Programming in Times of Oppression

With authoritarianism on the rise, filmmakers increasingly use the medium of film as a form of protest. Oppression and censorship limit the creative, financial and personal freedom of filmmakers. When showing films of these creators to a larger audience, what are the expectations of film festivals to ensure that filmmakers are protected? How can film festivals ensure that a safe space is created for filmmakers to showcase their films, especially when they are at odds with repressive regimes? And when should festivals take a step back?
 
Join us in panel discussion on Programming in Times of Oppression, with three filmmakers whose work challenges censorship and give a voice to the otherwise voiceless. The event will be moderated by Luuk Heezen and is organized in collaboration with the European Short Film Network.