Mind the Gap

EVOLUTION OF ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN’S ROLES ON SCREEN

Online | FREE

Our annual roundtable series, Evolution of Roles On Screen for Historically Excluded Communities, began in 2020 with Evolution of Black Women’s Roles Onscreen and continued in 2021 with Evolution of Latina Roles Onscreen. This year’s pre-recorded conversation will be with film professionals in a variety of different creative roles, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera, and will explore the state of representation for Asian American women in film. The speakers will discuss how representation in Hollywood and beyond has evolved for Asian American women, and speak to their own experience navigating the industry.

Participants: Shirley Kurata, Costume Designer, Everything Everywhere All At Once | Michelle Chung, Makeup Dept. Head, Everything Everywhere All At Once | Sujata Day, Writer-Director-Actor, Definition Please | Moderator: Laura Sirikul, Writer

MIND THE GAP DIRECTORS FORUM

Saturday | October 8 | 12:00-1:30pm | Sweetwater Music Hall | Free

Telling stories, mining for truths both big and small: With approaches both fictional and non-fictional, these directors all delve into their subjects with impressive creativity and thought. Join us in person for this keystone Mind the Gap event that promises an engaged discussion about the state of the art from an international perspective.

Margaret Brown, Descendant | Laure de Clermont-Tonnere, Lady Chatterley’s Lover |Phyllis Nagy, Call Jane | Moderator: Zoë Elton, MVFF + Mind The Gap Director of Programming

THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY: AN EXPLORATORY FILMMAKING PROCESS

Sunday, October 9, 12:00-1:30pm | OAC | Free

An exciting conversation with the filmmakers of The Unknown Country, a dazzling, poetic narrative-documentary feature film that demonstrates how cinema can be used as a means to listen, understand, and honor human dignity. The conversation will focus on the film’s unique development and financing, finding the creative process, and establishing a sustainable filmmaking practice.

Participants Morrisa Maltz, writer-director | Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, producer | Vanara Tiang, editor-producer | Moderator: Osinachi Ibe, Mind the Gap Production Manager

BAY AREA COMMUNITY MIXER

Friday | October 14 | 5:00-8:00pm | BAMPFA | Free

An inspired gathering of filmmakers and film lovers from across the Bay Area, this event aims to strengthen the existing connections in the local film community and establish new ones. The mixer will feature an open mic portion where community members can make brief announcements about their projects, programs, and other happenings. It will also include an informal happy hour and networking. All Bay Area filmmakers, film companies, organizations, and community members are encouraged to attend.

2022 MIND THE GAP AWARDS

Mill Valley Film Festival Mind the Gap Award: Pratibha Parmar, My Name is Andrea (presented at the film’s screening during the 42nd San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, July 23, 2022)

Creativity and Truth Award: Chinonye Chukwu + Danielle Deadwyler, Till

Ensemble Award: Frances McDormand on behalf of Women Talking

MIND THE GAP CREATION PRIZE

The Mind the Gap Creation Prize is given to a narrative or documentary feature-length film directed by a first- or secondtime female filmmaker. The award recognizes exciting new voices in cinema that demonstrate creativity of vision and exceptional use of the film medium. The Creation Prize recipient is selected by a jury made up of Mind the Gap curators, key supporters, and a Mind the Gap Award recipient. The director of the winning film receives a $10,000 grant that can be used at their discretion.

2022 Nominees: Ellie Foumbi, Our Father, the Devil | Nikyatu Jusu, Nanny | Morrisa Maltz, The Unknown Country

2022 Jury Members: Zoë Elton, MVFF + Mind The Gap Director | Osinachi Ibe, Mind the Gap Production Manager | KD Davis, MVFF Senior Programmer, World Cinema | Pratibha Parmar, Mind the Gap Awardee | Christine A. Schantz, Mind the Gap Executive Advisor + Creation Prize Underwriter | Celeste Wong, MVFF US Indies Programmer

Mind the Gap sponsored by: Netflix | LUNA | Marin Community Foundation Destino Fund | Christine A. Schantz