As previously reported by Radio Poland, British director Steve McQueen canceled his participation in this year's ENERGACamerimage Festival on Tuesday in response to controversial comments made by festival director Marek Żydowicz.
His remarks, which were criticized by British and American cinematographers' associations, suggested that changes in industry parity could result in more mediocre films.
According to Variety Australia, Cate Blanchett and the other jury members of Poland's Camerimage festival have released a statement expressing their continued support for the event and their commitment to engaging in "meaningful discussions" following the festival director's controversial remarks regarding the lack of female cinematographers in the lineup.
Cate Blanchett and her fellow jury members from Poland’s Camerimage festival have released a statement affirming their...
Opublikowany przez Variety Australia Środa, 13 listopada 2024
The jury, which includes Cate Blanchett, Anthony Dod Mantle, Anna Higgs, Sandy Powell, Rodrigo Prieto, Łukasz Żal, and Jolanta Dylewska, emphasized in a statement that “We welcome debate regarding gender representation” and reaffirmed their commitment to “meaningful discussions” about increasing inclusion and recognizing excellence in all forms within the industry.
The 32nd EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival, celebrating the art of cinematography, kicks off this Saturday and runs through November 23.
The following material provides a summary of the events from the previous edition of this celebration of the film world.
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