Changing the Ratio

Join members of Film Fatales for an in-person cocktail reception in Hollywood as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. We’ll have some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around.

Changing the Ratio is a cross-disciplinary networking event for industry professionals celebrating women, trans and/or nonbinary filmmakers during awards season. Our focus is to shine a light on some of the amazing projects and their creators from this year as we come together for a night of industry conversation and networking with professional filmmakers, crew, and influential industry decision-makers.

Co-hosted by the AWFC, Film Fatales, ReFrame and WIF. Sponsored by Paramount.

Doors open at 6:30 pm for a step and repeat photo opportunity.

Light bites with vegan options will be provided. Cash bar. 21+

Limited street parking is available, rideshares are encouraged. View Map

This private event is by invitation only. All guests must RSVP in advance. See you soon!

Accessibility Notes: This event will be accessible with ADA compliant entrances and gender neutral bathrooms. The venue no longer requires masks or proof of vaccination, but please be mindful of the comfort of others and maintain a respectful distance. Contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.

Why Now

With the current underrepresentation of women and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories - from directors to composers, cinematographers, VFX and editors - our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As film award season is underway, this event will highlight members across our organizations who have the potential to be nominated and considered for awards.

Film Fatales is in the process of expanding the Parity Pipeilne, a results-driven initiative that fights inequities in the film industry by connecting underrepresented filmmakers directly with key decision-makers seeking to hire equitably and program inclusively.

ReFrame is getting ready to release its 2024 Oscar Voter Guide. As part of WIF’s mission to advocate for change, the Voter Guide aims to amplify the work of deserving women, trans, and nonbinary folk, serving as a go-to resource for industry voters who are conscious of gender bias and desire equity in the industry.

The Alliance For Women Film Composers is a community of composers and colleagues who strive to support and celebrate the work of women and non-binary composers through advocacy and education. This visibility is important to herald in equality amongst our industry and bring diverse voices to film, television, video games and multimedia projects globally. We are proud to host the first ever directory of women film composers allowing filmmakers and decision makers the opportunity to discover new talent.

Film Fatales is a 501(c)3 arts organization and talent discovery platform which supports a membership community of over two thousand feature film and television directors of all marginalized genders. We advocate for hiring equality and inclusive programming practices by working with key decision makers to expand the talent pool, raise the visibility of underrepresented creators and build an equitable film industry for us all. 

Paramount delivers premium content to audiences across platforms worldwide. We connect with billions of people—through our studios, networks, streaming services, live events, merchandise, and more. Our studios create content for all audiences, across every genre and format, while our networks and brands forge deep connections with the world’s most diverse audiences. In streaming, our differentiated strategy is scaling rapidly across free, broad pay, and premium.

ReFrame was founded and led by Sundance Institute and WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles). It is an initiative that employs a unique strategy: a peer-to-peer approach, in which ReFrame Ambassadors engage with senior industry decision-makers at over 50 Partner Companies to implement ReFrame systemic change programs.

Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF has been fighting for gender equity for more than 50 years. Its advocacy, career programs, and research efforts are a driving force for increasing gender representation in Hollywood. WIF works to dismantle gender bias in the screen industries by building the pipeline, sustaining careers, and advocating for change.

Film Fatales organizes panel discussions, educational workshops and networking mixers focused on amplifying marginalized voices in film and television. Capacity is limited. The session will be recorded for those unable to participate in the live program. Your participation constitutes your consent to being photographed during the event and to Film Fatales sharing those recordings and photos with the world. Please contact us if you require an accessible accommodation.