Creating Space or "Cannes" You Hear Us: A Celebration of Black Women in Film
With only one Black Woman to have ever qualified for competition at Cannes until recently, the BFI + Diversity in Cannes are creating space in order to challenge narratives that remain prevalent in the industry by inviting pioneering Black Women filmmakers, existing on a global stage to talk through their experiences, achievements and perspectives.
In
this special event that celebrates what it is to be a filmmaker from an
historically marginalised background, we delve deeper into authentic
authorship, exploration of self, and how our experiences bring richness to our
stories.
This
is not a diversity panel, but rather a spotlight on and a celebration of
filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. A chance for them to speak to the
industry, as it exists now, on developing creative pathways that serve their
own voice and artistic practices whilst existing within these structures.
Moderator:
Yolonda Brinkley, Diversity in Cannes
Speakers:
Johanna Makabi, Filmmaker, Producer and Member of the board of Collectif 50/50
Zoey Martinson, Writer-Director, Smoke & Mirrors Collaborative
Shantelle Rochester, CEO and Producer, Ida Rose
Kelley Robins Hicks, Writer-producer
