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FACES Breaking-In Series: Meghan Dineen “How to Never Apply For A Job”
To the filmmakers who are still applying, what if we told you there was a more efficient way to obtain your first job? For the last eight years, FACES board member Meghan Dineen has worked for companies like GIGANTIC! and SYFY without having to hand in an application. Her secret was her ability to network. […]
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Breaking-In Series: Julia Leffler “PerSister”
Encouragement is the best motivator, especially if you are a female filmmaker. When trying to break in, moments of self-doubt are bound to happen. It is crucial, during those moments, that you surround yourself with your fellow industry sisters. These women can inspire you to believe in yourself and persevere. FACES board member, Julia Leffler, […]
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Breaking In Series: Nicki Manchisi “The Artist Within”
There comes a moment in a filmmaker’s life, when she truly recognizes herself as an artist. The cause might be different for each individual, but the effect is always the same. No matter what happens after that, she will always be an artist. Such was the case for new FACES Board member Nicki Manchisi when […]
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FACES Talk: Ep 108 “Microaggressions”
Rachel and Connie interview our Founder/ Executive Director, Brittany Rostron, about the cumulative damage of sexual microaggressions, what can be done to overcome them, and what it’s like to have an enormous photo splashed all over the cover an international newspaper.
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Lady Parts: Ep 110 “Sh*t Gets Real”
In this last episode of the first season, Katrina realizes non-union actors are hardly viewed as people…but do you hear the people sing? Tune in to find out!
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Breaking In Series: Tara McHugh “Waiting for the Right [Spider] Man”
After racking up some fairly impressive entry-level production credits on several commercial shoots and reality TV shows, Tara McHugh took a giant leap of faith and left the business (and NYC) to save money while waiting for a bigger opportunity to come her way…and it paid off.
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Lady Parts: Ep 101 “Rape Joke”
When Katrina is cast in a new play, she quickly realizes (though nobody else seems to) that some things just shouldn’t be left to improv…like rape.
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FACES Talk: Ep 105 “Lady Parts”
FACES is proud to present the first FACES Talk episode of the year, featuring Katrina Day, the creator of the hit web series Lady Parts! Rachel Arac and Connie “Big Ballz” Bumbaloni interview Katrina and what they find out about casting calls for women may or may not shock you.
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Breaking In Series: Katrina Day “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make A Web Series…Ade”
Brooklyn-based writer, actor, and content creator Katrina Day turned her frustration with sexism in the entertainment world into a successful blog and web series called Lady Parts.
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Sparkman On: Taking the ‘Work’ Out of Networking (Mostly)
Networking. It’s a word that used to fill my soul with intimidation and anxiety. And I would stare into the dark abyss of terror as my brain beat me up.
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Breaking In Series: Patty Carey-Perazzo “Art Imitates Her Life”
Recent FACES panelist Patty Carey-Perazzo has been the location manager on some of NYC’s top film sets including The Greatest Showman, Doctor Strange and Ted 2. Recognizing the dramatic potential of balancing this exciting career with the challenges of parenthood, Patty developed the idea for a TV series inspired by her own life.
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Aubrey Smyth’s “Little Leading Ladies”
Earlier in the week, our Breaking In Series featured Aubrey Smyth, chronicling how she went from a student at Pratt Institute to a marketable Commercial Director running her own production company.
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FACES Talk: Ep 104 “Sexual Harassment 101”
Check out the video Connie mentions: WATERSHED…… Inspired by her work with FACES, Rachel has decided to go back to school to study law pertaining to women’s advocacy and sexual misconduct. And boy, has she got a lot to share.
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Our FACES Project: “Watershed”
Please take a moment to listen to these incredible Female ACEs speak out on the critically important issue of sexual misconduct. If you think it’s an important message, please share.
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FACES Talk: “Giving Is In This Season!”
Connie wants to remind you how important it is to give this holiday season, so important that she’s shopping in a discount store to save money so she can donate more to FACES.
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Breaking In: Dana Zolli “Outside the Box”
Second Assistant Director (AD) Dana Zolli sat on our FACE the Experts panel in September and spoke about her work on such projects as Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, FX’s The Americans, and NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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FACES Q&A and Launch Party
Mark your calendars! The official FACES launch party is set for Saturday, September 9th.
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