As a seasoned film critic with decades of experience under my belt, I have witnessed the evolution of the industry from black and white to high-definition color, yet one thing has remained stubbornly unchanged – gender disparity. It’s like watching a well-crafted script with a plot twist that never seems to end.
The Women Documentary Filmmakers Support Initiative, known as the Tech & Art Gap Fund for Female Filmmakers, will officially begin operation at the BFI London Film Festival on October 11.
Under the leadership of the Female Film Club, the film production company UNLEYEK (led by women), and tech-focused studio 19.Studio, a fund has been established. This fund offers £8,000 ($10,460) in additional financing to support feature-length documentaries that delve into how technology influences the realm of art.
This new endeavor arises as we continue to grapple with the persistent gender imbalance within the field. Notably, a study by the European Audiovisual Observatory revealed that women professionals in Europe, encompassing UK productions, accounted for only 24% of the film production sector from 2019 to 2023.
Speaking as a woman who produces independent films, I can tell you that it’s extremely challenging for such projects to flourish. In the U.K., the total expenditure on film and premium TV production amounted to £3.11 billion ($4.06 billion) in 2023. However, only a small percentage of this money, around 10-15%, actually goes towards independent productions, while big studios account for a whopping 80%. This means that smaller projects are often left struggling for resources. Our aim with our fund is to create a more balanced environment by offering assistance and resources to female filmmakers, so their voices aren’t overshadowed by larger-budget productions, as shared by Martina Russo, the CEO and producer of UNLEYEK.
The fund welcomes applications from female filmmakers who belong to the Female Film Club, even those utilizing the complimentary Networking Space. The proposed projects should emphasize the convergence of technology and art.
Liza van der Smissen, one of Female Film Club’s co-founders, expressed her excitement about launching a fund specifically for documentary filmmakers, a field where numerous women get their start. She believes this initiative will create a significant change not just for the grant recipients but also as a powerful statement to women everywhere: “We recognize you, and your work holds value.
The fund is based on the four core principles of the Female Film Club: expertise, perspective, connections, and innovation. Nicole Lieberman, a co-founder of the Female Film Club, stated: “By collaborating with the Tech & Art Gap Fund, we’re enabling women to utilize these advancements effectively and realize their creative ideas.
The fund will open for applications on Nov. 11 via Film Freeway.
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