Konsens im Film

The Consensus Film Production!
An inclusive short film project for more participation, dialogue, and co-creation

With Consensus in Film, Filmhaus Frankfurt launched a project in October 2025 that aims to make barriers in the film industry visible, bring new perspectives together, and enable real participation for filmmakers with disabilities, migration backgrounds, or family obligations. After an inclusive info day, a kick-off event with keynote talks, and the creation of a Discord server for exchange, information, and networking, the next major step is now underway: building on the experiences so far, a collaborative film experiment is taking shape—one that not only discusses inclusion and consensus-based work, but puts it into practice.

We’re joining forces for a short film production!

Producer and writer Uğur Sofu has written a script for an inclusive short film, which he plans to realize in 2026. In a special collaboration for both sides, we will support the production and accompany its development with additional formats—open, transparent, and without hierarchy.

What is it about?

The short film tells the touching story of Christoph, who has paraplegia and lives a withdrawn life after the death of his wife. A chance encounter with Aylin, who carelessly parks in a disabled parking spot, leads to a quiet but profound exchange about empathy, responsibility, and humanity—until Aylin’s daughter Selin makes a gesture that changes everything.

How we want to work

• Consensus-based: Everyone involved participates in planning and decision-making.

• Inclusive: Disabilities, language barriers, or family obligations are no obstacle—the production adapts to people’s needs.

• Buddy system: Experienced filmmakers support newcomers and share responsibility and knowledge.

• Transparent: Shooting schedule, call sheets, budget—everything is open and decided together.

• Non-hierarchical: Decisions without full consensus are made only where liability or production feasibility absolutely require it.

Who we are looking for

People who are interested in contributing to a short film—regardless of experience or barriers. Whether camera, assistant directing, production design, production work, or simply an interest in the process:
Everyone is welcome.

Participation is initially open and non-binding; commitments arise only once we submit the funding application together.

A brief, informal message stating your motivation, areas of interest, and desired involvement is sufficient. The call will also be shared publicly elsewhere and can be forwarded freely.

Timeline

Project Preparation

• 11 December 2025, 4–6 pm on the Discord server: First meeting, project presentation, discussion about potential roles and scriptwork

• Until February 2026: Workshops and consulting, including with consensus democracy coach Uwe Lübbermann

• Until March 2026: Discussion and submission of the funding application to Hessen Film & Medien

Project Implementation

• From May 2026: Pre-production, casting, location scouting, filling open crew positions; accompanying educational offers as needed, e.g., on inclusive casting

• Late summer 2026: Planned shoot

• End of 2026: Completion and production of an accessible version of the film

Interested?

Then join us—or share the call!

Just send us an email at info@filmhaus-frankfurt.de, ideally with a brief description of your interest in the Consensus Film Project and which position you would like to apply for!

Together we can create a film project that opens perspectives, removes barriers, and shows what film production can look like when everyone truly gets to take part.

 

The project CONSENSUS IN FILM is financially supported by: