Script to Screen TALKS 2019: The Politics of Representation in Filmmaking

Many of us long to see ourselves and our communities represented on screen. Filmmakers are in the unique position of being able to bring to life the diverse characters and worlds we want to see. But with power comes responsibility. It can be a hard task navigating the balance between staying true to your story while satisfying the audience’s expectations for your character. Especially if those characters are the first of their kind on screen. In this TALK Shuchi Kothari (Coffee & Allah, Apron Strings, A Thousand Apologies), Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa (Three Wise Cousins, Hibiscus & Ruthless) and Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu (Waru, Ani) share their experiences finding the sweet spot between great stories and responsible representation moderated by Dr Suzanne Woodward. This talk took place on Tuesday 21 May 2019 at Galatos in Auckland, New Zealand.