Female Director's

Why women directors are such a rare sight?

1) Male-dominated industry

2) Small list of female screenwriters

3) To involved in bring up kids

4) Personality

5) Men carry equipment like an army unit, so it then it makes sense to put a man in charge


5 women directors

1) Gurinder Chadha – Bride and Prejudice/Bend It Like Beckham

Kenya, moved to Southall, got a job as BBC radio reporter. Began making documentaries in 1989.

2) Mira Noir – The Namesake/Monsoon Wedding
Born in India and is a New York film director and producer. Production – Mirabai Films.

3)Jane Campion – Sweetie/the Piano
Academy award-nominated film maker and academy award winning screenplay writer. New Zealand director and live in U.S.

4)Sharon Maguire – Bridget Jones Diary/the Godfather
Studied English and drama. She got a job with BBC as producer/director of The Late Show.

5)Phyllida Lloyd - Mamma Mia


3 ways female directors could be improved.

1)Join male directors and gain knowledge

2)Change there so that they have male name's

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