Hessen Film and Media Academy — Network of 13 Hessian Universities

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Hessen Film and Media Academy (hFMA)
address: Hermann-Steinhäuser-Straße 43-47, 2.Fl
63065 Offenbach am Main
Germany


+49 69 830 460 41

please find driving directions here

Member of the Steering Committee
Prof. Rüdiger Pichler – info(at)hfmakademie.de

Project managers:
Celina Schimmer (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) – schimmer(at)hfmakademie.de
Marcela Hernández (Tuesday to Thursday) - hernandez(at)hfmakademie.de
Csongor Dobrotka (Wednesday) – dobrotka(at)hfmakademie.de


You can reach us from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4:30pm.

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Until 2025-11-21 / Friday (Students)

Workshop / Seminar, Talk, Studentisch, Vortrag

MEDIENPROJEKTZENTRUM OFFENER KANAL KASSEL & DOKFESTCHANNELS DES KASSELER DOKFESTS & ZOOM

Profis Plaudern Praxis XVII / Praxis Dokfest 2025


This year’s theme, "Focusing on Diversity: Paths to a More Inclusive Film Culture", aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of diversity in film and media production, in film content, and in its presentation.
 Diversity encompasses various aspects such as ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and cultural backgrounds. A diverse film industry and culture can help...

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Hybrid: Media Project Center Offener Kanal Kassel & DokfestChannels of Kasseler Dokfest & Zoom

Fr. 21.11. | 11:00 - 17:30 hrs

Focus on Diversity: Paths to a More Inclusive Film Culture

This year’s theme, "Focusing on Diversity: Paths to a More Inclusive Film Culture", aims to explore the challenges and opportunities of diversity in film and media production, in film content, and in its presentation.
 Diversity encompasses various aspects such as ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and cultural backgrounds. A diverse film industry and culture can help tell stories that better reflect the reality of our society. Promoting diversity leads to increased visibility and opportunities for underrepresented groups – both in front of and behind the camera. This often results in more innovative and authentic narratives that enrich audiences. Presenting such works to the public can help break down stereotypes, expand audiences, and create a more inclusive film experience. 
However, there are still many challenges to overcome to build a truly inclusive and diverse film culture, as individuals advocating for diversity frequently encounter numerous personal and structural obstacles.

Four short lectures by this year’s experts offer different perspectives on diversity in film production and culture. A moderated panel discussion contextualizes the topics presented and enables questions from the audience. In one-on-one consultations – held either on-site at Media Education Center North in the KulturBahnhof Kassel or online via Zoom – participants can receive personalized feedback and guidance on their own projects after registering in advance.

PPP’s program is primarily aimed at students from the network of the hFMA and participants of the 16th Hessian University Film Day, but is open to all interested parties.

Interviews with the speakers are available on the Kasseler Dokfest site

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 21.11. | 11:00 – 17:30

  • 11:00 – 12:30 Presentations of the speakers
  • 11:00 Tabea Hosche (German)

  • 11:20 Julia Fiechter (German)

  • 11:40 Tajo Hurrle (German)

  • 12:00 Bartholomew Sammut (English)


  • 12:30 – 13:15 Moderated panel discussion 
(German)


  • 13:15 – 14:15 Lunch break


  • 14:15 – 16:15 One-on-one Consultations
 (German / English)

  • Via Zoom

 16:30 – 17:30  One-on-one Consultations
 (German / English)


Free registration for one-on-one conversations until November 20th via Anna Bell: bell@kasselerdokfest.de. 

All information regarding the project and the speakers: Profis Plaudern Praxis XVII / Praxis Dokfest 2025


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