Film Fatales hosted a conversation about VFX. This panel discussion took place in person at the WGA Library in Los Angeles and was facilitated by Film Fatales members Tchaiko Omawale and Rijaa Nadeem with guest speakers Andrew Thomas Huang (VFX Artist/Director), Yasmin Dunn (Robot Rumpus, VFX producer), and Zander Brocisky (Inhance Digital, VFX Producer). Participants … Continued
We discussed Film Financing with Effie Brown (Gamechanger Films), Emily Best (Seed & Spark), Nina Ameri (Ameri Law), and Viviana Zarragoitia (Three Point Capital) facilitated by Film Fatales members Iram Parveen Bilal and Lagueria Davis.
Film Fatales held a discussion about Adaptations for Film & Television with Hannah KS Canter (OK Goodnight), Marilyn Fu (Sisterhood of Night), Samantha Dickinson (Secret Machine), Stacy Osei-Kuffour (The Power), and Whit Anderson (Daredevil), facilitated by Film Fatales members Drew Denny and Suzi Yoonessi. At this event, audience members left with a deeper understanding of … Continued
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.
We enjoyed drinks and appetizers with like-minded filmmakers while celebrating Film Fatales and advancing our mission to advocate for parity in the film industry. All genders are always welcome.
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.
Rachel Feldman (Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds) and Suzi Yoonessi (Insatiable, The Dead Girls Detective Agency) led an in-person discussion about directing for television and shed light on the process, how to collaborate, and getting ready for set. They each shared their process on how they prep and shotlist for an episode of television. They shared … Continued
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
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
