Romani Filmmakers Network Romani Filmmakers Network to Launch in Berlin
- Montag, 16. Februar 2026, 17:00 Uhr
- Volksbühne – Grüner Salon, Berlin
Berlin, February 2026 The Romani Filmmakers Network (RFN) will officially launch in Berlin this February, marking a significant milestone after a year of development and collaboration across Europe. The launch brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, researchers, and cultural partners to address longstanding structural inequities and to collectively shape future pathways for Romani representation in film.
The evening will feature keynote contributions examining antigypsyism in film and the urgent need for structural change within the industry, followed by a collaborative fishbowl discussion focused on future models of cooperation. The event will conclude with a celebration and networking reception.
Founded to advocate for equity and inclusion within the international film industry, the RFN seeks to push for systemic change, expand access to resources and opportunities, and empower Romani filmmakers across Europe.
Doors Open: 17:00 | Event Starts: 17:30
Admission: Free entry
Adresse
Volksbühne – Grüner Salon
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
10178 Berlin, GermanyVeranstaltungstyp
Vortrag
Homepage Veranstaltung
Programme Highlights
- Opening & Introduction
Alica Sigmund Heráková (TUKE.TV) and Lisa Smith (Patrin Films) -
Keynote: History of Antigypsyism in Film and Its Ongoing Effects
Dr. Radmila Mladenova
(Critical Film & Image Hub, Research Centre on Antigypsyism, Heidelberg University) -
Keynote: The Necessity of Change in the Film Industry — Paths Forward
Brigid O’Shea
(Documentary Association of Europe) - Official Launch of the Romani Filmmakers Network
Presentation of RFN’s vision, goals, and planned activities -
Fishbowl Discussion: Future Ways of Collaboration
Moderated by Kristína Čajkovičová and Veronika Patočková - Celebration, Drinks & Networking
About the Romani Filmmakers Network (RFN)
The RFN is a transnational initiative dedicated to supporting Romani filmmakers and challenging systemic exclusion within the film industry.
Founding Partners:
Das Kombinat (Germany)
Patrin Films (UK)
TUKE.TV (Czech Republic)
Funded by:
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Czech-German Future Fund
We warmly invite industry colleagues, partners, and supporters to join us for this important moment in Berlin. We look forward to welcoming you in person and continuing the conversation together.