Femme FATAL is a film festival that showcases female-led projects in the horror and sci-fi genre. We created a space to uplift filmmakers that are underrepresented, where their exceptional projects can be seen.
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Femme FATAL 2026 is COMING
LOOK Dine-in Cinemas
18 OCTOBER | 6:30PM
128 N Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206
This festival was born from a private screening in Los Angeles for Froggy, a film written and directed by Amelia Joyce, and produced by Roberta Sparta.
While planning the private event, Amelia and Roberta decided to use the opportunity to not only invite their communities to view their project, but share the event with other filmmakers, and on a larger scale. They called in cinematographer and She-Crew founder, Sarah Phillips, to join as a sponsor and host.
The free tickets ran out, and they screened six incredible films, plus added a Q&A with the cast and crew of each film.
With the success and turnout of Femme FATAL events 2023-2025, Roberta and Amelia keep bringing it back. And always in time for the Halloween season.
This festival brings together an extraordinary network of industry, and non-industry genre film fans. With support, it can only expand into an annual experience that we can all look forward to.
HOW IT BEGAN
We’re looking for like-minded partners who align with our goal in creating momentum for female-identifying creatives in film. We are celebrating independent filmmakers and writers within the horror genre, for the 4th year of Femme FATAL Film Festival.
This is a fantastic opportunity for brands looking to reach a sophisticated audience of entertainment professionals and horror aficionados. We offer merch, ticket, step & repeat, and on-stage branding opportunities.
There will be a Q&A following the screening where filmmakers, screenwriters, audience members, and sponsors, can interact one-on-one.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Team
AMELIA JOYCE WRITER | DIRECTOR
Amelia Joyce is a Photographer and Director, based in Los Angeles. She is the owner of agency, Boys Club Creative, and film production company, Black Dog Media.
A former New Yorker, Amelia cut her teeth as a music photographer, which led to directing projects across the music and fashion industries. She has spent the last 20+ years dedicated to commercial and branded content, working directly with iconic fashion designers, musicians, and artists. Amelia’s client list includes Vogue magazine, LiveNation UK/USA, Prince, Roger Waters, Sony Music, Spin Magazine, and BBDO.
Her award-nominated eco-horror film, Froggy, has been seen on multiple streaming platforms including BloodyBitesTV and Arrow Player. Her new project Serenity will announce its premiere soon.
ROBERTA SPARTA PRODUCER
Roberta is the founder of Sparta Productions, an LA-based media company built on the principles of authenticity, collaboration, and excellence.
Sparta moved from Italy to the States to pursue her career as an actress. After her success on “Star Wars,” she decided to bring her curious and entrepreneurial mind to production. Roberta found herself to be a natural First Assistant Director and that helped her develop critical scheduling skills and a profound understanding of all departments and the movie-making process.
Becoming a producer was a natural evolution. Sparta's most recent credits include the star-studded, highly anticipated Western "Buffalo Daze" and Lifetime Original, "Abducted at an HBCU," directed by Delmar Washington, starring Garcelle Beauvais.
Roberta’s collaboration with Amelia Joyce started with the award-nominated co-horror short "Froggy" and continued with the creation of "Femme Fatal," motivated by the desire to shed a light on underrepresented filmmakers.