Changing the Ratio Oscars

Join Film Fatales for an in-person cocktail reception in Los Angeles as we celebrate with like-minded folks interested in amplifying underrepresented voices during awards season. There will be a panel discussion with Academy Award winning filmmakers, followed by a reception celebrating creators of all marginalized genders. We’ll have some light bites, great music, and plenty of good cheer to go around.

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

Doors open at 6pm for a step and repeat photo opportunity. Light bites will be provided. Cash bar. 21+

Limited street parking, ride share encouraged.

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.

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 recently launched 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 2026 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.

Accessibility Notes:

This in-person social event will be accessible with ADA compliant entrances and restrooms. Masks are not required, but please maintain a respectful distance. Please contact events@filmfatales.org to request an accommodation.

Location Details:

Located in historic West Adams, the Gathering Spot Los Angeles is spread across three floors of a former printing factory.

The venue is located at 5211 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

Nearest bus stops are Adams & Redondo or La Brea & Adams.

Limited street parking. Rideshare is encouraged.

Refreshments:

Complimentary light bites with vegetarian options will be provided including charcuterie skewers, tomato basil bruschetta, vegetable spring rolls, watermelon feta basil skewers and moroccan chicken meatballs with pomegranate molasses.

A full cash bar will also be available including non-alcoholic beverages.

Code of Conduct:

Film Fatales organizes panel discussions, educational workshops and networking mixers amplifying marginalized voices in film and television. Your participation constitutes your consent to being recorded and photographed during the event and to Film Fatales sharing those recordings and photos with the world. Creating an inclusive space requires an acknowledgement of existing power dynamics. If you are from a dominant or privileged identity please practice making space, through listening, unseating yourself, and passing the mic. If you are from a historically marginalized group, please practice taking up space, through sharing your ideas, and raising your voice. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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.

National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) is the premier, leading organization supporting the advancement of Latino Excellence across all creative media platforms. Since its founding in 1999, NALIP membership body has grown to become a thriving, resilient, and supportive community of diverse storytellers – including producers, performers, writers, directors, and industry professionals. NALIP offers a collection of resources, connections, insights, and events designed to build on members’ success, inspire innovation, and advance Latino and diverse storytelling.

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.

Your participation constitutes your consent to being recorded and 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.