Changing the Ratio Austin

During ATX's spring festival season 2025, the Alliance for Women Film Composers , All Entertainment Business, Film Fatales, and Women in Film & TV Austin are co-hosting a dynamic event that celebrates collaboration, inclusion, and progress in the entertainment industry. The gathering will bring together producers, directors, composers, music supervisors, investors, and business leaders to foster meaningful connections and promote gender parity across creative and business sectors.

This event is for everyone who values innovation, collaboration, and access to top-tier talent. We all play a critical role in shaping a more inclusive entertainment industry, and this is a unique opportunity to connect with diverse voices and expand your network. Despite making up nearly half of film school graduates, women hold less than 20% of key behind-the-scenes roles in top-grossing films and account for only 7% of composers in film and television, and only 6% of directors. Organizations like AWFC, Film Fatales, and AEB are working to change this narrative by providing mentorship, resources, and platforms that empower underrepresented voices. A key focus of this event will be showcasing resources to help attendees identify and connect with qualified gender diverse talent, enabling industry professionals to hire inclusively and build diverse teams that enhance creativity and innovation.

Sponsored by ShotDeck with beverages from Tequila 512 and Good Night Loving Vodka.

Limited street parking is available, rideshares are encouraged. 21+ See you soon!

Accessibility Notes: This event will be accessible with ADA compliant entrances and gender neutral bathrooms. The venue does not require 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 accessible accommodation.

Why Now

With the current underrepresentation of women, trans and non-binary creatives across technical and craft categories - from directors to composers, cinematographers to producers - our collective goal with this event is to carve out and occupy shared space. As the spring festival season is underway, this event will highlight talented members across our organizations for an evening of professional and social connections.

The program will feature engaging panels, networking opportunities, and creative entertainment moments designed to inspire action and collaboration. 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.

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.

All Entertainment Business (AEB) is an Austin-based nonprofit uniting
entertainment professionals with business leaders to foster growth,
collaboration, and innovation.

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. 

Women in Film & TV Austin (WIFT) is a community dedicated to fostering a creative and collaborative culture of conscious opportunities for women working in all areas of film, television, and media in Austin, Texas and its surrounding areas.

Goodnight Loving Vodka handmade in Austin, Texas by a father/son team and community of friends who take pride in crafting an award-winning, crystal clear vodka. Made with artesian spring water from the Goodnight Loving Spring in the heart of the Texas Hill Country... We truly are "Spring to Bottle!"

ShotDeck is the world’s largest library of fully searchable high-definition cinematic images. Founded by Lawrence Sher, ASC and recipient of the 2022 Cine Gear Technical Achievement Award, ShotDeck was built by filmmakers for filmmakers. What started as a simple way to search and categorize our favorite shots has evolved into an incredible resource that celebrates all of cinema and the artists who craft it. From pitch, to prep, to post, ShotDeck will help you express your vision every step of the way.

Tequila 512 unanimously granted the coveted "Best in Show" and "Double Gold" awards by 41 judges in a blind taste test of 88 top tequila brands at the most prestigious spirits competition in the world!

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 if you require an accessible accommodation.

Host or Publisher Film Fatales