ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses how an artistic collective of young filmmakers tackles broader sociopolitical questions and gives the opportunity to showcase different perspectives on social reality. It also discusses the case of System_D, which is 'an inclusive neo-urban artistic festival'. System_D supports young filmmakers in making films and organizes a biannual film festival. The project is a part of the Piano Factory, a cultural and community centre in Saint-Gilles. They create an artistic answer to the political problem of misrepresentation of Brussels youth in connection to the riots in 2010 in Saint-Gilles, a so called 'heated neighbourhood' in Brussels. The project tried to give voice to Brussels' young people by organising workshops and other programs. After some time, they realized that these young people were already giving voice but lacked a forum for their perspectives, stories, and films. So 'giving voice' became 'giving a stage' on which positions and inequalities can be discussed.
