About 

FWIN Productions is a BIPOC, Woman, & LGBTQIA+-led production company and film equipment rental boutique, specializing in scripted narrative, documentary, and animation at the intersections of art, education, community, and technology.

Our mission as a company is to validate BIPOC, Women & LGBTQIA+ people as human, qualified, and deserving of equitable access and opportunities to create in the entertainment industry.

AUTUMN & SUMMER

FWIN Productions launched its first Autumn & Summer Community Activation with an intimate Women’s History Month gathering at the iconic G-Son Studios, centered on wellness, storytelling, and collective care.

The event brought together a dynamic group of women for an afternoon of guided breathwork and heart-centered meditation led by Alyssa Mann, a director and producer, alongside creative expression and community engagement. The experience continued with a thoughtful panel discussion exploring reproductive health, women’s rights, and the role of film in shaping cultural narratives. The conversation, featuring Doula Curtrelle, offered both practical resources and a space for honest, community-driven dialogue.

A deeply personal highlight of the afternoon was the sister circle, led by lead actor and creator Ugenia Stokes, who portrays Autumn, alongside Tatum, who portrays Summer, where participants were invited to share their own stories in a space rooted in trust, vulnerability, and collective healing.

Guests gathered in a warm, intentionally curated environment that encouraged connection and reflection, featuring affirmation photo portraits, light bites, and drinks from Salt Point, a female-founded brand.

With contributions from Alyssa Mann, Curtrelle Rawls, Ugenia Stokes, and Farida Rafique, the inaugural event signals the beginning of a broader slate of community activations, digital resources, and upcoming screenings from FWIN Productions.

This first gathering underscores FWIN Productions’ commitment to creating spaces where storytelling, wellness, and advocacy intersect.

LA TECH WEEK: HIGHLIGHTS

Powered by FWIN Productions x The Femtech Salon x NeueHouse Venice Beach, our Hollywood, Health, and Gender Equity Experiential Lounge during LA Tech Week brought together creative artists, founders, and VCs through a series of engaging panels and a lounge promoting wellness, women’s health, and gender equity. 

With over 20 sponsors and 100+ attendees on the waitlist, the Hollywood, Health, and Gender Equity Experiential Lounge successfully promoted gender equity across three industries – entertainment, tech, and health care – with over 1.1M reach through our sponsors and panelists.

FWIN Productions strives to create more equitable spaces for BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We are currently in collaboration with Planned Parenthood to further the conversation around women’s reproductive health and rights, while demonstrating our commitment to Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ communities through a partnership with MMG EARTH – the first Black and nonbinary-led research and change management firm in the U.S. Our next project, Autumn & Summer, tackles sensitive subjects involving women’s health and is currently in pre-production.

Please see our highlights from this impactful event below.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who made this meaningful event possible:

FREE TO BE TOUR: HIGHLIGHTS

FREE TO BE has been in 27 film festivals and now we are on our Los Angeles tour promoting the impact of trans visibility and the ballroom community on mainstream culture.

We have screened and promoted FREE TO BE through a series of PRIDE events during June 2022, successfully engaging with over 1000 attendees so far and reaching an audience of over 1.1M total subscribers with our partners.

Please see our highlights from this meaningful journey below. We believe these events can touch hearts and change minds to find ways to better support our Black LGBTQIA+ friends, families, and loved ones.

FREE TO BE: Screening + Discussion – Thursday, June 9

First, we hosted a screening and discussion around The Wing member, Ugenia Stokes, and her directorial debut of FREE TO BE, an immersive and celebratory PRIDE documentary highlighting the oft-forgotten impact that the black LGBTQIA+ and ballroom communities have on mainstream culture.

Ballroom-Inspired Pride Party – Sunday, June 12

The party continued post-LA Pride Parade with the immersive and celebratory Pride Party at NeueHouse Hollywood, hosted by House of Balenciaga.

Festivities included performances by legendary members of the West Coast Ballroom community, a DJ set by LA nightlife icon Sasha Marie, and much more! Over 200 guests joined our celebration of vitality, pride, and self-expression.

Co-Produced by FWIN Productions, Dom O'Bannon, and Neuehouse Hollywood.

In Focus: Free to Be – Tuesday, June 14

We hosted an intimate screening of FREE TO BE and THE BEAUTY PRESIDENT, two short LGBTQIA+ documentary films highlighting the crossover of ballroom culture into the mainstream.

FREE TO BE features drag queen Jay Jackson/Laganja (of Rupaul’s Drag Race), legendary ballroom dancer, DaeBrian O’Berry, trans advocate Gracie Cartier, trans-male photographer Ash Danielson.

THE BEAUTY PRESIDENT, directed by Whitney Skauge, debuted at the SXSW Film Festival in 2021. Skauge is an award-winning filmmaker from Breakwater Studios dedicated to diverse storytelling and representation.

FREE TO BE: SCREENING + DISCUSSION – Tuesday, June 28

Our final screening and discussion of FREE TO BE was hosted by ROOM SERVICE on the ground floor of Beverly Center on June 28 from 6-8pm PST. 

We had an intimate conversation once more, exploring authentic allyship in terms of how we can support LGBTQIA+ communities of color and honor the history of ballroom culture.