The film and television industry gathers to discuss increased representation.
On Women’s Day, a seminar is arranged on how the film and television industry can become more inclusive.
– As a racist, it does something to you to never see yourself represented. I think it’s even dangerous, says Anna Sise who plays one of the roles in SVT’s successful series “Thin Blue Line”.
Anna Sise has been involved in the work of today’s seminar “Whose gaze? Whose story?” which is arranged by the Film and TV producers, the Swedish Film Institute, SF studios and the Theater Association for stage and film, in support of actresses who are racist.
Sara Zommorodi is an actress and has appeared in the SVT series Kalifat. She has also worked with the seminar and believes that Swedish film and television must become better at reflecting Sweden’s population.
She means that more is neededr stories, screenwriters and racist actors in supporting roles.
– When I get a trial film for films abroad, there is a completely different market for someone who looks like me or has my background. Actors with different ethnic backgrounds are in demand. Big roles, she says.
Source: ICELAND NEWS