[she/her] Founder & Managing Director - Storydevelopment & Sensitivity Consulting ​

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With over 25 years of experience in the theater and film industry, Sara Sommerfeldt combines in-depth industry knowledge with leadership experience, conflict competence and D&I expertise. After graduating as an actress from the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts, she worked at renowned theaters such as Schauspielhaus Bochum and Staatstheater Stuttgart. She has also appeared in numerous film and television productions and realized her own theater and music projects. This artistic practice forms the foundation of her profound understanding of the industry - and its potential for transformation. As the founder of RISING GAZE, Sara Sommerfeldt develops stories from new perspectives and supports companies and organizations in the development of diverse narratives and discrimination-sensitive structures. This also includes the creation of awareness concepts that support companies in creating a respectful and inclusive working environment. As a certified anti-violence trainer, conflict manager and systemic de-escalation coach, she and her team have already successfully supported major film productions as a confidant and awareness consultant. Her expertise is in demand throughout the German-speaking world - including from UFA Fiction, Saxonia Media, Pantaleon Films, Constantin Film, Wiedemann & Berg, the Bavaria Group, the Deutsche Kinemathek and other well-known players. Sara Sommerfeldt also gives workshops on female empowerment, D&I leadership and awareness, among others on behalf of the Erich Pommer Institute (in cooperation with Media Academy and medianet berlinbrandenburg), Produktionsallianz Campus, Drehübung Wien and the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.