DOK Industry Workshop 2026
Building a Framework for Respectful Romani Representation
How can film create space for respectful and community-rooted Roma and Sinti representation?
This workshop begins by exploring how antigypsyism has shaped film history and continues to influence how Roma and Sinti stories are imagined, produced and received. We then turn to practice: what does respectful representation require?
Through pair and small-group work, participants will test a developing framework for Roma and Sinti representation in visual media. Together, we will explore creative choices, storytelling, production structures, commissioning and funding, asking what works, what is missing and what needs to change.
The aim is to help shape a practical, evolving resource. Insights shared will directly inform its continued development.
Hosted by The Romani Filmmakers Network and The Critical Film & Image Hub, in collaboration with DOK Leipzig.
Language:
English
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Accredited guests welcome. Prior registration required. Sign up information can be found below.
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DOK Industry is realised with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union, the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media upon a Decision of the German Bundestag.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
