Women’s Empowerment in Creative Industries

The audiovisual industry is widely considered as a catalyst for social change and a tool for empowerment; the industry is making huge efforts, internationally, to represent men and women equally, thus bridging the gap between gender barriers. In this session, an ensemble of female protagonists discuss how the industry can reinvent itself, offer greater inclusivity in terms of opportunities, and celebrate the creative efforts of women, who make immeasurable contributions to the enrichment of the audiovisual industry nationally and globally.

Speakers:
Sandra Stern – President, Lionsgate
Chiara Sbarigia – President, Cinecittà
Anne Thomopoulos – Partner, Legendary Global

Moderator: Melanie Goodfellow, Senior International Film Correspondent, Deadline