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Gabrielle Smith

BFI

Filmography Researcher

Gabrielle joins the CMC for her 4th year to work with the blogging team. With a passion and interest in film, television and children’s media – Gaby is a researcher at the British Film Institute, with previous experience in academia, and has published in IJOSTS and has written for BAFTA on the subject of children’s media and mental health on screen.

Report – Don’t Mention the C Word!

Posted on: Friday 05 July 2019 3:59pm

This session explored the way in which class and socio-economic background is (and has always been) an important driver of diversity on and off screen. This panel discussed personal and professional experiences of why inclusion is imperative at all levels. Takeaway: Ask young people what they need? They won't ask…

Report - Research 3 & 4

Posted on: Wednesday 03 July 2019 3:00pm

Two back-to-back presentations providing thought-provoking research considering today’s media landscape, both on and offline. Research 3 looked at attitudes regarding who makes the rules on age ratings as a point of contention and debate. Combining independent research and the BBFC Public Consultation, the panel delved into some of the concerns…