London Film Festival Exposes Gender Gala Gap: The BFI London Film
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
A 43% overall share means nothing when 90% of galas are still male-dominated—female directors get the indie slots, not the red carpets.
💡 Why it matters
This gala disparity directly limits women's access to the high-visibility premieres that secure distribution deals and award-season momentum.
The BFI London Film Festival programme features 43% female-directed films, but only 2 of 21 gala slots are helmed by women. Director Kristy Matheson noted that the industry dial is not moving for female filmmakers beyond debut features.
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