European Film Industry Adopts Gender Equality Declaration

Europe has weighed in on the issue of gender disparity in the film industry, adopting a declaration calling for policies to increase female representation at all levels, in front of and behind the camera. The declaration, adopted at a conference on gender issues held during the Sarajevo Film Festival, states that “women are considerably underrepresented in key job roles in the film industry” and that a true democracy “must make full use of the skills, talents and creativity of women and men alike.” Read More…