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
Kami Chisholm (Pride Denied) moderates this round table discussion on Queer Cinema with Film Fatales members Dawn Valadez (Going on 13), Daresha Kyi (Trans in America), Florencia Manóvil (Dyke Central), and Jessica Dunn Rovinelli (So Pretty). The Queer Cinema movement has been both intensely political and aesthetically innovative, growing to include an entire generation of … Continued
Laugh it off with this panel discussion with comedy directors working in feature films, television, late-night, and even documentary! Film Fatales members Anna Margarita Albelo (Clare at 16), Geeta Patel (The Great), Kimberly McCullough (The Bold Type), and Maureen Bharoocha (Jimmy Kimmel Live) joined us for this engaging conversation, moderated by Amy French (El Súperstar). … Continued
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). This panel was an … Continued
Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Using Film for Social Change with Alex Stapleton (Hello Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea), Fanny Grande (Our Quinceañera), Jiayan “Jenny” Shi (Finding Yingying) and Reaa Puri (Mary Kom). Moderated by Film Fatales member Alahna Lark (Black In America 2020). In this webinar you will learn about ways to be anti-racist … Continued
Revisit a discussion about Genre Film as Social Commentary with Film Fatales members Eva Aridjis (The Blue Eyes), Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin), Lou Simon (Hazmat), and Terrie Samundra (Kaali Khuhi). Moderated by Tricia Lee (Blood Hunters). With its rich visual language and creative use of metaphors, genre cinema has always been an excellent medium … Continued
Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about making documentaries in the political space with filmmakers Alison Klayman (The Brink), Lisa Cortés (All In: The Fight For Democracy), Ramona Diaz (A Thousand Cuts), and Yi Chen (First Vote). Moderated by Amy Adrion (Half the Picture). With politics dominating our newsfeeds and spurring our engagement, join us as … Continued
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. This interactive workshop covered how unconscious and ingrained biases (that is, biases that … Continued
Film Fatales and Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival hosted a screening of Nevertheless followed by a panel discussion exploring intersectionality in the women's movement and sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Panelists included Film Fatales member Sarah Moshman, Women’s March co-founder Paola Mendoza, ACLU attorney Melissa Goodman, and #OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign. Moderated … Continued
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, … Continued
Film Fatales, Prism, and Cinemarket hosted a Virtual Showcase and Showcase during the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Filmmakers 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 … Continued
