A filmmaker and graduate of Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. He is the guest curator for our “Beyond Borders” section.
A writer, filmmaker, and researcher. Their debut short film “DogFriend” was nominated for the Deutsch KurzFilmPreise.
A facilitator, pleasure activist, and filmmaker. She is part of the scriptwriting and directing department at filmArche e.V.
A freelance cultural scientist and filmmaker and has worked as the co-director of the Berlin Project Fund for Arts Education. Her work centers on gender, racism and postcolonial theory, with her film “Die Mauer ist uns auf den Kopf Fallen” (2018) featured at various festivals.
Making a BIPOC Queer Film in Germany – Navigating Racism, Diversity and the Fetishization of Representation
Free Entry
Sat, Oct 12, 15:00
This panel will explore the multifaceted challenges of creating BIPOC queer cinema in Germany, where issues of racism, diversity, and the fetishization of identity intersect. We will critically examine how BIPOC queer filmmakers navigate a cultural landscape that often commodifies diversity while perpetuating systemic biases. The discussion will delve into the complexities of securing financial support, where terms like ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’ are frequently exploited as tokens rather than genuine commitments.
Panellists will address the fine line between authentic representation and the fetishization of marginalized identities, emphasizing the dangers of superficial portrayals that cater to market demands over true cultural expression. Additionally, the conversation will explore how cultural and racial biases impact funding opportunities and the pressures to conform to stereotypical narratives, underscoring the importance of ensuring that diverse voices are not only heard but also respected and accurately represented in storytelling.
With Sailesh Naidu, Natascha Nassir-Shahnian and Gabriel Bihina Arrahnio
Moderated by Diane Izabiliza
in English