All Diversity articles – Page 15
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NewsGeorgia Governor vetoes controversial anti-LGBT bill
Critics have hailed a decision by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to block a religious liberty bill that they claimed would have discriminated against the LGBT community.
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NewsHollywood a ‘straight, white, boys' club’ says study
A damning study released on Monday by the University Of Southern California has added fuel to the fire in the ongoing diversity furore, highlighting a paucity of opportunity for females, non-white ethnic groups and members of the LGBT community.
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NewsReport claims bulk of public film funding goes to men
EXCLUSIVE: EWA’s report find “significant under-representation” of women directors in film industry.
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CommentThe Big Question: Diversity
What one thing can be done - however small - to bring more minorities and women into the film industry?
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News‘Measureable change’ on diversity within five years, Goteborg report
Goteborg Film Festival’s Nostradamus Project report predicts that audiences will rebel against content that doesn’t reflect diversity.
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FeaturesCan the UK film industry meet the diversity challenge?
Long before the #OscarsSoWhite furore ignited, the British Film Institute had thrown down the gauntlet to the film industry with its new and extended diversity standards. Are the provisions on their own enough to bring more varied faces and stories to UK screens and meeting rooms?
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CommentCOMMENT: Birth of a game-changer
It is safe to say by this time next year, The Birth Of A Nation will not only feature among the best picture Oscar nominees but most likely will be the first on the list.
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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.