Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MIA is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all individuals and companies involved are fully represented and welcomed. For us, inclusion is a core value that extends to both our staff and event participants. MIA actively listens to the needs, expectations, and interests of all stakeholders, promoting an approach that is truly inclusive—free from any form of exclusion. We are dedicated to making sure that everyone feels seen and valued, regardless of their socioeconomic or cultural background, religious beliefs, geographic origin, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
MIA is committed to driving diversity throughout the global audiovisual industry, aligning with the principles of equality and cultural diversity. Our goal is to ensure that the industry and the content it produces accurately reflect society. By adopting a clear corporate policy, MIA actively supports the representation of diverse cultures and genders.
At MIA, diversity and inclusion are reflected in:
- Equal representation of diversity on-screen and off-screen.
- Diverse and inclusive representation in the stories showcased at the Co-Production Market and Pitching Forum.
- Inclusive representation in content showcases.
- Balanced diversity in panel compositions.
MIA is also dedicated to advancing gender equality by challenging existing biases in the media and audiovisual sectors. We aim to foster positive cultural change through the promotion of diverse and empowering representations of women, both on screen and behind the camera.
Ethical Behavior and Wellbeing
MIA is fully committed to creating a respectful and safe environment, strictly prohibiting any form of bullying, discrimination, or harassment, whether in person or through physical or electronic communication, within its staff or among market participants. MIA follows the Rules and Ethical Behavior in the Audiovisual Field set by Women in Film, Television, and Media Italy, which serves as a proactive framework to prevent sexual harassment, intimidation, gender-based violence, body shaming, and any form of discrimination in the workplace or educational settings. Our priority is to safeguard the personal dignity of workers, employees, and students in the audiovisual industry.
We are also deeply focused on promoting mental health awareness and psychological well-being. Since 2021, MIA has implemented clear policies and procedures to address bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace, creating a foundation for psychological safety. We believe fostering mental health is essential to employee well-being and contributes to building a healthy, productive work environment.
WIFTMI Award for Co-Production Market & Pitching Forum Projects
Now in its fourth year, the WIFTMI Award, a prestigious recognition awarded by MIA in collaboration with Women in Film, Television & Media Italy (WIFTMI), has become a key feature of the event.The award is given to an Italian project selected within the Co-Production Market & Pitching Forum across the Animation, Drama, and Film Divisions. This award aims to strengthen connections between Italian productions and the international market, while promoting gender equality in audiovisual content. The WIFTMI team offers editorial consultancy to the selected project, evaluating it based on criteria that eliminate gender inequalities, foster positive representation, and ensure diversity and inclusion.
