European Audiovisual Observatory’s Report: Women’s Representation in Film Hits 24%

A new report reveals the share of women in European film roles rose to 24% in 2023, with significant discrepancies in specific positions. Women represent 30% of producers, editors, and directors, but only 12% as cinematographers and 10% as composers. The report cites low active workforce participation and unequal job opportunities as contributing factors to these disparities.

A recent report by the European Audiovisual Observatory reveals a slow increase in the representation of women in European film roles from 19% in 2015 to 24% in 2023. Women account for about 30% in roles like producers, editors, screenwriters, and directors, but only 12% as cinematographers and 10% as composers. These low percentages highlight persistent gender disparities, attributed to a limited number of women in the active cinema workforce and fewer job opportunities compared to men, except in editing.

The European Audiovisual Observatory’s report encompasses data from EU27 nations along with several non-EU countries, including the UK. It aims to assess the gender distribution within various professional roles in the film industry, illustrating an ongoing imbalance in women’s participation despite slight overall improvements in representation over the years.

The findings emphasize the urgent need for initiatives to enhance female participation in the film industry, especially in technical roles where they are significantly underrepresented. Identifiable barriers persist that hinder women’s career advancement in cinema, necessitating targeted interventions.

Original Source: www.coe.int