#10: Ethical Representation and Inclusion of the Romani & Traveller Community in Cinema - Talk with Lisa Smith

In this episode, I talk with a true pioneer in her field: Lisa
Smith founded Patrin Films, the UK's first Romani Traveller-led
filmmaking collective, and her debut DRAGON ORCHARD (in
development) set out to be the first feature documentary directed
by a female Traveller filmmaker. Lisa is the co-curator of The
International Festival of Romani Film: AKE DIKHEA? and the
co-ordinator of AVAZYA: The European Romani Filmmakers Network.
She tells us about the culture, history and politics related to
her community, about her projects as well as some positive
experiences with influential allies and training programs in the
film industry. Also, Lisa is advocating for her community to gain
control over their images and narratives in films through
collectively creating a new terminology on Romani Cinema and a
code of representation.


Recorded live with an audience at the intersectional feminist
center Frauenkreise Berlin on May 21st, 2024.


 


Links: 


The International Festival of Romani Film: AKE DIKHEA? 

AVAZYA Network

Patrin Films

Doc Toolbox Programme - European Film Market, Diversity &
Inclusion Initiative

CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator

International Sámi Film Institute



Recommended Film:


Chavo (SE/2023). Director: Alecio Araci. Production: French
Quarter Film AB.