BEYOND STEREOTYPES
– Creating diverse stories for a young audience
Learn more about this talk:
There is a notable shift in representation of minority groups and gender to be noticed in children’s media as diversity matters stronger than ever. But we can still do better in presenting all parts of our society. How do we achieve authentic diversity in order to avoid stereotypes?
During this talk our speakers will delve into what true inclusivity means, where does it start and how we implement it in our children’s programmes.
The session will be run on ZOOM,
15th February, 3:00-4:00 PM CET.
Meet our Speakers:
Geert Torfs, “Sir Mouse” producer, Fabrique Fantastique
Geert graduated in technical production management in 2002. He began work immediately for Studio 100, and in 2009 moved to the Antwerps Sportpaleis. In 2011 he set up his own production company, through which he organised several successful children’s festivals (Pennenzakkenrock, Yourin) and launched a platform for camp organisers. Towards the end of 2017 Geert sold his business to a group of investors and joined Fabrique Fantastique as a producer.
An Feyfer, Talent Development, Vlaams Audiovisual Fonds
Out of great passion for culture and in particular film and television, An studied cinematography at Narafi Filmschool in Brussels. After graduating she didn’t have the confidence to say that she was a director, so she chose editing for her job. In 2004, she started working as a teacher at Narafi Filmschool. An started teaching editing, guiding students with their short films and documentaries and giving a course on creativity and diversity in media. After 14 years of guiding young filmmakers, the job as head of talent development at VAF was the natural next step for her.
Hanan Challouki, inclusive strategist and the founder of Inclusify
Hanan (28) is an inclusive strategist and the founder of Inclusify. After graduating in 2015 with a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication, she realized there was not much diversity in the creative industry she wanted to enter. Driven by a mission to create a more inclusive world, she became an entrepreneur and created her own vision on marketing and communication in a super diverse society. She has worked with clients such as Brussels Airport, Telenet, KRO-NCRV and BNP Paribas and got listed by Forbes’ 30under30 for her innovative strategies.
Charlie Dewulf, writer, director & digital marketing producer
Non-binary director Charlie Dewulf is writing two feature films with the support of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund. ‘Margo & The Maximarket’, a live action adventure and “Mitten & the Minimen” an animated fairytale. In addition, they released the web series “brak” and have a VR-experience and two web series in development. Next to that they founded MACKY. A community which unites and informs creatives with a heart for youth media.
What if You can’t attend live?
Don’t worry. Mondays can be busy.
The webinar will be recorded. Once you have registered, you will get the link to the recording straight to your email box. Although we truly encourage you to join us live, you can always watch our webinar later.
SEE YOU ON MONDAY!
This talk will be hosted by: Viola Gabrielli, Head of Programme, Kids Kino Industry at New Horizons Association and Katarzyna Janiak, Industry Project Manager at New Horizons Association.
The Kids Kino Industry is co-financed by the Creative Europe-MEDIA, Polish Film Institute, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and City of Warsaw.
