Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.

George, a VERY special dog, is given a loving home by the Carter family, who have just moved to the countryside from the East End of London after winning the pools. The Carter's youngest, Sarah, bonds with George and forms a remarkable relationship. As the two enjoy their new surroundings, an accident occurs, and lives are changed in this heartwarming, magical tale from Vision in Production!
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
'Don't Lose Your Head' follows the motto of "grades aren't everything."
Black Christmas movies are few and far in between to find — so it is wonderful to see more representation on the screen just in time
Disney has kept its word and allowed a new generation of Black and/or African storytellers to tell their own original stories. The question remains, will the public keep their word?
When diverse representation is featured on-screen, it oftentimes comes with strings attached that undermine the message they were trying to send. This can be attributed to the fact that behind-the-screen, the industry primarily does not reflect the breadth of diverse difference that is present in daily life. That’s why when something as powerful and authentic as Minari comes along, it is both incredibly wonderful and needs a large audience to witness it.
Kung Fu Chit was a beautifully made, empowering short film that really spoke to me. Featured in Incluvie’s 2020 Film Festival, Kung Fu Chit tells the story of a girl who doesn’t quite fit in.