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UNHCR Program Director Hovig Etyemezian

UNHCR Principal Communications Advisor Anadil Hossain,

IEFTA President Marco Orsini

& Special Guests

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Actress/Producer Kat Graham

& Actor/Producer/Philanthropist Jimmy Jean-Louis

For A Roundtable Discussion Following The Screening Of

REFUGEE VOICES IN FILM

(Screening) Sunday, 22 May at Noon in Palais l

(Roundtable) Sunday, 22 May at 1:00pm on the Palais Stage (Palais -1)

Participate in discussions on how you can get involved and contribute to create change

The 5th edition of Refugee Voices in Film, a demonstration of the ongoing partnership between the UNHCR's "Telling The Real Story" program and IEFTA, honors the imaginative and humanitarian efforts of filmmakers as they document the experience of those enduring irregular migration, whether from violence, famine or political oppression. Using Narrative, Documentary and Animation formats, selected filmmakers – many of them refugees themselves – share untold stories of refugees everywhere. Here, refugees speak out about not only loss and desperation, but also resilience and hope. Witness the impact of film in giving a powerful voice to the displaced and dispossessed. This year's program is a focus from the female perspective.

Refugees feature in some of the most compelling works of recent cinema. This roundtable gathering will talk about innovative and creative approaches when filming humanitarian crises around the globe. Whereas some filmmakers are moving from observational into participatory filmmaking, this roundtable will look at how to shift the focus to refugees and migrants as audiences of films rather than simply subjects. It will also shed light on how visual storytelling can empower, inform, and help bring about change while expanding the boundaries of humanitarian filmmaking.

"In our long-standing partnership with IEFTA, UNHCR is excited to pilot this program with our Innovation team, to see how we can translate reaction into meaningful action.  Storytelling has always proven to be a powerful medium to shifts hearts and minds, and we are keen to learn how to harness this immediate emotional response in real time and direct it towards positive change." -- Anadil Hossain, UNHCR Principal Communications Advisor

The screenings will allow the audience to participate and engage in real time through QR codes, collectively encouraging involvement, and ultimately translating into action and positive impact for refugees. There is also the option to attend the virtual screenings aired simultaneously. Please visit marchedufilm.online for more information