If.com.au reports that almost three
quarters of parents and carers who responded to a 2018 Raising
Films Australia survey said their caring responsibilities have had
a negative impact on their career in the screen industry. Of those,
86% were women.
As a result, many were hiding the fact they
have kids or care for a loved one. Others simply left the industry
altogether.
Click here for a recent podcast on the
issue featuring Australians Tania Lambert ACS, Sky
Davies, Angela Cerasi and Hailey Bartholomew and how they juggle
being a partner, parent and filmmaker.
Click here to read an
excerpt from the podcast