Documentary Development

Film Fatales joined DocLands and DOC NYC for a panel discussion about Documentary Development with Daresha Kyi (Mama Bears) and Iliana Sosa (What We Leave Behind), moderated by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan (Águilas). Rewatch to listen to documentary filmmakers straight off their SXSW premiers discuss their creative and practical processes for developing documentary features. How do you … Continued

Documentary Development Members

Film Fatales joined DocLands and DOC NYC for a panel discussion about Documentary Development with Daresha Kyi (Mama Bears) and Iliana Sosa (What We Leave Behind), moderated by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan (Águilas). Rewatch to listen to documentary filmmakers straight off their SXSW premiers discuss their creative and practical processes for developing documentary features. How do you … Continued

Earth-Care as Self-Care

Thank you for joining us online for a community mixer to celebrate and amplify eco-friendly pathways to action! Film Fatales held an online filmmaker community mixer to celebrate and amplify eco-friendly pathways to action! This mixer was perfect for artists excited to meet creative collaborators or missing the company of like-minded artists. We began with … Continued

Episodic Television Prep

Rewatch Film Fatales' panel discussion about Episodic Television Prep with directors Christine Swanson, Valerie Weiss, and Bola Ogun! We heard from prolific episodic television directors as they discussed what it takes to prep before day one of shooting. What happens in a tone meeting? How do you communicate with actors before you get on set? How … Continued

Episodic Television Prep Members

Rewatch Film Fatales' panel discussion about Episodic Television Prep with directors Christine Swanson, Valerie Weiss, and Bola Ogun! We heard from prolific episodic television directors as they discussed what it takes to prep before day one of shooting. What happens in a tone meeting? How do you communicate with actors before you get on set? How … Continued

Back to the Roots

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

The Write Stuff

Revisit a Film Fatales panel discussion about The Art of Screenwriting with writer/directors Jessica Sharzer (A Simple Favor), Laurie Collyer (Sherrybaby), Mora Stephens (Zipper), and moderated by Jamie Burton-Oare (African/American). Hear from heavy hitting screenwriters as they discuss what it takes to write a successful script. Where do they find inspiration, how do they discover … Continued

The Write Stuff Members

Revisit a Film Fatales panel discussion about The Art of Screenwriting with writer/directors Jessica Sharzer (A Simple Favor), Laurie Collyer (Sherrybaby), Mora Stephens (Zipper), and moderated by Jamie Burton-Oare (African/American). Hear from heavy hitting screenwriters as they discuss what it takes to write a successful script. Where do they find inspiration, how do they discover … Continued

NYC Summer Picnic in the Park

Thank you for joining our Film Fatales social mixer! BYOP - bring your own picnic! Excited to reconnect with old and new friends? Ready to shoot the summer breeze with other filmmakers? This was the perfect event for you to join us in person for a summer picnic in Central Park for Documentary Filmmakers of all … Continued

Pride Not Prejudice Mixer

Film Fatales members were invited to an in-person community picnic in Griffith Park. Are you excited to meet creative collaborators? Miss the company of like-minded artists? Or simply curious individuals to connect with? This member mixer was perfect for you! This was a Private Event for current Film Fatales Members in Los Angeles and their … Continued

Tribeca Industry Cocktails 2022

Thank you for joining Film Fatales for an in person cocktail hour at Tribeca! Film Fatales and Tribeca Studios joined together for an Industry Cocktails to celebrate all of the films directed by Film Fatales members premiering at the Tribeca Festival. This private event was open to Film Fatales members and festival badge holders only. … Continued

Summer of Rage

We held a discussion about Reproductive Justice on Film with Cynthia Lowen (Battleground), Emma Pildes (The Janes), Tracy Droz Tragos (Abortion: Stories Women Tell), and Angela Tucker (Belly of the Beast). With so many fundamental human rights currently under attack in this country, we’re gathering to listen, learn, and take action. Our conversation was with … Continued