshop about How to Create Impactful Decks and Pitches led by Film Fatales member Jenny Deller (writer-director of Future Weather and producer of Clare in Motion). Moderated by Film Fatales member Maria Breaux (director of Vulveeta). In this workshop filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will walk you through five simple … Continued
Thanks for joining us for a cross-disciplinary Pride event celebrating queer voices in entertainment! Film Fatales, The Alliance for Women Film Composers, Composers Diversity Collective, and members of WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and IATSE invite you to join us for a Pride Brunch in Los Angeles celebrating queer voices in entertainment! Sponsored by BMI, SESAC, and Spectra … Continued
