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AWARENESS IN FILM PRODUCTION
Practical strategies for dealing with conflicts and harassment
Awareness work aims to create spaces in which all filmmakers - whether in front of or behind the camera - feel comfortable and can concentrate on their work. How can conflicts be dealt with before they harden or, in the worst case, escalate? How can respectful interaction be achieved despite steep hierarchies, tight shooting schedules and high workloads? And how can you maintain your own boundaries - or those of others - even when you are in a clear relationship of dependency?
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Sara Sommerfeldt's seminar provides basic knowledge about awareness and the legal framework in the film industry. Participants will also learn effective strategies for dealing with conflicts, discrimination and abuse of power - taking structural and hierarchical power relationships into account.
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Contents: Awareness - Conflict competence - Non-violent communication - De-escalation
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Online: September 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Production Alliance Campus
How can I create a safe and respectful working environment for myself and others??
Awareness work aims to create spaces in which all filmmakers - whether in front of or behind the camera - feel as comfortable as possible and can concentrate on their work. How can conflicts be dealt with before they harden or, in the worst case, escalate? How can respectful interaction be achieved despite steep hierarchies, tight shooting schedules and high workloads? And how can you maintain your own boundaries - or those of others - even when you are in a clear relationship of dependency?
The workshop with Sara Sommerfeldt teaches effective strategies for dealing with conflicts, discrimination and abuse of power, taking into account structural and hierarchical power relationships. Practical exercises with concrete examples from everyday filming will reinforce what has been learned and options for action for typical industry situations will be developed together.
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Contents: Awareness - conflict competence - non-violent communication
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Vienna, October 7, 3 - 7 p.m.
Drehübung Wien
DISCRIMINATION FREE COOPERATION
Diversity & Inclusive Leadership in Film Production
In addition to artistic training, it is extremely important for future heads of departments such as directing, camera, production, etc. to be prepared for future tasks and responsibilities as leaders. To this end, the workshop at the start of the course provides an initial insight into team building, D&I leadership, duty of care and conflict management.
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Contents: Team building - Awareness - Anti-discriminatory production
Ludwigsburg, October 13
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
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Artists are trained extensively for the film and theater industry - but there is hardly any preparation for the reality of the profession. Our two-day workshop offers you what no university teaches: practical insider knowledge from 25 years of industry experience. How do I find an agency? How do I protect myself against discrimination and harassment? How do I build a sustainable career? And how do I survive in an industry that is characterized by insecure and often precarious working conditions and sometimes problematic power structures?
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Contents: Empowerment - conflict competence - strategies for long-term success
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Online: October 15/16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (days can be booked separately)​​
SENSITIVITY READING
Discover the potential of diverse storytelling
Diversity has been proven to lead to greater innovation and open up opportunities for greater economic success. Nevertheless, many publishers still focus primarily on a white, middle-class audience, leaving significant demand potential within diverse target groups untapped.
But how can diverse storytelling be done authentically without slipping into stereotypical and discriminatory narratives? Sensitivity reading offers expert and supportive guidance in this area. However, the practice is also the subject of controversy: How much room is left for artistic freedom? Does sensitivity reading restrict creative design? How can editors use sensitivity reading in a targeted manner, and what needs to be considered?
In this workshop, you will learn how to use diversity as a success factor and how to profitably integrate sensitivity reading into your everyday production work.
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Contents: D&I storytelling – sensitivity reading – diversity management ​
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Online, 14. November 2025 oder 3. März 2026 jeweils 9:30 - 13 Uhr
Mediacampus Frankfurt
COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Mastering difficult situations with confidence
Communication and conflict management skills are crucial key qualifications for successfully mastering challenging situations, both privately and professionally. We've all been there: failed conversations with our own children, relationships that fail due to a lack of communication, tense moments within the family, or conflicts at work.
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Many people shy away from unpleasant topics or arguments, but this is precisely where the opportunity for growth, deep mutual understanding, and sustainable solutions lies. In our workshop, you will learn the basics of nonviolent communication (NVC) and try out effective strategies for setting boundaries, conducting difficult conversations with confidence, and recognizing and resolving conflicts early on—before they harden or even escalate.
Strengthen your conflict management skills and benefit from practical exercises and in-depth knowledge that you can apply directly in your everyday life and career. The workshop offers you a space for practice and self-reflection so that you can communicate consciously, effectively, and in a way that is oriented toward your needs.
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Contents: Basics of nonviolent communication – Conflict resolution techniques – De-escalation
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Online, December 4, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.​
Workshop fee: €249.00 incl. VAT
DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Diversity as a driver of innovation
Gender-equitable participation, diversity, and inclusion unlock untapped creative potential for companies, offering enormous opportunities for innovation. Incorporating diverse perspectives into the creative process reduces stereotypical representation and promotes authentic storytelling. With innovative stories from new perspectives, companies can appeal to new national and international audiences—which has been proven to result in better streaming results and higher international box office revenues. If you want to be competitive, you should focus on diverse perspectives and inclusive stories.
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In our workshop, you will learn how to use diversity as a success factor and integrate it profitably into your everyday production. You will learn the basics of D&I recruiting, diversity management, and strategies for preventing discrimination, harassment, and abuse of power—so that all employees can reach their full potential.
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Contents: Diversity and equality management – prevention of discrimination and harassment – appreciative leadership
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​​Online, January 8, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Sara Sommerfeldt
Workshop fee: €249.00 incl. VAT.
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