Film Africa, the Royal African Society’s biennial festival and London’s biggest celebration of African and African diaspora cinema, will be taking place in London from 28th October to 6th November 2022. Film Africa’s 10th festival will be packed full of films and events, which you can check out in their brochure!
As part of the festival, Deaffest on Tour is partnering with Film Africa to present the following:
Thursday 3rd November 2022
1pm – 2pm: A Personal Perspective from a Black Deaf Filmmaker, workshop led by David Ellington.
Meet black deaf filmmaker David Ellington and learn from his experiences on how to succeed as a deaf media professional and how to ensure you and your organisation work well with deaf media professionals. David will cover how to overcome common hurdles, source and include deaf talent in your crew and cast, and key elements in achieving authentic deaf representation in your film, TV programme or documentary. David will share examples from his work in directing, acting, and working with agencies and recruitment organisations. Learn some British Sign Language too that will come in handy for inclusive casting!
(English Interpretation will be provided)
WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
2pm: A showcase of Deaf films followed by a live panel discussion Black + Deaf: Navigating the Mainstream Media.
Films have all been produced by deaf directors and/or include deaf actors/artists. Total running time of screenings: 1 hour 10 minutes.
A panel discussion led by popular BSL TV presenter and in-vision translator Ahmed Mudawi focused on the contributors’ works, and their experiences of working in the media. The panellists will identify and discuss gaps impacting Black and Deaf media professionals in the industry. Views and opinions will be shared on bridging effective communication between deaf and hearing media practitioners in the mainstream, with the aim of promoting growth in opportunities and improved accessibility in future.
(BSL/English Interpretation will be provided)
Book your ticket here!
The above events will take place on Thursday 3rd November at RichMix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
Age suitability for the above events: 18+
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