Bring Your Old Books

Film Fatales members are invited to join writers from Off the Page for a Book Swap and Mixer in Los Angeles. Bring a stack of your old books, a picnic blanket, and your favorite snack for a day, and come refresh your bookshelves and get your networking on!

Are your books spilling out of your bookshelves? Do you somehow have three copies of A Court of Thorns and Roses? (How did that happen?!) Is your nightstand book stack just on the verge of toppling over? If that sounds like you, come join us for a Book Swap & Mixer hosted by Off the Page and Film Fatales!

This in-person event is for current Film Fatales Members in Los Angeles. Log into the Member Portal for your complimentary member ticket. No plus ones.

Here's how it'll work:

• Everyone will bring some books they're cool with saying goodbye to, and we'll lay out all the books on blankets and tables for a free-for-all giveaway for everyone to take what they like!
• Spend some time between book browsing to grab refreshments and network with your fellow writers, directors, reps, producers, and executives
• After the event, our team will bring the extra books leftover to charitable organizations including Re-Book It and Booksustain

Here's what to bring:

• Books that need a new home - no more than you can reasonably carry in one trip, please!
• Your favorite snack or non-alcoholic bev
• A picnic blanket or beach towel so you and your books can have a seat on the grass!

Parking Information: There is limited parking available at two attached lots. Street parking is available in the nearby neighborhood - please check parking signs before parking! Contact us for an accessible accommodation.

Accessibility Notes: ADA parking is available in the lot adjoining the Penmar Recreation Center building. Contact ZXZlbnRzIHwgZmlsbWZhdGFsZXMgISBvcmc= with any questions. See you there!

This in-person social mixer is for current members of Film Fatales and Off the Page only. We are committed to creating a where filmmakers can gather and support one another. Be respectful to other participants. Avoid assuming people’s needs, gender identities, and/or backgrounds. Creating an inclusive space requires acknowledging 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, sharing your ideas, and raising your voice. Thanks for joining us!

Film Fatales is a 501(c)3 non profit arts organization and talent discovery platform which supports a membership community of over a 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 and raise the visibility of underrepresented creators. Together we can build a more equitable film industry for us all.

At Off the Page Writers, we strive to provide an inclusive and encouraging community for female-identifying and non-binary screenwriters to learn, collaborate, and build lasting relationships in the entertainment industry. Our organization offers educational panels, workshops and networking events to help our members grow creatively, professionally, and personally. By creating a safe and inspiring space for our members to connect and thrive, we aim to promote growth within our organization as well as greater representation in the film & television industry.

Film Fatales organizes panel discussions, educational workshops and networking mixers focused on amplifying marginalized voices in film and television. Capacity is limited. Your participation constitutes your consent to being photographed during the event and to Film Fatales sharing those photos with the world. Please contact if you require an accessible accommodation.

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