TCA invites you to join the “Outside the Screen” discussion that opens a dialog focusing on diverse and underrepresented communities in films at the SUNNY BUNNY Film Festival. This panel discussion aims at uniting film directors, procedures, and content creators who discover new horizons of inclusive narratives. These narratives go beyond the lines of conventional ideas, bringing attention to diverse communities, often left behind in media. The talk will attempt: to encourage creating content that respects and reflects diverse communities' experiences, undoing the stereotypes and views, and facilitating a culture of respect and acceptance.    

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What should one do with the claim: “Not the right time, place, or importance?” Why do content creators often represent LGBTQIA+ characters as stereotypes? Are the actors ready to play these characters, or may it be a risk to their image?  

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How to resolve the conflict in the audience’s idea that LGBTQIA+ individuals are a part of any content, especially foreign ones, and the importance of explaining that LGBTQIA+ individuals are an integral part of society. Yet, if a heterosexual character may freely display their relationships, an LGBTQIA+ character has to conceal their identity.

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