A very interesting festival linking fight again climate change and feminism!
Here is the press release:
Nature : Through her eyes
3 days of discussions, screenings, celebration
Perpignan, France, 19-20-21 October 2019
The lion’s story will never be told if the hunter is the only one to tell it.
(African proverb)
Shannon Benson - Image by Russell MacLaughlin
Traditionally the white male adventurer’s brief, women are underrepresented in storytelling about nature and wildlife. Films, texts and photographs that explore the natural world have often prioritized male contributions.
How do female creators position themselves in relation to the wilderness? What is their point of view ? What does their perspective offer ? Does their interest in interpersonal relationships, kinship ties and individuality help us reconnect to the species with which we share the earth ? Do they allow us to see things differently ?
As we enter the period of the sixth mass species extinction and a global climate crisis, the human connection with the natural world has become one of the greatest challenges of our century. With increasing evidence that human health is inextricably linked to our interaction with nature, these challenges offer a crucial opportunity for women to bring their own perspective to the portrayal of the wild world.
It is important now more than ever to give space to the female point of view.
The VII Academy is excited to host a special event celebrating and highlighting women’s roles in the arts, including writers, photographers, filmmakers, as well as camera and sound operators. We will be exploring what a feminine perspective means to women, what they bring in their story telling and why it is important for society as a whole. We will be giving space for women’s ideas and work that are innovative and important for all audiences to see.
The festival will be held in the dynamic city of Perpignan, France, from October 19-21st, 2019. Presenters hail from the media, literature, academia and research, and legal and commercial worlds.
Programming will include professional workshops, seminars, film screenings, and mentoring.
The festival offers a platform for women to share experiences between generations and across cultures, creating a mentorship network for young women entering the profession that will last long beyond the festival dates.
The VII Academy is a not for profit foundation based in France, Bosnia and Thailand. Its mission is to provide tuition-free education in the fields of media practice to women and men from the majority world and to support vocational training and knowledge transfer initiatives to communities that are under-served or under-represented in the media. As a part of our mission, this festival will be a free event open to the public and will support the participation of panelists from across the world.
Dates: 19, 20, 21 October 2019
Venue
HÔTEL PAMS - PERPIGNAN
Organization
The VII Academy
In collaboration with
Association VISA pour l’image, Perpignan, International Center of photojournalism, Cinéma Castillet, University of Perpignan
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PROGRAM
Friday, October 18th
AM : Documentary film screening and Q&A for primary schools (Cinema Castillet)
PM : Documentary film screening and Q&A (Cinema Castillet)
Saturday, October 19th
09:00 Arrival of participants – Welcome coffee
10:00 Opening remarks (Salon Verrière)
10:30 Discussion – "A feminine perspective in pictures" (Salon Rose)
What is particular about the female perspective in films and photographs about nature and the wild world? Are there subjects that interest women, which are not addressed by men? Do women look at the wild world differently? This panel will explore the unique, innovative, and often collaborative approach women creators employ in the visual arts. The panel invites a selection of international women from a wide array of experiences and roles to discuss what the female narrative in pictures brings.
14:30 Discussion – “Women in the field, barriers and solutions” (Salon Jaune)
What is it like to be a woman on an all-male shoot? What physical and technical barriers are challenging and what technical advice do professionals have for women who are starting out? This panel includes sound engineers, cinematographers and photographers that can address a wide range of technical questions, and discuss how they’ve developed unique styles in their work.
14:30 In parallel - Cultural visit of the historic city of Perpignan
17:00 Documentary film screening and Q&A with the director (Cinema Castillet)
Sunday, October 20th
9:00 Welcome coffee and one-on-one sessions with speakers
Informal conversations over coffee with panelists, speakers and attendees offer an opportunity for attendees to ask targeted questions, receive specific advice, share projects, and discuss possible collaborations.
10:00 Discussion – "Nature Writing, from a female point of view" (Salon Rose)
How do female writers portray nature in works of fiction and essays? How does culture color that perspective? Nature writing has long been the domain of primarily white male writers. Today, women are staking their claim on the genre in original ways. How does their perspective enrich what the Scottish author Kathleen Jamie has called the archetype of “A lone, enraptured male.”
10:00 In parallel - Documentary film screening + Q&A
14:00 Discussion – "Inventory and exchange, the state of affairs" (Salon Jaune)
How can we overcome obstacles to make women’s work about nature better funded and more visible? What are the budgets allocated to women in the television industry, the publishing world, and the world of photography? What are the possible problems and prejudices encountered and how have these industries changed over time? Established industry professionals will be discussing how they have navigated professional settings and what strategies they suggest for women entering. They will discuss pioneering women’s work and offer direct pitching and funding advice.
16:00 Keynote speaker (Salon Rose)
17:30 Authors readings followed by documentary shorts film screening (Cinema Castillet)
Monday, October 21st:
9:00 Portfolio reviews
20 minute sessions with some of our panelists and other attending professionals will be scheduled for attendees interested in showing and receiving feedback on a selection of their work.
10:00 Discussion – "What could possibly go wrong ?" (Salon Rose)
Women photographers, filmmakers, and authors often have an education that lacks any legal training. They begin their artistic professions as freelancers or on short term contracts. This discussion will be led by two lawyers, one French and the other English-speaking, and offers a basic understanding of rights and contracts. It will address challenges particular to women -wage parity, sexism, as well as how to fairly negotiate a contract.
11:00 Documentary film screening (Cinema Castillet)
12:30 Closing remarks (Salon Verrière)
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