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Film is a powerful and influential medium. The stories in films, how they are told and the way a film portrays its characters can have a wide social impact.
Also, if certain groups are not represented in film, or are regularly portrayed in a negative light, people from those groups may be less likely to join the audience.
Being a responsible and successful filmmaker doesn't mean compromising creativity. This section looks at how filmmakers can benefit creatively and commercially from taking a wider look at issues of content and portrayal:
- Top tips on content and portrayal - a summary of the key points to consider.
- Film content - covers the subject matter of the film and the point of view expressed in the script.
- Portrayal - looks at how individual characters or groups are presented on screen.
- Sources of writing talent - gives examples of places to find a diverse range of writers.
- Sources of acting talent - gives examples of places to find a diverse range of actors.
- Casting and working with disabled actors - contains links to resources concerned with this particulary under-represented group.
- Useful facts - provides facts and statistics about particular groups and offers links to further information.
- Examples in films - gives examples of contemporary British films which, in some way, might be said to reflect diversity in their content, portrayal or casting.
- New website - www.tuaregproductions.com - showcasing films/exhibitions/theatre productions on the subject of migration and cultural diversity.
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