Language:German90 min

Since the Beginning of this year, screenwriters and actors in Hollywood have been on strike - with massive repercussion. Even though the systems are very different, the conditions in the German film and media industry are not exactly spotless, either. Lack of transparency, high stress levels and a lack of occupational health and safety not only have an impact on the working atmosphere, but are also fertile ground for the abuse of power. At the same time, a fairer work culture includes not only fair salaries and better working conditions, but also efforts towards diversity and inclusion. With different guests from the industry, we would like to discuss the status quo in the film landscape and raise the question: What can a fair, transparent and more equitable future look like?

Katja Dunkel

Katja, founder of DUNKEL RICHTER Rechtsanwältinnen, advises private individuals, solo self-employed persons and small to medium-sized companies. She supports artists in all areas of media and copyright law and represents clients in all matters of press and publicity law. A strong focus of her work lies in the cooperation with agencies, scriptwriters, production companies and artist collectives.

Fritzie Benesch

In addition to her studies in Visual Communication at the Berlin University of the Arts, Fritzie Benesch (*1995) has worked in various production companies with a focus on European co-productions, which were in competition for the Palme d'Or at Cannes or the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, among others. Since 2019 she studies film and television production at the Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF.

Zetha Asafu-Adjaye

She is the founder of ZTA Management, an acting agency with a holistic and modern work philosophy. In 2023, she was named one of the "Future Leaders in Talent Management" by Screen Daily. As a native of Lower Saxony, she is an advocate for fair working conditions, diversity and against gatekeeping.

Moderation: Cornelia Köhler

Author, presenter, networker. Cornelia Köhler is a freelance writer for cinema, TV formats and stage. She is editor of the magazine "Rundbrief" of the Film- und Medienbüro Niedersachsen and director and screenwriter for a series of documentaries about German literature. She wrote the libretti for the youth operas "Talitha, come back!" and "Amal - over the Wall" as well as the oratorio "Cry, Hiob, Cry!" She moderates panels and film discussions.