There is considerable concern regarding the lack of women nominated in all categories of film industry awards and fear the lack of female judges is a contributing factor.   The industry demands equal representation of men and women on all jury categories from 2017 onwards.

Government support should be contingent on this criteria being met.

If anyone dares to say - we can't do that because there aren't enough female directors, writers, editors, cinematographers, sound editors, composers, production designers, animators or costume designers - the only possible response is, that's EXACTLY why we need to do this. 

This request is being made on behalf of all female filmmakers and is supported by men and women working in the film industry.