creative voices

Ever been stuck in the mire of self-doubt, stifling your own artistic voice? What if I told you that the only thing standing between you and your unique pottery style is right between your ears - your mind. Get ready for a transformative conversation where we'll uncover the mental blocks that can hamper your pottery journey. Together, we'll explore how to tame the noise of comparison and self-doubt, as these are the biggest impediments to discovering your unique artistic voice. 

This isn't just about pottery; it's a lesson in self-belief and confidence. Forget about how your work looks to others, what truly matters is how it looks to you. You'll learn to appreciate your craft, continually improve upon it and steer clear of creative burnout. The echo of social media and the opinions of others can often cloud our perspective, but not anymore. It's time to stop caring about what others think of your pottery and start valuing your own opinion. Remember, if you believe your pottery is amazing, it will be. So, come along, let's master this mind game together and unleash the true potential of your pottery.

Our journey through the Berlinale Talents archive begins with the award-winning Brazilian screenwriter, director, critic and festival organiser Kleber Mendonça Filho (AQUARIUS; BACURAU). In this talk, Kleber Mendonça Filho reflects on artistic responses to the racial and social tensions and inequalities within Brazilian society. Due to the precarious political situation in Brazil, filmmakers are on the verge of a crisis - and yet find themselves in one of the best moments of Brazilian cinema. Sitting within the exploration of ‘Collectives’ during Berlinale Talents 2020, this conversation between Kleber Mendonça Filho and Head of the World Cinema Fund Vincenzo Bugno responds to a desire within the film industry to support dissident creative voices and challenge established hierarchies.