Between Two Worlds Members

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

Gatekeepers and Gatecrashers

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

Gatekeepers and Gatecrashers Members

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

Creating Your Own Work

Revisit this discussion about Creating Your Own Work with episodic television and feature film writer/directors Isidora Marras (I Am Not Lorena) Jennifer Arnold (Shameless), Marta Cunningham (Fear The Walking Dead), Susan Youssef (Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf), and Vanessa Parise (Charmed). Moderated by Meera Menon (Equity). This round table discussion explored how we support each … Continued

Work Life Balance

Film Fatales hosted a discussion about Filmmaking While Parenting with feature film directors Débora Souza Silva (Black Mothers), Kestrin Pantera (Mother’s Little Helpers), and Renée Wilson (Crepe Covered Sidewalks). Moderated by Film Fatales member Tamara Perkins (Life After Life). This round table discussion will feature filmmakers carving out new ways of building creative life while … Continued

Work Life Balance Members

Film Fatales hosted a discussion about Filmmaking While Parenting with feature film directors Débora Souza Silva (Black Mothers), Kestrin Pantera (Mother’s Little Helpers), and Renée Wilson (Crepe Covered Sidewalks). Moderated by Film Fatales member Tamara Perkins (Life After Life). This round table discussion will feature filmmakers carving out new ways of building creative life while … Continued

Making or Breaking a Story

Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Making or Breaking a Story with episodic television creators, writers, and showrunners Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John), Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show), Shoshannah Stern (This Close) and Marie Jamora (Family Style). This panel was an open conversation with episodic television creators and showrunners to discuss how they are pushing … Continued

Making or Breaking a Story Members

Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Making or Breaking a Story with episodic television creators, writers, and showrunners Alexandra Cunningham (Dirty John), Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show), Shoshannah Stern (This Close) and Marie Jamora (Family Style). This panel was an open conversation with episodic television creators and showrunners to discuss how they are pushing … Continued

A Space for Community

Film Fatales members gathered to create space for community. We began with a group conversation centered around a series of guided prompts and a “getting to know you exercise” facilitated by Film Fatales members Leah Meyerhoff and Leena Pendharkar before dividing up into a series of smaller discussion circles for meaningful conversations and deeper connections.

Building Trust in Documentaries

Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about Building Trust in Documentaries: The Relationship Between Filmmaker and Participants with Film Fatales members Ashley O’Shay (Unapologetic), Valerie Red-Horse (Mankiller), Yoruba Richen (The Killing of Breonna Taylor), and Yu Gu (A Woman’s Work). Moderated by Erika Cohn (Belly of the Beast). This conversation focuses on the unique and nuanced … Continued

Demystifying IMDbPro Members

Revisit this private workshop for Film Fatales members with Jed Shireman-Jones from IMDbPro to learn how to best promote yourself and your work. During this webinar, Jed will demystify IMDb by explaining the differences between IMDb.com and IMDbPro as well how their data is collected. You’ll learn about IMDbPro’s many features to help you manage … Continued

Marriage Story

Revisit a Film Fatales discussion about The Director-Producer Partnership with independent producers Avril Z. Speaks (Jinn, Hosea), Heather Rae (Bull, Tallulah), Kim Sherman (Sun Don’t Shine, You're Next), and Shruti Ganguly (H., Initials SG). Moderated by Film Fatales member Ruth Du (Your Baby Is Mine). We tackle the important and sometimes difficult relationship between the … Continued