Queen Maxima and State Secretary of Culture and Media, Gunay Uslu, recently visited ROSE Academy in The Hague to highlight the development of new talents with a bicultural background in the audiovisual sector. The visit showcased the important work of ROSE Academy and the wider production collective ROSE stories.
ROSE Academy is a crucial part of ROSE stories, which includes ROSE theatre and ROSE publishing. The collective supports new makers with a bicultural background at the start of their career and helps develop their professional knowledge and skills. This is essential in promoting greater diversity in the audiovisual sector and fostering a more inclusive industry.
The Academy offers an artistic community for young makers to lean on, which can be invaluable in the early stages of their career. Through this community, young makers can collaborate with like-minded individuals and gain valuable feedback on their work. They can also benefit from access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, which helps them produce high-quality work.
During the working visit, new makers showcased their short films and spoke about their participation in the program they follow. This gave Queen Maxima and State Secretary Uslu a firsthand look at the talent being nurtured by ROSE Academy and the wider production collective. It also highlighted the importance of investing in the next generation of makers and fostering greater diversity in the industry.
The visit was an important reminder of the need to support new voices and diverse perspectives in the audiovisual sector. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive industry that truly represents the world we live in. ROSE Academy and ROSE stories are leading the way in this regard, and it is heartening to see that they are being recognized and supported by those in positions of power and influence.
