Panellists from several Indigenous communities discuss how Indigenous participation in documentary filmmaking can move beyond representation to true agency, ensuring lasting impact for communities.
This panel brings together Indigenous filmmakers and community leaders to explore the deeper implications of Indigenous participation in documentary filmmaking. It goes beyond the question of representation, delving into how co-creation, authorship, and ethical collaboration can lead to long-term impact and tangible benefits for Indigenous communities. Through lived experiences and case studies, panellists will discuss models of impact that prioritise Indigenous-led storytelling, challenge extractive filmmaking practices, and push for sustainable change.
Speakers:
Helena Corezomaé (Filmmaker from Rede Katahirine, Balatiponé peoples, Brazil)
Alanis Obomsawin (Activist Documentary Filmmaker, Abenaki Nation, Canada)
Abdel Mandili (Filmmaker & Founder of People’s Planet Project, Netherlands with Amazigh)
Ana Ts’uyebj (Director of I Died, Tsotsil peoples, Mexico)
Moderator: Carolina Machado Oliveira (Founder of Terra Viva Media & Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University)
Supported by Bournemouth University
