The presence of women in leadership positions in film production has been increasingly emphasized in debates and articles, given the historically male-dominated environment of filmmaking in any country. Although there is no data collection that covers all of Latin American cinema, there are few countries in which women are responsible for more than 30% of feature-length film directors, with the exception of Cuba and Costa Rica, where women directors are equal and even superior, although official data is vague. These surveys are essential for the necessary emphasis in public policies and for the regulations of public contests. From another perspective, Latin American female directors from different countries have been gaining prominence at international festivals. What are the perceptions of the professionals at the panel regarding this historic moment in their countries for the presence of women as protagonists in the creative processes? What are the limits to be fought?
Guests:
- Ana Carolina Soares – director of Ausente | Brazil
- Anna Muylaert – filmmaker honored | Brazil
- Laura Basombrio – director of Las Almas | Argentina
- Laura Danoso – director of Sariri | Chile
- Sol Infante Zamudio – director of Mala Educación | Uruguay
Moderator: Mariana Queen Nwabasili – curator of Latin American feature films at CineBH | Brazil