Konsens im Film - Auftaktveranstaltung am 25. Oktober 2025

Thank you very much for your interest and for the many participants at the KONSENS IM FILM kickoff event. Further information about the event — such as recordings, collections of links, and the evaluation — will be available here shortly.

On our KONSENS IM FILM Discord server, you can already find a wealth of information, and you have the opportunity to continue networking and exchanging ideas there.

Here is the link to the KONSENS server (free registration required).

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Original event announcement:

[You can find a version of this text in plain language further below]

“Consensus in Film” kicks off with an Exchange and Discussion Day on 25 October 2025 at Frankfurter Salon

On Saturday, 25 October 2025, Filmhaus Frankfurt will launch the project “Consensus in Film,” which aims to improve collaboration in the film industry despite barriers such as migration background, family responsibilities, or disability. The opening event will be a free gathering at Frankfurter Salon (Braubachstraße 32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main) for film enthusiasts and professionals with and without barriers. The results will be published and will form the basis of a virtual networking platform. The long-term goal is to create a network that promotes the participation of filmmakers with migrant backgrounds, disabilities, or family obligations – both in the region and beyond.

Despite various efforts, the film industry is still not diverse enough and offers few opportunities to combine migration background, family, or disability with active filmmaking. The project “Consensus in Film” brings together film lovers and film professionals in constructive exchange, aiming to mediate between different life realities. It thrives on the participation of the public and those affected and seeks to enable access for as many participants as possible. The goal is to highlight needs, develop solutions, and, in the long term, build a self-organized network.

An essential part of the project is the involvement of coach Uwe Lübbermann and the application of the principle of consensus democracy. This approach ensures that decisions are made with the consent of all participants, thereby fostering equality, transparency, and co-determination while dismantling traditional hierarchies.

“Consensus in Film” begins with the free Exchange and Discussion Day on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at Frankfurter Salon. After keynote lectures on the topics of Migration Background & Language Barriers, Family & Work, and Inclusion, the subjects will be further explored in an open fishbowl discussion. Under the guidance of Uwe Lübbermann, experiences and challenges will be shared, and solutions developed together. The documented results will be published on a virtual platform (Discord) and, with six months of support from Filmhaus Frankfurt and Uwe Lübbermann, will form the foundation for a network that sustainably provides exchange, contacts, intersectional working groups, and shared knowledge.

“Consensus in Film” is a long-term project of Filmhaus Frankfurt that seeks to improve collaboration in the film industry despite barriers. Filmhaus Frankfurt and the participating institutions deliberately see the project, beginning on 25 October, as a first step to clearly name existing problems and create a solid foundation for ongoing engagement in the areas addressed.

Target groups

People with disabilities
People with family responsibilities
People with migration backgrounds or limited German proficiency
Filmmakers of all experience levels and age groups
Staff of institutions focused on inclusion, social work, and film

Schedule of the event on 25 October 2025 (11 am – 5 pm) at
Frankfurter Salon (Braubachstraße 32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main):

10:30 Uhr Entrance to Frankfurter Salon

11:00 Uhr Welcome

Keynote lectures referring to existing offers, challenges, and solutions

11:15 Uhr Keynote lecture Work & Family (approx. 20 minutes): Speaker: Belinde Ruth Stieve, actress and expert

11:45 Uhr Keynote lecture Migration Background & Language Barriers (approx. 20 minutes): Speaker: Emina Smajić-Harff, producer

12:15 Uhr Keynote lecture Inclusion (approx. 20 minutes): Speaker: Jonas Karpa, journalist and chairman of the board of Vielfalt im Film

13:00 Uhr Lunch break

Nachmittag: Discussion & Networking

14:00 Uhr Open fishbowl format with equal, rotating participants, introduction and moderation: Uwe Lübbermann (with coffee break)

16:15 Uhr Introduction to the Discord network, invitation to active network building

17:00 Uhr End of event

Accessibility:

Accessible event location (Frankfurter Salon)
Free registration with the option to indicate individual needs
External support provided if required
Promotion and documentation also available in plain language

Admission is free!

Information about the accessibility of the Frankfurt Salon can be found >>> here <<<

Arriving by public transport:
Tram lines 11 and 12, stop Römer/Paulskirche
and
U-Bahn lines U4 and U5, stop Dom/Römer.

Parking is available in the Dom/Römer parking garage, accessible via Domstraße.

Partners:
Regional and supraregional institutions with a focus on inclusion, social work, and film

Financial support by:

[Plain Language Version]

“Consensus in Film”

“Consensus in Film” is a project by Filmhaus Frankfurt.
The goal is: people in the film industry should be able to work together better – even if there are barriers.

Invitation

On 25 October 2025, a free event will take place.

Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Location: Frankfurter Salon, Braubachstraße 32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Topic: Information, exchange, and networking for filmmakers with and without barriers

Why does this project exist?

In the film industry, there are often obstacles:

Language problems
Difficulties combining family and work
Challenges for people with disabilities

“Consensus in Film” wants to make these problems visible.
It is about:

talking to each other,
finding solutions,
building a network that lasts.

Special aspects of the event

Decisions are made together.
No one is above anyone else.
Everyone can participate in decision-making.
The event is supported by coach Uwe Lübbermann.

Schedule on 25 October 2025

10:30 a.m.
Admission to Frankfurter Salon

11:00 a.m.
Welcome to all guests

Short presentations with information on existing programs, problems, and solutions

11:15 a.m.
Presentation: Combining filmmaking with family life
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Presenter: Belinde Ruth Stieve (actress and professional)

11:45 a.m.
Presentation: Origin and language as barriers in filmmaking
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Presenter: Emina Smajić-Harff (filmmaker)

12:15 p.m.
Presentation: Everyone should be able to participate (inclusion)
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Presenter: Jonas Karpa (journalist and employee at Vielfalt im Film)

1:00 p.m.
Lunch break

Discussion and exchange

2:00 p.m.
Extensive discussion with everyone who wants
(Technical term: Fishbowl = people sit in a circle and talk. Some talk, others listen. Anyone who wants to can join in.)

Introduction and leader: Uwe Lübbermann
Coffee and tea will also be available.

4:15 p.m.
Presentation of an online meeting place
(Technical term: Discord = an app or website where people can write and talk to each other)

Everyone is welcome to participate and contribute ideas.

5:00 p.m.
End of the event

After the event

The results will be published online (on the platform Discord).
Filmhaus Frankfurt and Uwe Lübbermann will continue to support the project for 6 months.
A network will emerge with:

exchange,
contacts,
working groups,
shared knowledge.

Target group

People with disabilities
People with family and caregiving responsibilities
People with limited German skills or with migration backgrounds
Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels
Staff of institutions in film, inclusion, and social work

Accessibility

Venue is accessible
Registration is free
Individual needs can be specified
Support can be arranged
Information and documentation are also available in plain language

Financial support by:

Information about the accessibility of the Frankfurter Salon can be found here.

How to get there by bus and train:
Take tram line 11 or 12 to the Römer/Paulskirche stop.
Or take the U4 or U5 subway line to the Dom/Römer stop.

How to get there by car:
Park in the Dom/Römer parking garage.
The entrance is on Domstraße.