As this years festival was rapidly approaching, G Strategic facilitated a Brand Exploration Session with a cross-section of RPFF stakeholders, from festival founder Chandra Siddan to filmmakers, volunteers, community group leaders and RPFF staff. The group represented a wide range of experience and perspectives on the festival, and their insight and passion generated a synergy that was both inspired and inspiring.
Through a series of facilitated activities, the group brainstormed and pooled their collective wisdom around key topics: exploring RPFF context, defining stakeholder groups and needs, and translating those needs into ideas for RPFF web site content and functionality – as well as exploring other ‘low-tech/no-tech’ communications tools, sensitive to the fact that some stakeholders have limited access to web technology and/or linguistic or other barriers.
The Brand Exploration Session proved rich in insights and real-world observations. Primary research – direct input from front-line stakeholders – invariably provides valuable information and perspectives. In the case of RPFF, this direct consultation embodies two core values of the organization as articulated in the RPFF Strategic Plan 2010-2012: cultural awareness and inclusion. It is also a demonstration of authenticity and respect. All of these values are essential to this strategic process. The energy, passion, and generosity of this group was impressive, and illustrates the dedication to Regent Park Film Festival by all who participated. Bravo!
““What a great session! The format of the consultation, the quality of responses and the thoroughness of your research have been invaluable to the formation of our festival communications so far. You’re leading us to asking important questions about RPFF and towards a better understanding of how we would like to portray ourselves. Really looking forward to the next steps. Thank you!”
Ananya Ohri
Festival Manager
Regent Park Film Festival
