Understanding Gender Representation in Film

Naomi McDougall-Jones shares her experiences in the film industry, highlighting the challenges women face in securing meaningful roles. She discusses the broader impact of media on societal perceptions and calls for a revolution to change the industry. Naomi presents a four-point plan to support female filmmakers and promote diverse storytelling.

What realization did Naomi McDougall-Jones have about the roles available for women in the film industry?

• They were primarily action-oriented.

• They were mostly lead roles.

• They were often stereotypical and limited.

• They were diverse and challenging.

What did Naomi's agent say about her suitability for roles?

• She was perfect for all roles.

• She was too smart for the roles available for women in their 20s.

• She was too pretty for the roles.

• She was too experienced for the roles.

What was the reaction of the male producer when Naomi and her team presented their female-led film?

• He was fully supportive.

• He suggested hiring a male producer for credibility.

• He offered to fund the entire project.

• He dismissed the idea entirely.

What was the outcome of Naomi's film despite industry skepticism?

• It failed to gain any recognition.

• It was a commercial flop.

• It won awards and was successful at festivals.

• It was never completed.

How does media influence societal perceptions according to Naomi?

• It solely influences fashion trends.

• It shapes career choices, emotions, and identity.

• It only affects entertainment choices.

• It has no significant impact.

What does Naomi suggest about the impact of seeing women in diverse roles on screen?

• It helps develop empathy and understanding.

• It only affects female viewers.

• It reinforces stereotypes.

• It has no impact on viewers.

What percentage of films are directed by women in the studio system?

• 50%

• 18%

• 12%

• 5%

What is the financial benefit of films by and about women according to studies?

• They make less money than other films.

• They make the same amount of money.

• They make 23 cents more on every dollar.

• They are not profitable.

What is the first step in Naomi's four-point plan for revolutionizing the film industry?

• Watch movies by female filmmakers.

• Disrupt through business.

• Invest in each other.

• Make movies.

What is the final step in Naomi's four-point plan?

• Watch more movies.

• Invest in each other.

• Disrupt through business.

• Make short films.