Women in Cinematography Petition

Posted Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

Women in Cinematography Petition

Camerimage is the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography and is the most recognized festival dedicated to the art of cinematography and its creators – cinematographers.

Women in Cinematography have released a petition with a call to action for the Founder and team of Camerimage Festival to take greater strides towards equal gender representation of cinematographers at its prestigious festival.

This year Cate Blanchett has been named as Jury President, so this is a great moment to amplify her values and activism and finally commit to screening a programme of films that truly reflects the wonderful work of female cinematographers across the globe alongside their male counterparts.

They are encouraging Camerimage to embrace the  following actions:

     Increase Representation: Ensure a fair gender balance in your invitations to panelists, jurors, and featured filmmakers. 

     Support for Emerging Talent: Create programs that promote and nurture emerging and mid-career cinematographers and film professionals from underrecognized groups, including women. For instance, opening up the TV competition to cinematographers of later episodes.

     Transparency and Accountability: Publish annual reports on diversity within your participants and screened filmmakers to demonstrate a genuine commitment to parity. Including women and publishing the identity of your selection committee would inspire greater transparency and faith that your selection process is fair.

     Equal Opportunities: Implement policies that support inclusion and advancement across all aspects of the festival, on and off the screen. 

By taking these steps, Camerimage can join other leading global film festivals and organisations that prioritise gender equality and diversity. 

Women in Cinematography believe in the power of cinema to challenge perceptions, inspire change, and unite audiences worldwide. Let us work together to ensure that Camerimage stands at the forefront of this movement towards a more equitable and inclusive future.

SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION:

https://chng.it/d5H7CtDhR7

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