Centering Job Quality, Family, and Care Considerations As Sustaining Practices in Storytelling
Entertainment-industry jobs have a reputation for being demanding and unpredictable—especially for independent creators—yet filmmakers are finding innovative ways to make filmmaking more accessible and approachable. This panel will explore opportunities to improve working conditions through labor-, family-, and care-centered practices that are compatible with current systems, as well as through collective action to support industry and policy changes that benefit all creators.
Featuring:
Vicki Shabo, New America (Moderator)
Apoorva Charan, Take Me Home
Cassidy Dimon, FWD-Doc
Chanelle Elaine, Kashif Incubator and Twenty43 Ventures
Julien Turner, FreeLance
Justen Turner, FreeLance
About Solidarity House
The Solidarity House is a collaborative space and activation presented by a growing coalition of purpose-driven media, narrative, and cultural organizations. Building on over a decade of coalition work at Sundance Film Festival, it is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to imagine and build the future of independent storytelling. Learn more, review the Solidarity House Commitments, explore programming and more at: www.thesolidarityhouse.com
Access & Presence Notice
Due to the overwhelming interest in Solidarity House, we kindly ask all attendees to be mindful of their presence and to help make room for new individuals and fresh perspectives throughout the program. To remain compliant with safety and capacity guidelines—and to ensure a welcoming, cared-for environment for everyone—RSVPs are required for each event. If you do not have an RSVP you will not be permitted into the event. Attendance is limited, and spaces will be cleared after each session to allow for brief resets before the next program begins. We appreciate your cooperation and care in helping us steward the space responsibly. Learn more about access, wellness, protection, and community commitments at: www.thesolidarityhouse.com