Representation & cultural practice · Working

Cultural consultant

ELI5

A specialist or community adviser who helps a project represent a culture accurately and respectfully.

Used in conversation

“The production plan needs to address the cultural consultant before work begins.”

Definition

A specialist or community-connected adviser supporting accuracy, context and respectful practice.

Here “Cultural consultant” means: A specialist or community-connected adviser supporting accuracy, context and respectful practice.

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Explains access, language adaptation, care, provenance and emerging synthetic-media responsibilities.

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