This Summer, we kicks off its Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon campaign with a special VAFF Industry Insight Panel Series event, “Diversity in Filmmaking”, happening on June 16th, 2018 from 10am-5pm in the Joyce Walley Room at the Museum of Vancouver.

Come spend the day with the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon’s new Creative Producers Mayumi Yoshida and Nach Dudsdeemaytha to explore how people of colour are impacting various aspects of filmmaking and how others can do so as well. Mayumi and Nach will lead panel discussions in 4 sessions about different areas of film development and production. The day will be geared toward providing insight and insider perspectives for aspiring and current filmmakers of diverse backgrounds, and those in the industry who aim to work with diverse representation both in front of and behind the camera.

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This panel of producers shares what it takes to make their diverse voices heard, on a local and global scale. A deep dive into funding strategies, packaging, and how to tackle the challenges that come your way through the production process.

If the screen is a mirror, what does it mean if you don’t see yourself on it? What is the impact representation has? Hear from agents, union representatives, and actors themselves as they delve into the discussion surrounding visibility.

Some of the best up-and-coming writers & directors in this city discuss what it takes to push boundaries and get noticed. Resilience is key: how do you adapt to the fast-paced, ever-changing landscape of film? How do you create content with diversity in mind?

The media shapes how communities of color are perceived by their audiences, for better or for worse. This panel of critics, journalists, and press representatives examine the importance of representation on screen, and whether we can move towards progressive change through our portrayal in the media.