Access, Inclusion, and the Future of Representation in Film + Media
Make Room for Us
A Panel Discussion with Q&A
Who gets seen, who gets heard — and who’s still being shut out?
This powerful session unpacks the systemic issues that continue to shape our industry, while spotlighting the trailblazers doing it differently.
Expect sharp insights, lived experience, and bold ideas for dismantling barriers and building a future where women and underrepresented creatives are not just included, but truly centred.
Speakers include:
Sara Harrak – A British-Moroccan Director represented by Curtis Brown and 42 Branded. Sara recently wrapped a rom-com for Channel 5/Paramount (airing November 2025) and her latest Comedy Central sketch lands later this year. Her award-winning short F**KED (Iris Prize 2023, Roze Filmdagen) aired on Channel 4 and is now in development with Wild Mercury as a TV series. Her recent short Solers United premiered at BFI Flare 2025, screens on Film4 this autumn, and is in development as a feature. Recognised by the FA, the film’s trailer was showcased at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and ahead of the Women’s Euros. Named Best Director by the Sara Putt Agency Foundation in 2024, Sara continues to champion bold, diverse storytelling with projects like The Halal Chop (in development with Uncertain Kingdom).
Louise Ndibwirende – A Black queer Film Director and Producer using documentary as a tool for authentic storytelling and social change. Her films Speak Little One and Rice At Home spotlight intergenerational conversations and amplify voices often left unheard. Since beginning her career in 2022 through a scheme to diversify the film sector, Louise has worked with major festivals including Sheffield DocFest and Encounters. Now, she’s focused on empowering the next wave of filmmakers while continuing to bring powerful, socially driven stories to the screen.
With more speakers to be announced, this session is both a rallying cry and a roadmap — because representation isn’t a box to tick, it’s the future of culture.
