Unpack previous stigma regarding mental illness in film (and South Africa as a whole) and how we have progressed in the past 20 years. Discuss films that shed light on mental illness in an accurate way.
What is the impact of social media in the broadcast economy? How do independent filmmakers use social media to their advantage when marketing their projects on both a local, regional and international scale? Is face-to-face networking still a mainstay of the industry.
How to draw and instill modern values in the art of filmmaking by catering to the global audience’s needs (i.e. more cultural awareness and respect). Inclusivity and diversity in filmmaking as a method of creating something purer and truer to its source.