Thank you for visiting our 2024 Events and Panels Page! We are working on an enriching and fun festival experience for our Official Selection and film enthusiasts alike. Please note that speakers and events are subject to change so please check back periodically and follow us on social media for updates. Thank you for supporting Lady Filmmakers!!
*Pass Holders Will Receive Emails regarding Venues and details for MeetUps and VIP Only Events.
*Online Panel tickets close at 6pm the night before the panels.
Tickets and Passes are Will Call at the beginning of each event or screening.
Festival Kick-Off Party
Media wall and red carpet photos.
4 course seated networking dinner and Cash Bar.
This is a slow networking event where you will move down 3 seats after each of the 1st 3 courses.
Carafes of Sangria for the tables (first come first served)
VIPs get 1 house wine ticket.
Wednesday, September 25th at 208 Rodeo 6:30-9PM PST (Passholders ONLY event; Filmmakers, VIP Filmmakers, & VIP)
208 N Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tel: 310-275-2428
We are located at the top corner of the stairs of Via Rodeo Dr. and Wilshire Blvd
Entrance to Parking Garage on Dayton Way
Free 2 hour self parking before 6pm (no validation necessary) $10 with validation after 6pm
Turn on Dayton Way (1 block north of Wilshire Blvd) from Rodeo Drive and turn right into the first Parking Garage at 2 Rodeo shopping Center
Take the Elevator up to level 1
Steel Drums by SENSI (Far Right)
CECIL" SENSI" FRANCIS is the steelband Director of Austin Community Steelband, Austin Texas. He has 39 years of experience playing this wonderful musical instrument and was the Captain of Trinidad's legendary Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, who played on their tours to New York's Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, and Brooklyn Academy of Music; Miami's Marine Stadium with Jimmy Buffett; and to the UK's Hammersmith Odeon.
After migrating to the U.S. he toured with "Warrior Ant" production to Yale School of Drama. While living in Los Angeles for 20 years, he per formed at Universal Studios, Disneyland, Wild Animal Park, universities, and added movie and TV credits to his name. He taught at the Long Beach Steeldrum School before becoming Austin Community Steel band's Steelband Director in February, 2008.
Austin Community Steelband is a Non-Profit Professional Steelband School whose motto is "Get With The Beat" and mission is committed to sharing the joys of steelpan with the Citizens of Austin of all ages, in comes and cultural backgrounds with a special emphasis on reaching at promise youth. The school offer innovative instruction and playing tech niques stressing self-expression and provide musical performances for the community, Sensi is part of a dynamic team who believe that advocating excellence in playing will help to preserve and promote steelpan's cultural origins from Trinidad while securing the instrument's position within the family of conventional musical instruments. They believe that once people are ex posed to the sound of the Steelpan, they will become aware of its infinite musical possibilities and join with those who share in the magic of this inspiring instrument. Their Goals, 1. To provide low income and at promise youth with caring adult role models and free instruction designed to be motivating, empowering, and culturally relevant, and to foster acceptance and tolerance of cultural dif ferences. 2. To provide low-cost steelpan instruction for the community at-large regardless of age, gender, or cultural background. 3. To establish a professional performing steel orchestra that plays any musical genre with expert skill.
Opening Night Movies & Red Carpet
Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Fine Arts Theatre 6:15pm & 8:15PM PST In-Person 8556 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA
Muffins & Mimosas
Join us for conversation, coffee & tea, fresh fruit, yogurt and pastries. VIPs get 1 Mimosa included. Cash Bar.
Pass Holder Event Only - Get your Day Pass to attend this and all the panels that day! Films included as well - passes are only available for pick-up at the Cameo Hotel day of the event.
Saturday, September 29th, 2024 - 9:30 am - 11 am
Cameo Beverly Hills
1224 Beverwil Dr
Los Angeles, California, 90035(opens in new window)
+1 310-277-2800
To attend you must have one of the following: Filmmaker Pass Ticket, VIP Pass, Saturday Day Pass
Parking: Street Parking Available and Valet Parking.
Closing Awards Party
Heavy passed hors d’oeuvres and open wine bar.
Spanish/Flamenco Guitarist and Vocal Performances
Monday, September 30th, 2024 Via Alloro 6:30-8:30PM PST (Passholders ONLY event; To attend you must have: Filmmakers Pass, VIP Pass, Closing Night Awards Party Pass)
In-Person 301 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Two closest city parking garages are at:
438 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
*closes at 12am
333 N. Crescent Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
*closes at 10pm
Abigail Fierce -
Singer/Songwriter
Abigail Fierce is the real deal. The 23-year-old completely indie singer-songwriter/actress currently lives in LA. With over 5.1 million Spotify streams under her belt, Abigail Fierce's potential for mass appeal is palpable. She doesn't seem to edit herself based on what she wants people to see, which is evident in her diverse music catalog, that ranges from the melancholy folk song “I Just Wanna Feel Okay Again” to the raring pop-punk LGBTQ+ anthem “Scream It to the Whole World." Abigail is also an actress and can be seen as Wendy on the Hulu series "Love, Victor," NBC’s “This Is Us," Netflix's "American Vandal," Paramount+’s “Fantasy Football”, and the upcoming horror satire flick "SkillHouse" starring 50-Cent. "I Just Wanna Feel Okay Again" is a comforting singer-songwriter piece that feels less like a song and more like medicine for the soul. With Abigail Fierce's usual mix of poetic lyrics and beautiful, honey-toned vocals, the song does not disappoint. Follow Abigail's journey on Instagram & TikTok: @akfierce and find her music on all streaming platforms & YouTube.
The song “ “ is a part of our Official Selection and you can listen to it HERE: https://youtu.be/6PE_xUvH72U
Click below to listen to my new song "Daphne"!
Vadim Brunell
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Spanish/Flamenco Guitarist
Vadim Brunell has been performing live Spanish guitar shows for more than 20 years. The ONLY non Gypsy guitarist who played with Gipsy Kings . Vadim has an impressive and charismatic stage presence that captivates and charms audiences. And he is renowned as the most stylish and elegant Flamenco guitarist in Southern California.
https://brunellsentertainment.com/flamenco-show/
Personal IG https://www.instagram.com/vadimbrunell/
My company IG page https://www.instagram.com/brunells_entertainment/
2024 Workshops & Panels
Information can be found on our 2024 Workshops & Panels Page.