International Women's Day 2022
#BreakTheBiasImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
We asked our Industry Friends to respond to one action someone could take right now in order to change a current bias.
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Sarah Gavron
Director"Primetime is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to achieve a gender-balanced production. I look forward to using it for future projects."
RECENT NEWS
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FeatureBAFTA Nominee: Carolyn McLeod
Casting Director"Trying to sustain a career in this industry, regardless of your job title, is difficult. I’ve always been freelance, so the ‘feast or famine’ aspect of having to constantly source one’s own work is not for the faint of heart. Trying to keep the faith and persevere is the tough part, but having a passion for whatever you do will get you through to the other side."
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FeatureBAFTA & Oscar Nominee: Nadia Stacey
Hair and Make Up Designer"That it pays to be brave and to not worry what people might think, just to be true to your design and what you believe is right for the characters. I’ve also learnt that by immersing yourself in the world you are trying to create that little gems of ideas spark. I’ve also learnt that sometime it pays for me to listen to that secret inner punk."
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FeatureBAFTA Nominee: Sheena Duggal
VFX Supervisor"Don't be afraid to ask questions, no one can know it all, it takes a village, smart people surround themselves by smarter people. Normalise being OK saying "I don’t know, but I’ll find out and get back to you". Care about making a good film and telling a good story, but don’t care too much, make sure to find a good work/ life balance. Apply practical intelligence to problem solving. Look at the world, observe, light, photography and art there’s so much to learn. Love what you do."
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FeatureBAFTA Nominee: Posy Dixon
Director"When I was starting out, female identified individuals got ushered into production roles. So fight that wave if you feel it sucking you in and it’s not truly the direction you want to go in. Advice would just be shoot and edit as much as you can. Hone your skills and the rest will follow."
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FeatureMental Health Awareness Week 2022
To highlight the importance of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, of which the theme is Loneliness, we are spotlighting incredible trailblazers in our industry who are making outstanding contributions in representing mental health on screen. While there has been an amazing mental health movement in recent years, the Industry still needs to make great leaps in accurately representing mental health on screen as well as facilitating it off screen.
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FeatureBAFTA Nominee: Hester Ruoff
Producer"Not everyone is going to agree with you, so don’t let that deter you from pursuing what is on your heart. Put your head down, work hard, treat others how you would want to be treated and always always lead by example."
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Guilds, Unions & Societies Who Endorse Us
Iris Ng
Cinematographer"We need to disarm our gaze from othering, and the way we do this is to reflect the diversity of our world with the people behind the lens"
Industry Partners & Friends
Entertainment professionals are currently facing unprecedented challenges.
We are here to help.
FEATURED MEMBERS
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FeatureKate Reid BSC
Cinematographer"It was a harder industry to break into than I ever imagined, but once I learnt about this job it was the only thing I could see myself doing, so I just kept going. From my perspective now, older and hopefully a bit wiser, I would say the main challenges are the limits we place on ourselves."
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FeatureClaire Anne Williams
Hair & Make Up Designer"I do believe there has been change in the industry thanks to the Time's Up, Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements. I truly believe that everyone should feel safe in their work place, and that everyone deserves a right to earn a living to take care of themselves and their families free of impediments of harassment, racism, sexual assault and discrimination."
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FeatureSvetlana Miko ACO
Steadicam Operator"The art of filmmaking stood out for me. I love the format but I also love the physicality the way an operator is part of the process. To me, it is the joy of being lost in executing a shot, but also being amidst the wonderful and amazing creative collaborations; being a part of the triangle of vision between operator, cinematographer and director is great."
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COVID-19 UPDATES: FOR A LIST OF RESOURCES HEAD TO OUR FEATURED MEMBER SECTION
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FeatureOUR TEAM HAS GROWN!
Welcoming Our New AssistantsWe're so pleased to announce that we are growing our team and adding a new Communications Assistant and Executive Assistant who will be helping us across the platform, connecting women in film online!
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FeatureAutism Awareness Month 2022
In honour of Autism Awareness Month 2022, we are highlighting incredible trailblazers in our industry who are making outstanding contributions in pushing for more representation of autistic people both on and off screen. With much stigma and misinterpretation still surrounding Autism, we hope to help start shifting this by spotlighting members, projects and people in the Industry who are paving the way for change! For more resources around language and workplace accommodations, check out Neurodivergent Creatives Network.
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FeatureExclusive Primetime Screenings
Member EventsTogether with Netflix, we will be bringing our members exclusive events which celebrate brilliant women filmmakers on Netflix, including access to previews, Q&As, online premieres and films which have been nominated for BAFTAs and Academy Awards.
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