All Diversity articles – Page 16
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NewsAcademy introduces diversity changes
In a unanimous vote, the Academy’s board of governors have approved what it called “substantive changes” designed to make the Academy’s membership, its governing bodies and voters “significantly more diverse”.
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NewsIdris Elba calls for greater diversity in media
Idris Elba has argued that UK television is in need of a “Magna Carta moment” on diversity and is still failing to reflect modern Britain.
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CommentCOMMENT: The Oscar doesn't go to...
A lack of diversity was glaringly apparent in this year’s Oscar nominations, writes Matt Mueller.
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NewsAMPAS head vows diversity review
Referring to the all-white roster of this year’s Oscar acting nominees, Cheryl Boone Isaacs said she was “heartbroken and frustrated”.
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NewsHasbro to add Rey to 'Star Wars' Monopoly following backlash
Toymaker vows to add lead character token following accusations of sexism.
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NewsJJ Abrams talks women in 'Star Wars'
Director of The Force Awakens reveals the thinking behind writing strong female roles.
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NewsEurimages to honour female directors with dedicated prize
Best Female Director Prize to be worth $33,000.
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NewsOnly six women directors in top 100 films at UK box office
Female directors, writers and stars are hugely under-represented in the UK top 100.
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NewsJohn Boyega’s agent on UK diversity: “There’s a storm coming”
Identity Agency Group CEO Femi Oguns talks diversity challenges ahead of Screen Film Summit appearance.
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NewsCarol Morley slams gender imbalance in film industry
The Falling director spoke at This Way Up conference in Manchester.
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NewsLionsgate, Proyas issue 'Gods Of Egypt' diversity apology
Studio, director apologise over lack of diversity in Gods Of Egypt cast.
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FeaturesGeena Davis: the game changer
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: On the back of the global symposium on gender in media that took place at the BFI London Film Festival, Geena Davis spoke to Wendy Mitchell about her mission to improve gender parity in Hollywood and beyond.
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NewsFirst FEDS trainee scheme scores strong employment record
Traineeships in film exhibition, distribution and international sales led to employment for more than 50% of participants.
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NewsPicturehouse exec Clare Binns calls for diversity shake-up
This year’s Screen Awards Exhibition Achievement Award winner also called for more women in top jobs.
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NewsGermany calls for cultural diversity guarantee in TTIP talks
The German government has issued a clear call for guarantees of diversity in the areas of culture and media in the ongoing TTIP free trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the US.
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NewsGeena Davis Symposium: UK stats healthier than US
The UK industry has something to celebrate about women in film - at least compared to more dismal stats in the US.
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NewsGeena Davis: Gender parity on screen can be changed overnight
At the rate of recent growth, it will take 700 years for women’s representation in the media to reach gender equality. That’s not good enough for Geena Davis, the Oscar-winning American actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
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NewsProtests and Chantal Akerman tribute kick off BFI London Film Festival
Feminist protesters jumped the barriers at the premiere of Suffragette.
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NewsICO launches women in cinema scheme
Training scheme to help women in film exhibition take the step up into senior management.
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NewsZurich: Ellen Page calls for more diverse stories
Actress Ellen Page wants to show more diverse stories on screen as she builds up the producing side of her career,