Greetings from Eckart von Hirschhausen // Premiere: Deceptively Real? Deepfakes, Democracy & the Power of Images

Impact

Apr29.

Deepfakes are no longer a future scenario, but rather characterise current debates about elections, disinformation and trust in the media. The growing concern in society shows this: The pressure to act is real. This is precisely where this format comes in: With the exclusive premiere of the documentary "Hirschhausen and the Deepfake Mafia", we are creating a common foundation.

In the subsequent discussion, Kerstin Siebert, Björn Staschen and Eckart von Hirschhausen will talk about responsibility, regulation and the question of how education and humour can help to expose digital deception.

15:00–16:15h

Format: Filmvorführung

Stage: Alabama Cinema

Programm

Apr28.

Let's Join Creative Forces! Networking, Music & Drinks

Together we are stronger – and that's why connecting in a relaxed atmosphere is one of the highlights of the GCES. Stakeholders and initiatives, speakers and funding organisations, associations and company representatives come together at Kampnagel to engage in dialogue.

18:00–22:00h

Format: Networking

Stage: Foyer

Apr28.

Film Screening: Der Unternehmer das Dorf und die Künstler

An entrepreneur and two conceptual artists are planning an unusual kind of event in Deppendorf: a publicity stunt, instrumentalisation - or the rousing power of art? The controversial idea creates meaning and community until the limits of what is reasonable are reached. The film tells the story of the art action "Fliegen retten in Deppendorf", planned and documented in 2012, in all its ambivalence, absurdity and humanity - as a found-footage story without judgement. At the same time, it shows how the action triggered a change in the company that continues to this day and the "Save instead of kill" movement.

A film by Marcelo Busse and Julia Suermondt.

18:15–19:45h