EWA Network and Film Centre of Montenegro event in Festival de Cannes

EWA Network and Film Centre of Montenegro event in Festival de Cannes

The Film Centre of Montenegro and the European Women’s Audiovisual Network are pleased to invite you to the panel discussion:

EMPOWER HER FILMS: Gender diversity in film in Montenegro, Moldova and Slovenia.

A conversation about tackling challenges and creating opportunities for female talent and female-driven filmmaking. Addressing questions like what it means to be a woman who wants to succeed in countries in transition (and not only) and with still quite patriarchal traditions and mentality, where  family violence, misogyny,  stereotypes are day-by-day challenges. How can film contribute to overcoming these problems and conditions? What are the best policies and practices/models with tangible impact/results?

Speakers:

●      Aleksandra Božović - Director, Film Centre of Montenegro

●      Valentina Iusuphodjaev - Director, Moldovan National Film Centre

●      Sonja Prosenc – Film director, Slovenia

●      Ada Solomon – Producer, Romania and EWA Network Vice-president

Moderator: Anamaria Antoci, Executive Director, EWA Network

The panel will be take place at SEE Pavillion, number 135 of the Village International.It will be followed by a Networking Cocktail