NYWIFT is proud to partner with our friends at Film Fatales for their Artist Connection NYC!
Join Film Fatales members and partner filmmaker groups for an in-person cocktail gathering on Friday, May 29th, in New York to prepare for some good vibes as we head into summer. Where better to celebrate cinema than at the Museum of the Moving Image?
This year, Film Fatales is extending an invitation to their community of filmmakers, film lovers, and sibling filmmaker groups, as we uplift each other with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry… and have a little fun in the process!
Their springtime theme is Let’s Get Loud! From stripes to florals to funky designs – come rocking your favorite patterns or color combos.
There will be a cash bar with discounted beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks. Sponsored by ShotDeck and Zeiss, and joined by members of A-Doc, AWFC, AWD, BGDM, ICF+C, NYWIFT, WMM, and more, this in-person mixer is for everyone interested in supporting filmmakers of all marginalized genders.
Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026
Time: 5 – 8 PM ET
Location: Museum of the Moving Image
(36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106)
Capacity is limited and guests must RSVP in advance.
Accessibility Notes: The venue is fully ADA accessible. Please contact events@filmfatales.org for an accommodation.
The Museum of the Moving Image is a media museum located in Queens. It is the only museum in the U.S. that explores the central technology of the present moment. Screens are all around us. We use them to educate, entertain, and communicate. The moving image—encompassing film, television, video games, and other forms of digital media—shapes how we see and feel the world. With exhibitions and screenings on the art, history, technique, and science of the moving image, MoMI presents the real and imagined worlds of our past, present, and future. With ground-breaking education programs, digital literacy initiatives, and cutting-edge media labs, MoMI is not just a museum but also a place where we can all make sense of the forces and experiences that create our shared reality.
Community Partners:
A-Doc is a national network that works to increase the visibility and support of Asian Americans in the documentary field. A-Doc is committed to sharing ideas and resources, providing mutual support and mentorship, and advocating for equity and diversity in the production and distribution of non-fiction storytelling.
AWD is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women and gender non-binary directors working in the entertainment industry.
Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM)’s mission is to nurture, amplify, and invest in the creative capacity and professional success of BIPOC* women and nonbinary people working in the documentary industry.
The International Community of Female⁺ Cinematographers (ICF⁺C) is a collective of professional female cinematographers from around the US and the world, who provide each other with community support and industry advocacy.
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) works in collaboration with the moving image industry and supports women at every stage of their careers. NYWIFT energizes filmmakers by illuminating their achievements, presenting training and professional development programs, awarding scholarships and grants, and providing access to a supportive community of peers.
Established in 1972 to address the under and misrepresentation of women in media both behind and in front of the camera, Women Make Movies is a non-profit media arts organization dedicated to seeding the industry with tomorrow’s leaders and advancing gender and racial equity in the documentary film industry. WMM does this by facilitating the production, promotion, distribution, and exhibition of independent films and media by and about women through internationally recognized Distribution Services and a Production Assistance Program.
Sponsors:
ShotDeck is the world’s largest library of fully searchable high-definition cinematic images. Founded by Lawrence Sher, ASC and recipient of the 2022 Cine Gear Technical Achievement Award, ShotDeck was built by filmmakers for filmmakers. What started as a simple way to search and categorize our favorite shots has evolved into an incredible resource that celebrates all of cinema and the artists who craft it. From pitch, to prep, to post, ShotDeck will help you express your vision every step of the way.
Whether you are shooting a commercial where exquisite color rendition and high contrast is important, or a tense, dramatic sequence in low light situations for a feature film, ZEISS cinematography lenses offer you the performance you need to get the scene right. With a wide range of focal lengths in twelve different lens families each tailored for your needs, ZEISS cinematography lenses give you always the best quality to make your project stand out.
Museum of the Moving Image
35th Avenue at 37th Street, Astoria, NY 11106
membership@nywift.org
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NYWIFT programs, screenings and events are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
