Catherine Hardwicke: “Be Fearless and Create Your Own” to Combat Hollywood Sexism

The first annual Women in Entertainment Summit took place at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood Nov. 5, featuring numerous panel discussions and fireside chats about the current state of the distaff half both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. Hosted by Arclight Cinemas’ executive vice president Gretchen McCourt, and featuring key-note speakers actor/activist Geena Davis and Women In Film President Cathy Schulman, the discussion centered not just on facts and figures illuminating gender disparity in Hollywood, but also on ways to combat unconscious bias, mentor the next generation and hold those in power accountable. “Nobody’s under the illusion they’re doing right by female directors,” Institute on Gender in Media head Davis told The Hollywood Reporter. “I think there is a belief that women are not quite as good directors.” Read More…