Adam Piron, director of the indigenous program at the Sundance Institute

Narrative sovereignty embodies the reappropriation by indigenous peoples of their own narratives, freeing themselves from colonial stereotypes and perspectives. This movement transforms storytelling into an act of self-determination, ensuring the cultural integrity and accuracy of the stories brought to the screen. An essential approach to decolonizing imaginaries and minds and enriching global audiovisual creation.

Adam Piron is a filmmaker and curator of Kiowa and Mohawk descent, currently director of the Indigenous Program at the Sundance Institute. Co-founder of the collective COUSIN. A recognized critic (Criterion, Mubi), Adam advocates for narrative sovereignty, intervenes globally as a juror and mentor to promote the diversity of indigenous voices, and actively supports indigenous experimental cinema.

Khadidja Benouataf, president of the Impact Social Club

Impact production aims to drive real social, cultural or environmental change through a film. What does a successful impact campaign look like? How to develop an impact strategy? How to determine relevant objectives and which creative actions to prioritize?
Award-winning impact producer and co-founder of the Impact Social Club, Khadidja Benouataf sits on the board of the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA). She trains and supports filmmakers internationally through reference structures such as Doc Society and Documentary Africa. A recognized expert (Berlinale, IDFA, Sheffield Doc Fest), she has advised more than 70 documentary films and co-designed the UAL Storytelling Fellowship program at the University of the Arts London.