FUSION Film Festival 22nd Anniversary
Celebrating women and non-binary creators in film, TV, and new media
APRIL 10 – 13 2024
The Fusion Film Festival is New York University’s premier student-run festival dedicated to celebrating women and non-binary artists in film, TV, and new media, from students to icons.
Wed April 10 · 12 PM ET
FUSION INDUSTRY VISIONARY AWARD LUNCHEON
Honoring Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Founder of Stay Gold Features
By invitation only to
Fusion Finalists & Team, Faculty, & Staff
Thu April 11 · 7 PM ET
WOMEN SHOWRUNNERS ~ JOURNEY TO THE TOP
Jenny Hagel (The Amber Ruffin Show), Eileen Heisler & DeAnn Heline (The Middle), Julie Klausner (Difficult People), Erica Saleh (One of Us is Lying), Dava Savel (Ellen)
Moderator: Prof Marygrace O’Shea
Reise Lounge, 1st Floor, 721 Broadway
~ Reception to Follow ~
Fri April 12 · 4:00 PM ET
EXECUTIVE PRODUCING ~ NONFICTION FILMMAKING
From concept to pitching, EP Adriana Banta introduces a group of passionate filmmakers, and walks us through the creative and financial processes of guiding, supporting and launching non-fiction films and series.
Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
Fri April 12 · 7:00 PM ET
THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED
JOANNA ARNOW‘s bold, funny, and deeply human feature debut as director/writer/star.
Fusion’s Woman of the Year joins us for a conversation and award presentation.
Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
Sat April 13 · 12 PM ET
CREATION + IMPACT:
BRAND STORYTELLING & INDIE FILM
Building vital networks to support stories that drive change.
Panelists: Elaine Casap (CMO, Never Whisper Justice), Heather Bollinger (CRO, Vurvey + Founding Member CMP), B. Monét (Writer/Director), Anthony Morano (CEO, Xoma; Co-Founder, The Recipe Hunters)
Moderator: Kate Kelley (Producer + Social Impact Consultant)
Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
Sat April 13 · 2 PM ET
JANET PLANET
ANNIE BAKER ~ WRITER/DIRECTOR
This uncannily funny, visually rich, emotionally surprising trip to the center of a young girl’s darkly magical inner existence—as she begins to escape her mother’s magnetic orbit in the late days of summer, 1991—heralds the arrival of a new filmmaking voice: the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker.
Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
Sat April 13 · 6 PM ET
FINALIST SCREENINGS & AWARD CEREMONY
Join us for a stunning showcase of the 2024 Fusion Film Festival finalists. Discover the next generation of storytellers
Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
All events take place at NYU Tisch School of the Arts:
721 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
With the exception of the Industry Visionary Awards Luncheon, all events are free and open to the public with seating on a first come basis.
About Us
Fusion Film Festival is New York University, Tisch School of the Arts premier festival—now in its 22nd year—dedicated to celebrating the work of female-identifying individuals in film, television, & new media.