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RM.19 NEWSLETTER MARCH '25
VOLUME 16 // MAR '25
 Celebrating at last year’s launch party <3 | Happy spring, friends and family - We are back with your monthly dose of creative goodness<3 Here at RM.19, we believe that the stories we tell about ourselves - and each other - MATTER. And our goals to create intersectional community with women/nb filmmakers and uplift their stories will not be changing, regardless of those in power. So stick with us - whether you’re a creative or a supporter of all things creative, we hope you find something here that you’re into!! Lots of love, Imani, Jamie, & Julia |
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The PLAYERS are BACK, baby! Join hosts Imani Davis and Demma Strausbaugh as they discuss, dissect, and demystify topics surrounding the world of making stories. In a business where information is everything, Imani and Demma invite you into the room with them as they interview fellow filmmakers, producers, and industry experts.
This month, Imani and Demma attended SXSW in Austin, Texas. Check out one of the newest episodes where they reflect on their experiences at one of the most famous film fests in the world!
 | And if you want to hear even more about Imani, Demma, and Julia’s adventures at SXSW, give Julia’s 2025 recap a read! From exploring the latest innovations in video production to diving into the power of regional filmmaking, the team walked away with new insights, motivation, and a deep appreciation for music-driven storytelling. |
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Last month, we shared the exciting news that our web-series Collaborate & Listen will have its world premiere at Cinequest on March 23rd.
But we have MORE updates for you - C&L will be going international at die Seriale, the oldest festival in Germany for independent and digital series.
As well as bringing the comedy to Denver at SERIESFEST!! Collaborate & Listen has been accepted into the Digital Shorts program.
Seriesfest and die Seriale haven’t announced their full schedules yet, but we will keep y’all updated as soon as we know what days C&L will be showing.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, check out the teaser for this workplace comedy set in the little-known world of corporate team building! |
You’ll meet Judy Durante and Ryan Twaine, unconventional facilitators and best friends who bring their quirky charm and unscripted approach to their small business. As they compete against the formidable improvisation experts from The Third Coast Theater, tensions rise and the line between personal and professional relationships blurs. This unique series offers a hilarious and heartwarming blend of comedy, camaraderie, and unscripted adventure, making it a must-watch for fans of workplace humor and offbeat team dynamics.
ANIGHTFORINDIEFILM  We had such a blast partnering with Kinowerks (shoutout to them for these great pictures) who have recently opened on Ravenswood Ave. and are doing really cool events and other initiatives in the community. NAPS Chicago deserves a shoutout as well, for providing us with some delicious NA beverages!! Thanks to all who came out - we’re already scheming about next year’s event<3 |  What an absolute pleasure it was hanging with indie filmmakers in Chicago while watching indie filmmakers win big at the Oscars!!   |
 NOW RUNNING THROUGH APRIL One of our frequent collaborators and event spaces, Facility Theatre, just extended the run for PUSSY SLUDGE through April 19th!! Catch Roller Babiez star and writer Edwina Luokkala-Burckhardt as Josephine and director Jamie Kreppein’s producing skills on display. Extremely suitable for all fans of RM.19’s women-forward content, this award-winning play by Gracie Gardner follows Pussy Sludge, a woman who encounters increasingly outrageous characters in the swamp where she’s taken refuge. | UPCOMINGEVENTSSpots open up NEXT WEEK for April’s Film Girlz Brunch Chicago!! Come through and commune with other women/nb filmmakers while eating some delicious brunch <3  |