Film Consultancy
Sensitivity Reading & Cultural Consulting
We offer expert advice to professionals in the cultural and media industries on the empathetic, racism-free and antigypsyism-critical representation of Romani individuals and communities in film, television, and theatre.
Since the dawn of cinema, countless stories about Romani communities have been created with the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining the self-congratulatory image of the dominant collectives in Europe. As a result, these stories tend to be oversimplified, stereotyped, and are often told without lived experience. In actual fact, there are numerous stories out there that are way richer, more complex, and far more compelling, especially when approached with a critical awareness of the totalizing aesthetics of antigypsyism that has come to dominate film language. By collaborating with our network of scholars and expert consultants, creators can develop inclusive, original, and meaningful stories – immune to antigypsyist automatisms and full of unexpected depth.
Our services
- Sensitivity Reading: In-depth review and feedback on scripts to ensure respectful, and racism-free representation.
- Cultural Consultancy: Guidance throughout the creative process to challenge discriminatory tropes and strengthen both diversity and artistic self-reflexivity.
- Casting Support: Assistance in identifying and engaging a broad and diverse range of actors, both in lead and supporting roles.
- Diversity Editing: Revisions to scripts and narratives to better reflect the realities of the people they represent.
Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, producer, or arts organization, We can support you to bring forward inclusive, and powerful stories that resonate.
