"WHO'S DIRECTING?" PRESENTATION OF THE 2024 BVR DIVERSITY REPORT

Since 2013, the German Federal Association of Directors (BVR) has taken on the task of investigating which demographic groups receive directing assignments in the film and television industry and to what extent. Gender, age, and migration background are to be examined as equal parameters for diversity. The starting point was the fact that in 2013, only 9.6% of all fictional broadcast minutes were directed by women. The share of female directors in cinema fluctuated at a maximum of 20%. Since then, various quota demands and incentives have been issued, the effectiveness of which is publicly discussed based on the figures in the report during its presentation.

In the field of cinema, there is a comprehensive survey of fictional feature films from 2022/23. For the analysis, the gender of the directors of all feature films with German majority production is coded. The figures from 2023 provide a comprehensive picture of who directs fictional film and TV productions in Germany and give reason to consider the criteria by which these selections are made.

Criticism of this system is repeatedly voiced by filmmakers. The Diversity Report puts an end to speculations and claims such as: "Men don't get any jobs anymore." Based on the report, discussions will need to address gender, migration, and also the age of directors, which has significantly decreased, especially in media libraries and streaming platforms.

Keynote Speakers:
Lena Amtsberg (Uni Rostock)
Dr. Tanja Maier (Uni Rostock)

Speakers:
• Dr. Silvia Tiedke, (FFF Bayern)
• Alexander Bickel, (Editorial management series main evening, WDR)
• Katharina Görtz (Editorial management TV movie I, ZDF)
• Michael Lehmann (Producer, Managing Director Studio Hamburg)
• Heike Wiehle-Timm, (Producer, Managing Director Relevant Film)

Moderation: Bettina Schoeller-Bouju, Director (BVR)

Sun, 06/30, 12:30 pm
Location: Amerikahaus, Theatersaal
Language: German 
All are welcome.

Public