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
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
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 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
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). The question of who should tell stories of marginalized and underrepresented voices has been much discussed, sometimes … Continued
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. Starting with an overview of what it means to be transgender and non-binary, along … Continued
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 … 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
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
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 … Continued
Film Fatales and friends invite you to an in-person filmmaker mixer in Los Angeles! Mix 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 … Continued
