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Women in Film: Changemakers of Film and Screen Panel Discussion
12 May 2025 @ 1.00pm to 4.00pm
About Women in Film: Changemakers of Film and Screen Panel Discussion
An afternoon of talks and conversations from world-leading practitioners and industry professionals, including actors, film producers, casting directors, executives, and researchers.
Celebrate how women are shaping change and progress in the film industry, and how perceptions of the roles women and those with protected characteristics inhabit, both on and off screen, are changing.
The afternoon will draw on the ground-breaking research from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which is focused on creating impactful solutions for systemic change.
Hear from an inspiring lineup of industry leaders across talks and conversations, including a panel discussion with French-British actor and producer Oriane Pick (The Date), twice Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn, An Education), renowned Casting Director Lucy Bevan (Barbie, The Batman), chaired by TV and Radio Broadcaster Neev Spencer.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith, Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, will be in conversation with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, who most recently starred in Picture This (Amazon Prime), following an interview with BIFA award-winning actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who recently led the second season of Apple TV+’s Surface.
Produced by the Cultural Programme at the University of Oxford in partnership with Dr Stacy L. Smith, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and Ghetto Film School.
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About Women in Film
Produced by the Cultural Programme at the University of Oxford in partnership with Dr Stacy L. Smith, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and Ghetto Film School.
Women in Film is a day of screenings, talks, and conversations celebrating the incredible women working in the film industry – from bold, new emerging voices to the industry leaders shaping cinema today. Explore how the perception and representation of women and gender minorities, both on and off screen, are changing and what more can be done.
Experience new work by filmmakers in exclusive screenings. Go behind the scenes with filmmakers as they break down their creative process. Follow conversations and hear about research that inspires, challenges, and sparks change in the industry. Whether you’re here to learn, to connect, or simply to be moved by the future of filmmaking and gender equality, you’ll leave with new perspectives, fresh inspiration, and great connections.
All welcome, come as you are.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Free to attend, but booking is required.
Dates & times:
Monday 12 May 2025 at 1.00pm
Doors open at 12.30pm
Running time:
3 hours, including an interval
Age guidance:.
16+
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