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Join the Mosquers team for a preview session ahead of the launch of their Inclusivity Guide, coming this September. This short presentation shares current research findings on accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices within the Canadian audiovisual sector. The session will also feature a case study with a Muslim artist, highlighting lived experiences in the industry. Designed as a lead-up to the guide’s launch, it offers insight into practical challenges and emerging recommendations for more equitable screen industry environments.
Executive Director, Mosquers Film Festival
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Based in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) on Treaty 6 territory, Rhia Aden is a filmmaker, programmer, and screen sector leader committed to amplifying Muslim and other underrepresented voices in film. As Executive Director of the Mosquers Film Festival, she champions Muslim and BIPOC storytelling while creating opportunities for emerging creatives. Previously, she managed talent development at the British Film Institute. Rhia also advises the Canadian Independent Screen Fund's Audience Development Program and recently completed her debut narrative short film, The Eldest Daughter.