Jury President Annette Bening Points Out The Lack of Female Directors at Venice Film Festival | THR News

The video discusses the criticism of an Italian film festival for its lack of female directors, with only one out of 21 films directed by a woman. Annette Bening, the jury president, emphasizes the need for women to be creative and proactive in filmmaking. Vivian Chu highlights the importance of encouraging women in the industry. Festival director Alberto Barbera expresses regret over the low number of female-directed films but opposes quotas. The Toronto Film Festival is launching initiatives to promote gender equality, including a residency program for female filmmakers.

What was a major criticism of the Italian festival's lineup?

• Too many films directed by women

• Lack of female directors

• Excessive focus on action films

• Overrepresentation of American films

Who is the first woman jury president in more than a decade at the Italian festival?

• Vivian Chu

• Tiffany Taylor

• Annette Bening

• Alberto Barbera

What does Annette Bening believe is necessary for women filmmakers?

• To focus solely on women's issues

• To be sharp, shrewd, and creative

• To avoid mainstream cinema

• To work independently

What initiative did the Toronto Film Festival launch to support female filmmakers?

• A mentorship program with male directors

• A film competition exclusively for women

• A residency program and producers accelerator

• A scholarship for film studies

What is the Toronto Film Festival's fundraising goal for its gender equality programs?

• $2 million

• $5 million

• $3 million

• $1 million