Why representation and diversity is important for the Creative workforce?
#TheHustleGuide brings you a much needed conversation! The world is calling for social justice and equality and we are here to reinforce that this movement is not for a just moment! The creative sector has a lot of work to do to ensure it truly is an inclusive and diverse space for all. We have a panel of culturally diverse professionals who will be sharing their stories, insights and possible pathways on how we can progress as a sector!
Hosted by our Managing Director Ajay Pabial, our guests are;
Nacheal Catnott @nachealcatnott is an artist, curator, filmmaker and factual television researcher. Nacheal is passionate about engaging with diverse audiences as well as producing captivating and thought-provoking content. Her work explores topics such as race, migration, class, wealth and gender by combining experimental methods with traditional modes of filmmaking. She does so through the use of multiple genres such as film, performance, poetry, sculpture and photography. Nacheal Founded True Colour Collective, an arts platform aimed at supporting creative people of colour. Specialising in curating cultural events and producing digital content we have worked with the likes of the Tate Exchange, Pempeople and The ICA.
http://truecolourco.com
Kieran Akhtar @rococo.kieran is a self-shooting film director and all-round artist. They are the co-founder of @rococo.world a digital content production company focused on producing music videos. Kieran’s personal goal is to promote musicians and other artists by creatively collaborating; designing Rococo World as an LGBT+ inclusive platform to expose new and alternative creatives.
Camille Lesforis @camillelalesforis is a Central Saint Martins graduate with a BA in Performance Design and Practice. Over the years of freelancing, Camille’s career has manifested into arts producing, mainly within theatre production, creative project management, exhibitions/ museums, event producing, workshop facilitating and practicing her own self led arts based projects. Most work has been facilitated within the Arts and Culture sector, working with organisations such as, Battersea Arts Centre, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Hackney Arts, Hackney Carnival, Bow Arts and many others.
Pagan-Lilley Phillips @paganlilley_ is CEO and Founder of @ayntk_careers , Changing the face of the Digital Creative sector one placement at a time! Working with employers and emerging talent to connect necessary and diverse talent to industry leaders, mentors and paid-positions.