We had an illuminating conversation about Film Sales and Distribution with Adrienne Becker (Level Forward), Cela Sutton (Array), Dene Anderberg (South Stage Entertainment), and Orly Ravid (The Film Collaborative), facilitated by Film Fatales members Alexandra Cuerdo and Michelle Mower. This was followed by a networking reception for Film Fatales members hosted by the WGA West.
Film Fatales members joined us in person at the WGA West for a round table discussion about Comedy Film & Television with David Caspe (Black Monday), Jasmine Daghighian (Our Lady Productions), Patti Lee (Mad About You), and Sydnee Rimes (Black-ish) facilitated by Film Fatales members Nadine Truong and Stefanie Black.
We shared a conversation about Film & Television Publicity with Erica Tucker (Ascend PR), Linda Brown (IndiePR), Ngoc Nguyen (Nguyen Strategies), and Sylvia Desrochers (MPRM Communications), facilitated by Film Fatales members Autumn McAlpin and Natasha Kermani. We then followed with a networking reception.
Alexandra Creswick (Sensitivity Reader) and Carly Weckstein (Intimacy Director) had a facilitated discussion by Film Fatales member Daniela De Carlo about the emerging role of intimacy coordination.
Film Fatales, RespectAblility, and Film Independent hosted an intersectional discussion around inclusive casting for both visible and nonvisible disabilities, creating accessible sets, and ensuring accessible finished products for film festivals and beyond. Speakers included Ashley Eakin (Director, Single), Michele Spitz (Founder, Woman of Her Word), Shari Bisnaught (Costume Designer, Best Summer Ever), and Tatiana Lee … Continued
You joined Film Fatales, RespectAblility, and Film Independent for an intersectional discussion around inclusive casting for both visible and nonvisible disabilities, creating accessible sets, and ensuring accessible finished products for film festivals and beyond. Speakers included Ashley Eakin (Director, Single), Michele Spitz (Founder, Woman of Her Word), Shari Bisnaught (Costume Designer, Best Summer Ever), and … Continued
Revist our conversation on television writing with Film Fatales members Cherien Dabis (Ramy, Empire), Nijla Mu'min (Jinn, Swagger), Sian Heder (Little America, Orange is the New Black), and Vera Miao (The Expatriates, Two Sentence Horror Stories). Moderated by Deb Shoval (AWOL). This is a dynamic discussion with working episodic writers covers bibles, pilots, & pitches; … 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
If there was ever a time to focus on what you can control in your entertainment career and create a powerful new vision, this is that moment. This interactive workshop was led by Certified Career Coach and Talent Agent Consultant Jim Arnoff, who provided coaching tools to see exactly how one can gain that control … Continued
Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Camera Phone Filmmaking with Hope Farley (EP, Adolescent Content), Leslie Bumgarner (DP, Co-Ed), Richard Vialet (DP, 9 Rides), and Ted Melfi (Director, Daughter). Moderated by Film Fatales members Rachel Feldman (Director, The Rookie) and Christine Swanson (Director, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel). Welcome to filmmaking during … Continued
Revisit a discussion with filmmakers who straddle the line to create in both documentary and scripted spaces. How do you develop stories in these two fields? How are they linked? How are they different? Speakers included Jennifer Sharp (Director Una Great Movie), Maria Agui Carter (Director Rebel), Moira Griffin (Producer, Cap), and Pratibha Parmar (Director, Alice … 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
