Film Fatales
collective of female directors
Film Fatales is a non-profit which advocates for parity in the entertainment industry and supports a community of women feature film directors who meet regularly to mentor each other, collaborate on projects and share resources.
History
The group was founded in 2013 by Leah Meyerhoff in New York City.
Prior to the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, Film Fatales announced two events, including a luncheon with WGA East and The Writer's Lab along with several other organizations. It was also revealed that 10 of its members would have their films featured at the festival.
Membership
Since its founding, Film Fatales has expanded to include over one thousand women directors around the world.
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