Behind the Scenes with Britt: The Making of "Take Up Space" | Celestial Citizen Podcast
Celestial Citizen Season 4 Ep. 12 with Britt Duffy Adkins Available Now!
In this special episode of Celestial Citizen, we delve into the story behind the award-winning short documentary film "Take Up Space." The film highlights the stories of eight anonymous women and non-binary individuals who work in the space industry and have faced gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
We are joined by guest host and Celestial Citizen social media producer and community lead, Helen Floersh, to speak with the film's director and Celestial Citizen founder, Britt Duffy Adkins, about what inspired her to make this documentary and what she hopes it will achieve.
In this week’s episode, we will discuss the unique aspects of the “Take Up Space” narrative and how it differs from other documentaries on gender discrimination and harassment. Throughout our conversation, we will explore the recurring themes that emerged from these stories, share insights into the production process, and examine lessons learned along the way.
We also discuss the personal significance of this film for Britt and how it relates to her own experiences in the male-dominated space industry.
Later in the conversation, we shift our focus to the current state of the space industry with regards to gender equality. Britt shares her hopes for the film's impact and what she believes needs to happen next in order to achieve greater gender equity and a more inclusive industry.
If you are interested in viewing "Take Up Space," the short film will premiere March 31st on the Celestial Citizen YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Celestial Citizen on social media for updates. Also, please consider tuning into the podcast tomorrow for the special release of the “Take Up Space” four-part companion podcast series.
Join us for this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation about the power of film to spark change and create a more inclusive future for all in the space industry.
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Join us for a pre-release screening of “Take Up Space” today at 4pm PT!
We are also thrilled to offer an opportunity for this community to come together virtually for a special pre-release screening of “Take Up Space” TODAY, March 30th at 4pm PT!
Film Summary:
"Take Up Space" is a short film that spotlights the firsthand accounts of eight anonymous women and non-binary individuals from across the space industry and what their experiences have been with gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
This film reveals the current climate for gender minorities in a male-dominated space and just how much work still has to be done to make humanity’s future on- and off-Earth more inclusive.
*This film discusses sensitive topics related to sexual harassment, abuse, and sexual assault that may be triggering or traumatic for viewers.
Awards:
Winner of Best Short Documentary at Boden International Film Festival, April 2022
Winner of Best Documentary Short Film at Sci-On! Festival 2022
Official Selection for the Overview Effect Film Festival 2022
Official Selection for the Raw Science Festival 2022
Official Selection of the LA Women in Film Fest 2022
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