Kijiweni Productions at the EAVE Impact Think Tank 2025

Written By Amil Shivji

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We are proud to share that our Producer, Amil Shivji of Kijiweni Productions, took part in the seventh edition of the EAVE Impact Think Tank, held on January 18 & 19, 2025, in Trieste, Italy, during When East Meets West.

This year’s Think Tank focused on equitable approaches to producing, with participants exploring how to embed inclusive practices throughout the production process — from development to distribution. Together, they worked on a practical guide for producers committed to impactful, community-driven storytelling.

Key ‘Guiding Principles’ from the report include:

  • Embed inclusion from the start: Inclusion isn’t an add on – it must shape every stage of the process.

  • Share power and access: Be transparent with budgets, rights and roles. Ensure all collaborators can fully participate, including through travel, with support for language accessibility and other inclusion needs.

  • Stay close to the community: Prioritise resources, talent and distribution strategies that benefit the people and places at the heart of the story.

  • Value more than money: Recognise cultural, creative and community contributions – not just financial ones.

  • Build mutual benefit: Co-productions should uplift everyone involved, especially the partners in low-capacity or historically marginalised regions.

  • Disrupt the default: Use co-productions to challenge industry norms and centre new voices and narratives.

Read the report here - EAVE Think Tank Report 2025

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