Screening of FAMILIAR TOUCH webinar with WMM(Women Make Movies)!

+ Discounted Offer to the NYC Theatrical Premiere

REGISTER NOW FOR TOMORROW'S FREE SESSION THE MAKING OF FAMILIAR TOUCH - TOMORROW, JUNE 18 webinar attendees will receive discounted tickets to THE NYC THEATRICAL PREMIERE OF FAMILIAR TOUCH AT FILM FORUM JUNE 20TH  THE MAKING OF FAMILIAR TOUCH  with director Sarah Friedland and producer Alexandra Byer WEDNESDAY, June 18th | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST | Zoom Women Make Movies is thrilled to announce a special free webinar on the making of FAMILIAR TOUCH, the debut feature of Sarah Friedland, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was the opening night film of this year's New Director/New Films at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Webinar attendees will receive discounted tickets to attend the NYC theatrical opening of FAMILIAR TOUCH at Film Forum, which begins on Friday, June 20th.  Starring multi-award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant, FAMILIAR TOUCH is a sensitive coming-of-old-age film that follows an older woman's transition into assisted living as she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her family amidst her shifting memories and desires. A narrative film employing hybrid production methods, FAMILIAR TOUCH was created in collaboration with an actual assisted living facility, where residents participated in creative workshops and were invited to join the production as cast and crew. This innovative, intergenerational process shaped the film's ethical framework, grounded its realism, and informed its anti-ageist perspective.  The webinar will highlight the filmmaking team's unique approach to storytelling, focusing on their inclusive, respectful casting and collaboration with people who bring their lived experience to the screen.   WATCH THE TRAILER HERE REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT FOR FREE! This session is a part of our Spring 2025 Webinar Series: FILMS IN FOCUS: The Road to Sundance or SXSW Previous Session in this Webinar Series:   Case Study: HOW TO BUILD A LIBRARY With co-director Maia Lekow Thursday, May 8, 2025 | AVAILABLE ON DEMAND World Premiere in the World Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2025   This webinar will have a special focus on its international co-production with Executive Producer Roger Ross Williams and the importance of this model now more than ever, as grants and funding are being endangered in the US. Case Study: THE TALLEST DWARF With director Julie Wyman  Thursday, May 15, 2025 | AVAILABLE ON DEMAND World Premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section at SXSW 2025   In this session, we'll discuss putting together an extraordinary team of Producers and Executive Producers, pitching at CPH:DOX and other international forums, and the challenges that artists face in funding and distributing social issue, creative, and personal documentaries.  Case Study: UNION With co-director Brett Story Thursday, May 29, 2025 | AVAILABLE ON DEMAND World Premiere in the U.S. Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2024 where it won a Special Jury Award for the Art of Change  In this webinar, we'll talk about one filmmaker's creative solutions to the challenge of releasing controversial political documentaries. We will also unpack the team's collaboration with the visionary company Field of Vision, how they broke through the gates to Impact Partners and Anonymous Content, and their decision to release UNION through innovative platforms such as GATHR.  Case Study: UVALDE MOM With director Anayansi Prado Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | AVAILABLE ON DEMAND World Premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section at SXSW 2025  In conversation with Anayansi Prado, we'll explore the ethical and practical challenges of telling sensitive narratives with care, along with how to prioritize the well-being of participants and yourself during the filmmaking process. *If you are unable to participate live in any of these webinars, recordings will be emailed to all registrants and available for three months after they are posted. Accessibility: Real-time captions are provided, and recordings are available after the sessions to watch on-demand with captions. Email fsprogram@wmm.com with needs or questions. REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT FOR FREE! REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES Copyright © 2025 Women Make Movies, All Rights Reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.