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.