Exclusive: Directors UK report concludes that there is “unconscious, systemic bias” towards male directors in UK.
An extensive new report commissioned by Directors UK has found that in the decade from 2004 to 2014, only 13.6% of working film directors in the UK were women.
‘Cut Out of the Picture: A study into the gender and inequality amongst directors in UK film,’ examines the data behind all 2,591 films made in the UK across that decade to explore how female filmmakers are faring at all levels.
The findings, which Screen will address in a feature to be published tomorrow, reveal that over that decade of study the situation not only stagnated, but worsened in terms of the number of female-directed films supported by public funding.
Over that period, just 21.7 percent of films receiving public funding had a woman at the helm, and that support fell dramatically in the seven years from 2008 to 2014; from 32.9% to 17%.
Crucially, the report...
An extensive new report commissioned by Directors UK has found that in the decade from 2004 to 2014, only 13.6% of working film directors in the UK were women.
‘Cut Out of the Picture: A study into the gender and inequality amongst directors in UK film,’ examines the data behind all 2,591 films made in the UK across that decade to explore how female filmmakers are faring at all levels.
The findings, which Screen will address in a feature to be published tomorrow, reveal that over that decade of study the situation not only stagnated, but worsened in terms of the number of female-directed films supported by public funding.
Over that period, just 21.7 percent of films receiving public funding had a woman at the helm, and that support fell dramatically in the seven years from 2008 to 2014; from 32.9% to 17%.
Crucially, the report...
- 5/3/2016
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Directors UK report concludes that there is “unconscious, systemic bias” towards male directors in UK.
An extensive new report commissioned by Directors UK has found that in the decade from 2004 to 2014, only 13.6% of working film directors in the UK were women.
‘Cut Out of the Picture: A study into the gender and inequality amongst directors in UK film,’ examines the data behind all 2,591 films made in the UK across that decade to explore how female filmmakers are faring at all levels.
The findings, which Screen will address in a feature to be published tomorrow, reveal that over that decade of study the situation not only stagnated, but worsened in terms of the number of female-directed films supported by public funding.
Over that period, just 21.7 percent of films receiving public funding had a woman at the helm, and that support fell dramatically in the seven years from 2008 to 2014; from 32.9% to 17%.
Crucially, the report...
An extensive new report commissioned by Directors UK has found that in the decade from 2004 to 2014, only 13.6% of working film directors in the UK were women.
‘Cut Out of the Picture: A study into the gender and inequality amongst directors in UK film,’ examines the data behind all 2,591 films made in the UK across that decade to explore how female filmmakers are faring at all levels.
The findings, which Screen will address in a feature to be published tomorrow, reveal that over that decade of study the situation not only stagnated, but worsened in terms of the number of female-directed films supported by public funding.
Over that period, just 21.7 percent of films receiving public funding had a woman at the helm, and that support fell dramatically in the seven years from 2008 to 2014; from 32.9% to 17%.
Crucially, the report...
- 5/3/2016
- ScreenDaily
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual Ves awards "the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on-the-keys artists who bring this work to life."
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
- 1/14/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominees for its 13th Annual Ves Awards, which recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Among the nominees — Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, Maleficent, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies and X-Men: Days Of Future Past – for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture. The awards will be held February 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. See the complete list below.
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
- 1/13/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
BFI Stats Yearbook reveals export boost, an ageing audience and an under-representation of women directors, writers.
The BFI Statistical Yearbook has revealed a continuing trend for older audiences in the UK and a worrying decline in the number of women writers and directors of UK films.
Over 45s flocked to UK cinemas in 2012, accounting for 36% of cinema-goers aged 15+. It marks the first time the group became the single largest proportion of the UK’s audience.
The 15-24 and 25-34 audience continued to decline with the former decreasing from 31% in 2011 to 25% of the total in 2012, the lowest number on record. The 25-34 age-range posted its second-lowest number on record at 19%.
Filmgoers aged 35-44 made up 20% of the total - joint highest for this age group on record.
Films with an above average audience in the 45-54 age group were Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Factors accounting...
The BFI Statistical Yearbook has revealed a continuing trend for older audiences in the UK and a worrying decline in the number of women writers and directors of UK films.
Over 45s flocked to UK cinemas in 2012, accounting for 36% of cinema-goers aged 15+. It marks the first time the group became the single largest proportion of the UK’s audience.
The 15-24 and 25-34 audience continued to decline with the former decreasing from 31% in 2011 to 25% of the total in 2012, the lowest number on record. The 25-34 age-range posted its second-lowest number on record at 19%.
Filmgoers aged 35-44 made up 20% of the total - joint highest for this age group on record.
Films with an above average audience in the 45-54 age group were Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Factors accounting...
- 7/23/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
I’ve never quite realized why comic book series are so sought after for adaptation into television shows. Rachel Rising, nominated for best new series at the 2012 Harvey Awards, is the latest comic book having its property picked up and it is because it’s so new compared to so many other books that I wonder if adapting it now is such a good idea. The plot of the books is cool – I’ll get to that in a bit – but what happens if the show catches up to the book’s story? It’s possible given how slow comics get through story. Would the show just make up its own story?
Those concerns don’t seem to matter to the Alcon Television Group, the division of Alcon Entertainment that picked up Rachel Rising. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Terry Moore, creator of Rachel Rising, will be on as an executive producer,...
Those concerns don’t seem to matter to the Alcon Television Group, the division of Alcon Entertainment that picked up Rachel Rising. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Terry Moore, creator of Rachel Rising, will be on as an executive producer,...
- 4/20/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
I can't remember a time when the horror genre was as prolific on television as it is right now. The cooler thing? The scares are poised to keep coming hot and heavy. Case in point: the upcoming adaptation of Rachel Rising.
THR reports that Alcon Television Group, the TV arm of Alcon Entertainment, has made Terry Moore's "Rachel Rising" the first piece of property it has picked up in its 10 months of existence. Moore will serve as an exec producer with Lloyd Levin, a producer well-versed in the comics sphere with credits such as the Hellboy movies and Watchmen. Alcon’s Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, and Sharon Hall will also exec produce. Ben Roberts, an exec at Alcon, is on board to produce.
"Rachel Rising," with its smart mix of drama and horror, has some commonalities with "The Walking Dead," including its audience. And it’s no coincidence that...
THR reports that Alcon Television Group, the TV arm of Alcon Entertainment, has made Terry Moore's "Rachel Rising" the first piece of property it has picked up in its 10 months of existence. Moore will serve as an exec producer with Lloyd Levin, a producer well-versed in the comics sphere with credits such as the Hellboy movies and Watchmen. Alcon’s Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, and Sharon Hall will also exec produce. Ben Roberts, an exec at Alcon, is on board to produce.
"Rachel Rising," with its smart mix of drama and horror, has some commonalities with "The Walking Dead," including its audience. And it’s no coincidence that...
- 4/18/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Rachel Rising, the acclaimed horror comic book series from artist Terry Moore, is heading to television. Alcon Television Group, the TV arm of Alcon Entertainment, has made Rising the first property it has picked up in its 10 months of existence. Moore will serve as an executive producer with Lloyd Levin, a producer well-versed in the comics sphere with credits such as the Hellboy movies and Watchmen. Alcon’s Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Sharon Hall will also exec produce. Photos: Deathly Entertaining: TV's Terrifying Serial Killers Ben Roberts, an exec at Alcon, is on board to produce. Rising, with
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- 4/17/2013
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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