Braver Spaces, strong teams.
On set, in the newsroom, on stage: Time pressure and dependency make it hard to speak up about discrimination and abuse of power. Good collaboration means that everyone can name problems without fearing for their next job. That is why we build structures with you that last beyond the project.
For an inclusive work culture in film, media and the arts.
Where we come in
A film set works differently from a company, and a company differently from an event. That is why each field has its own offer: Safer Sets, Complaint Structures and Awareness & Empowerment.
In every field, we work on three levels:
- prevent, before something happens
- intervene, when something has happened
- change, so that it does not happen again.
Film & Media Productions
Safer Sets. Time pressure, changing teams, steep hierarchies. We bring the Respect Code Film to set: with a Code of Conduct, a warm-up, training and an external trusted contact person.
Companies & Organizations
Complaint Structures. German equal treatment law (AGG) requires a complaints office: at broadcasters, streamers, production companies, publishers, newsrooms, theaters and festival offices. We set it up with you and train the people who staff it.
Events & Occasions
Awareness & Empowerment. Many people, a few hours, hardly any time to ask. We develop awareness concepts, train your teams and set up safer retreat spaces. So that guests, artists and crew know whom to turn to before something escalates.
— Testimonials
What our clients say
With inclusive media minds, the team on Resident Evil had an independent trusted contact person whom everyone could approach in confidence. Rebekka made her role clear and transparent from the start, including its limits with regard to the production. That is exactly what built trust.
Our clients
A selection of the companies and institutions that trust us.
- Streaming Netflix
- Film Constantin Film
- Film Wiedemann & Berg
- Film MOOVIE
- Film Construction Film
- Press Der Spiegel
- Funding body MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein
- Cinema Hamburger Kino: KinoKabaret
- Association ProQuote Medien
- Association Berufsverband der Herstellungs- und ProduktionsleiterInnen
How we work: Braver Spaces
Every team has conflicts. A braver space makes sure they come to the table early: with agreed rules and a feedback culture in which criticism is possible as equals.
Based on the Braver Spaces approach (Arao & Clemens 2013) and its critique (Verduzco-Baker 2018).
- Those with power lead the way: asking for feedback, naming mistakes, apologizing.
- Disagreement is part of the work. The tone is negotiable, the disagreement is not.
- What counts is how it lands, not what was meant.
- Criticism addresses behavior, not the person.
- Speak up early, without pressure: whoever needs time gets it.
- Everyone decides for themselves how much they share about themselves.
Our team: diversity & hands-on expertise
We are certified diversity trainers, managers, consultants, filmmakers and media scholars. We know everyday life on set and the work in organizations and HR departments. Not from hearsay, but from many years of our own practice.
And we know what we are talking about: we bring different social positionalities and our own experiences of discrimination.
Media features with, by and about us
DAS! Rote Sofa (NDR): aired June 7, 2026
Our own production: an inclusive set
What we recommend to others, we have tested ourselves: for the video series “Creator Makeover 2022” by Google for Creators, we worked behind the camera, with a diverse team put together by quota.
Have you experienced something yourself?
Not sure which service is right for you? We are not a counseling service, but we are happy to tell you where you can turn: write to us at info@imediaminds.com.
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Sexual harassment and violence
Themis Vertrauensstelle
Free of charge, confidential, anonymous if you wish.
Phone: +49 30 23 63 20 20 -
Discrimination
Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency
For example racist, or based on a disability, sexual identity, age or religion.
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Discrimination – local
Advice centre near you
Map of advice centres by the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency.
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Severe psychological distress
TelefonSeelsorge
Around the clock, free of charge and anonymous.
Phone: 0800 111 0 111
Let's talk
Not sure yet which offer fits? In a first conversation, we work out together what your set, your event or your organization needs. No obligation.