Cate Blanchett Advocates for Diversity at Camerimage Film Festival

Blanchett and industry leaders address gender disparity and inclusion challenges in cinematography.

The Camerimage Film Festival faced controversy after its founder's remarks on diversity, prompting a panel on inclusion in the film industry.
Cate Blanchett, serving as jury chair, emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives for a healthier film industry.
Panelists, including Mandy Walker and Rodrigo Prieto, shared personal experiences of bias and the slow progress toward gender equality in cinematography.
Blanchett highlighted the Proof of Concept initiative, supporting marginalized filmmakers to break into mainstream cinema.
The festival aims to use its platform to foster meaningful dialogue and promote underrepresented talents in filmmaking.