How can we reshape the stories we tell, the audiences we reach and engage, and the history we curate to create a more inclusive and diverse future in the arts and media? During this ESHCC alumni event we will delve into diversity and inclusion in the cultural sector and media landscape.
- Date
- Tuesday 8 Apr 2025, 16:00 - 18:30
- Type
- Alumni
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- M1-19 (Van der Goot building)
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
Join us on Tuesday 8 April for an inspiring afternoon where you will have the opportunity to reflect, engage in dialogue, and expand your horizons with fellow ESHCC alumni, lecturers and professors.
We will hear from History alumnus Samir Azrioual, who will share his experiences and thoughts about diversity and inclusion as a Cineville Managing Director in the Netherlands. Afterwards, we invite you to join one of the three break-out sessions where you can hear more from ESHCC researchers and alumni experts about diversity and inclusion in fields such as entertainment, museums, and cultural organisations. For more details, please see the list below. We conclude the day with a networking drinks moment, where you will have the chance to catch up with friends and former classmates or even make new exciting connections.
Programme
| 15:30 | Walk-in & registration |
| 16:00 | Welcome & opening: Tonny Krijnen (Vice-Dean Education, ESHCC) |
| 16:15 | Keynote speech: Nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment for the curious film lovers through a subscription model - Samir Azrioual (Managing Director Cineville & ESHCC alumnus) |
| 16:45 | Q&A |
| 17:00 | Move to break-out room |
| 17:15 | Break-out session (choose 1 from list below!) |
| 18:15 | Wrap up |
| 18:30 | Networking drinks at Erasmus Pavilion |
Break-out sessions
Some contemporary movies and TV shows feature characters with diverse backgrounds. Think about Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, Eric Effiong from Sex Education, or David Rose from Schitt’s Creek. Previously confined to largely negative and stereotypical portrayals, characters from social minorities gain popularity among various media audiences. Still, some inclusive representations attract online hate and accusations of being too woke or tokenistic.
In this session, we will think about entertainment media landscape and what makes diverse characters writing attractive and successful among TV fans. While the discussions will rely on participants’ inputs and recalled media diets, the session will also feature a brief overview of the state-of-the-art research in the area of diverse media representations and viewers’ engagement.
Cultural organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate inclusivity across all aspects of their work, including staffing, programming, partnerships, and audience engagement. Many organisations are undertaking significant efforts to decolonize their practices, attract diverse audiences, and build meaningful relationships with marginalised communities. In this session, we will engage with alumni working within cultural organisations to discuss best practices and share insights on advancing inclusivity and equity efforts for audience engagement.
Registration
You can register for the alumni event by filling in this form.
