"We need to ensure that the writers and producers who we work with are genuinely committed to telling our stories, are open to collaboration and working on new experiences that engage with the best interest of our culture at heart." - Rachel House
New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan believes there are currently two key drivers of change in the screen industry.
“What I am really interested in now is international efforts. I’m very excited about coming to New Zealand to participate in the [Power of Inclusion] summit because what we need to do is create an international coalition of women filmmakers and work in solidarity to unify our efforts."
Academy Award winner and activist Geena Davis will be among the speakers at the New Zealand Film Commission's (NZFC) Power of Inclusion summit in October.
The New Zealand Film Commission and Women in Film and Television International (WIFITI), with support from The Walt Disney Studios, will host a global summit set to tackle representation and inclusion in the screen industry this October.