#9: The 6 Key Elements of Curatorial Justice

In this episode, I am talking about the counter-hegemonic
discourse and cultural practice known as curatorial justice: It's
an invitation to re-think and radically change our approach to
curating and programming based on a critical look at power
imbalances, discrimination and marginalization in the film and
festival industry. The six key elements of curatorial justice
discussed here are: Equity, Inclusivity & Access, Ethical
Representation, Authentic Authorship, Decolonization and
Transparency & Accountability. Finally, I am sharing some of
my experiences as a curator at international film festivals with
you to provide insights into the different reactions one might
encounter on the path for curatorial justice. 


 


Special thanks to Cannes Docs, Marché du Film for their kind
permission to use an audio excerpt from their below mentioned
panel with film director/producer Nada Riyadh and Inclusion,
Equity and Diversity specialist Rico-Johnson Sinclair
speaking. 


 


This film.macht.kritisch. episode was recorded in English because
the subject matter and the people it concerns could not be more
international. 


 


Resources & Links:


“Curating the future: Towards programming equity“ , panel
moderated by Karim Ahmad and featuring Jemma Desai, Can Sungu,
Lucy Mukerjee and Tambay Obenson (European Film Market and
Berlinale Teddy Talks 2023)

“Unpacking Sovereignty and Curatorial Justice: The
Filmmaker’s Perspective“ , panel moderated by Rico
Johnson-Sinclair and featuring Nada Riyadh, Paul Sng, Yolanda
Maria Barroso and Malin Hüber (Cannes Docs - Marché du Film 2023,
curated by DAE) 

“EFM Issues ‘Call to Action’ for Diversity and Inclusion in
Europe’s Screen Industries at Berlin“ (Variety, 02/13/2023)

“A Note from Joana Vicente and Tabitha Jackson“ (Sundance
Institute & Sundance Film Festival, 02/18/2022)

“Principles for Decolonial Film" by Nitasha Dillon 

POC2 Programmers of Color Collective

Anti-Racism Taskforce for European Film 

Nichols, Bill (2010): Engaging cinema: an introduction to
film studies. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.

Ahmed, Sara (2023): The Feminist Killjoy Handbook. London:
Allen Lane.