Sahar Baghery graduated from the French National School of Statistics and Economic Administration, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of Southern California. Her career began in London, then Los Angeles (CNN, NBC Universal), and continued in France (Walt Disney Company, CANAL +, Mediametrie, SACD). She joined Amazon and Prime Video in 2018 to lead Worldwide Business Development, then moved to Amazon Studios to lead Programming Strategy in EMEA. Since June 2022, she's heading Content for Prime Video in France.

 Prime Video is a premium streaming service that offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies - all with the ease of finding what they love to watch in one place. Prime Video offers customers thousands of popular movies and TV shows including Originals and Exclusive licensed content to exciting live sports events. The service also offers members the opportunity to subscribe to add-on channels which they can cancel at anytime and to rent or buy new release movies and TV box sets on the Prime Video Store. Prime Video is a fast-paced, growth business - available in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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We are the Spanish Observatory of Diversity in the Audiovisual Media.

We analyze the audiovisual representation of LGBTIQA+, racialized, and disabled people in Spain to promote change and achieve more responsible and diverse media.

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GLAAD REWRITES THE SCRIPT FOR LGBTQ ACCEPTANCE.

As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

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GADIM – visibility, accessibility, representation, inclusion The Global Alliance for Disability in Media and Entertainment was created to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in mass media.
GADIM’s mission is informed by Article 8 (Awareness-raising) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

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We're Scope, the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities. We provide practical advice and emotional support to disabled people and their families whenever they need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

As a global Intercultural, DEI, and Communications Strategic Advisor, Thought Leader, Non-Executive Director, and Investor, Fathima Beckmann is dedicated to driving societal and industrial transformation worldwide while developing and growing a globally resonant regenerative culture. With extensive international experience, Beckmann brings a wealth of expertise in governance and strategy, diversity, equity, inclusion, communications, and thought leadership, particularly within the tech, telco, and media industries.

Based in Madrid, Spain, Fathima has held regional leadership roles in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dubai, UAE, with Intel Corp, Microsoft, and Huawei. At Paramount Global, as Senior Vice President, Beckmann spearheaded DEI and Communication efforts across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, championing a culture of integration, gender equity, and inclusive leadership. Fathima´s core competencies include mobilizing multicultural teams, fostering impactful partnerships, and driving strategic alliances.

Beckmann has served as a Non-Executive Director/Advisory Member for 15 years on NGOs dedicated to empowering youth and communities, including Eskom Science Expo, Mindset Education, the Maths Centre, Cotlands, The Delta Environmental Centre, and UNICEF. Fathima has also led strategic alliances for public-private partnerships aligned with the SDGs, collaborating with Global Citizen, UNICEF, the UN World Food Program, the Gates Foundation, the Mastercard Foundation, and Malaria No More.

Beckman´s qualifications include certifications in Fostering and Advancing Diversity and Inclusion from INSEAD Fontainebleau, France, and Yale University, US. Fathima is a graduate of the Women In Cable Telecommunications Global Rising Women Leaders Program and holds a BA Degree in Communications from the University of South Africa. Through her work, Fathima strives to cultivate a regenerative culture that resonates globally, ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth for current and future generations.

With over fifteen years experience in the creative industry, I work in different capacities related to storytelling (showrunner, executive producer, director, writer) with a focus on short-form web series for young audiences.

I use my vast knowledge of YouTube to help brands and IP owners navigate the challenges of the digital space. I am passionate about unconventional stories and formats as well as new technologies. 

Betty Sulty-Johnson is an independent producer and distributor based in Paris (France). She co-founded and co-directed the first festival dedicated to showcasing the work of Black women both in front of and behind the lens from 2005 to 2009 in London (UK).

She worked for France Télévision Distribution, 100% Distribution, Lagardère Studios (now called Mediawan) and Trace Studios where she established a distribution entity specialised in selling Afrocentric content. At Trace Studios, she coproduced an animated series with Côte d'Ivoire called KENDA and a young adult series called ZETWAL and filmed in the French Caribbean in Guadeloupe.

She served for 2 years on the CNC Images de la diversité commission and is now a member of the French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques (Les César)