11 4.-Writing: Ask students to answer the following questions in their own words (write in reflective journals, computers, or simply free-write on paper): a.Why is representation in front of the camera (actors, stories, settings) important? b.Why is representation behind the camera (writers, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, caterers, costume designers, etc.) important? c.How can we create more fair and equitable representation in film and media? 5.-Reflection: In pairs, ask students to share their writing. If students feel comfortable sharing with the larger group, allow time for a whole-group share-out. These writing pieces can also be used as formative assessments. From The AFI Catalog Team: Cataloging and archiving practices have traditionally left out women and non-white filmmakers, making their work harder to find and losing the opportunity for these artists to be included in history books. One reason for this is the longstanding practice of prioritizing feature films over short films. Short films have been a popular outlet for storytellers who could not afford the cost of a feature or could not secure financial backing from a studio.
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