On Nov. 12, at The Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles, Inevitable Foundation’s Visionary Fellows—Filipe Coutinho (8 Tracks), Monica Lucas (Double Birthday Christmas Wedding), Zayre Ferrer (Bembé), Alys Murray (Beware C*ckblocking Ghosts) and Katherine Craft (The Hog Queen)—premiered their short films to an intimate audience of creative community and industry members, including representatives from Netflix, Disney, 20th Century, Shondaland, Mattel, United Talent, DPD Casting, and more.
The night was the culmination of more than 12 months of work and marked a major milestone for the accomplished filmmakers, made possible by hundreds of contributors. That includes crew, cast, fellowship mentors and speakers, and foundation staff. The showcase also marked the first step in a larger journey for all five fellows and Inevitable as we continue our work making transformative investments in disabled writers and filmmakers.
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1. Five people stand smiling on a red carpet in front of a blue backdrop with “Inevitable Foundation” logos.
2. A hand holds five programs against a blue backdrop with Inevitable Foundation logos. Program text reads “Visionary Fellowship Short Film Showcase.”
3. An audience sits in a dimly lit theater listening to two people speak at a podium.
4. A man and a woman stand at a wooden podium talking to a crowd next to a sign labeled “Inevitable Foundation.” A sign language interpreter gestures nearby.
5. Silhouettes of two people watching a movie theater screen. The screen has an orange background that displays “Written & Directed by Filipe E. Coutinho.”
6. A crowd watches a movie in a dimly lit theater.
7. Four people pose with friendly expressions against a blue “Inevitable Foundation” backdrop on a red carpet.
8. Eleven diverse individuals smile in front of a blue “Inevitable Foundation” backdrop. One person wears a mask; another waves.
9. Four people stand side-by-side in front of a blue backdrop with “Inevitable Foundation” logos.
10. A group of people engages in conversation at a movie screening reception. It’s a relaxed atmosphere, with warm lighting and wall art in the background.
Join the Women of Cinematic Arts THIS SATURDAY at USC's Comedy Fest! Our panel of incredible women showrunners takes place Saturday 3/29 at 10am in the Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
As the VP of WCA, I'm so proud to work with other amazing SCA grads to create opportunities for women to connect, create, and learn. See you there!
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There are only a few tickets left for opening night of @daddyissues.themusical ! Join us starting on Thursday, Jan 23rd @ 8pm at the Madnani theater in Hollywood
Additional show dates:
Jan 24 @ 8pm
Jan 31 @ 8pm
Feb 1 @ 8pm
Feb 2 @ 2:30pm
Feb 7 @ 8pm
Feb 8 @ 8pm
Feb 9 @ 3pm
A day spent in service to other creatures is the simplest way to warm the heart and quiet the mind. With little else to attend to, my home garden received the brunt of my affections and seems to be grateful for them 🌿💚🌞