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Sunday 15. 9. 2024
The theme of Sunday’s Industry program is
Roma in mainstream productions.
LECTURE + DISCUSSION
The Role of Brno in the Development of Romani Audiovisual Work – BRNOWOOD
Industry program
Did you know that Brno has played — and continues to play — a key role in the development of Romani audiovisual production? From the early works of Vera Lacková and the founding of Media Voice, to the films produced by the Museum of Romani Culture and the work and legacy of Robin Stria, all the way to Tuke.TV.
These and other activities in the development of Romani-made film are connected through the figure of director and educator Petr Kačírek.
Joining him will be Lukrecius Chang, creative producer of the short film Na férovku (2023). Through his connection to Brno, Petr Kačírek, and Martin Chlup from the Museum of Romani Culture, Chang gained his first film experience in the short action film Syn (2014), created in the unique environment
of Brno's so-called "Bronx."
Guests:
Petr Kačírek – Director, educator, creative produce
Lukrecius Chang – Creative producer, actor
10:00
LECTURE + SCREENING
Roma in Animated and Children’s Media
Industry program
Romani characters? More like Romani caricatures. Animated and children’s media are full of them. You probably grew up with them — even if you don’t remember. Scooby-Doo, The Simpsons, My Little Pony, and even Barbie! How do audiences react in hindsight? And how do fandoms respond?
A lecture by Robert Poupátko, accompanied by examples of well-executed projects that explore Romani themes, followed by discussions with the creators.
SCREENINGS:
The short film O Lýkožroutce (2023), presented by director Eva Matejovičová and producer Jiří Sádek.
The fairy tale O Marianovi from the Czech Television Brno series Kočování za pohádkou, followed by a discussion with director
Zuzana Dubová.
10:45
LECTURE
Opportunities for Romani Filmmakers in the European Context (Festivals,
Co-productions, Education)
Industry Program in English
What opportunities are available to Romani filmmakers at the European level? Institutions and major film festivals are beginning to recognize Romani creators and create conditions for a cinema that embraces new narratives.
Lisa Smith, Program Director of the Ake Dikhea? International Film Festival, representing the Berlin-based organization Roma Trial and the first European network of Romani filmmakers, Avazya Network, will present the current landscape for Romani creators in the audiovisual sector across Europe, with a focus on co-production opportunities, distribution, and education.
Foto: AkeDikhea?
13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION
Romani Actors in Mainstream Productions
Industry program
What challenges do Romani actors and actresses face in mainstream productions? Tradition vs. contemporary realities in the profession of actors and actresses with Romani ethnicity. Young artists from the film industry will discuss their needs as well as examples of good practices during the debate.
Guests:
Pavlína Matiová
Martina Znamenáčková
Michael Žolták
Moderator: Ivona Shafaq
14:00
SCREENING
Divided Lives: Stories of Desegregation
(Eepisode 1)
Directed by: Alica Sigmund Heráková, Produced by: Tuke.TV
Czech Republic, 2024, Documentary, 15 minutes
The series tells the story of the boundaries of power and responsibility, the boundaries of courage, and what parents are willing and able to do for the future of their children. It is a story about an awakening community that is claiming its rights, in a system that has decentralized to the point where no one is held accountable.
How many principals, politicians, officials, and parents are needed for Roma children to attend schools other than segregated ones? Who has the power to make that decision? And which path should be taken when every experiment is a gamble with real lives?
15:00