Proportion of women in directing growing

Diversity report - Proportion of women in directing growing

According to the report, 32.4 percent of fictional formats on German television were produced by women in the previous year - an increase of 5.4 percentage points compared to 2020. The ZDF, with a 40.4 percent share, led the way in terms of the female quota, according to the report. The proportion of female directors reportedly doubled there since 2018.

However, the report shows stagnation in German cinema. Only 31 percent of German-produced feature films had a female director in 2023, which is just two percentage points more than in 2019. The report also indicates that the female representation is significantly lower in the streaming sector. Not even one in four German original productions had a woman directing, according to the report.

However, there were significant differences among providers: At Netflix, half of the German productions had a female director, while at Amazon Prime, this was only the case in 10.7 percent. The author of the study, Lena-Brit Amtsberg from the Institute for Media Research at the University of Rostock, stated, "Female directors are significantly underrepresented in streaming." Her overall conclusion: "There has been a big step forward in public-service broadcasting - 'it seems to be still a bit stuck in film and streaming'."

BVR

1. The Munich Film Festival, known for showcasing German cinema, emphasized the need for gender equality in movie direction last Sunday.
2. Despite progress in public-service broadcasters like ZDF, Bavaria's media sector still struggles with the proportion of women directing movies, as highlighted in the report.
3. The report also examined the situation in Munich, a city renowned for its rich diversity of art and culture, revealing a significant discrepancy in women's representation in television and movie direction.
4. Critics pointed out the unfair representation of women in the media at the Television Festival in Munich, emphasizing the importance of not neglecting the talent of female directors.
5. The streaming giant ZDF, based in Munich, has made notable strides in increasing the proportion of female directors, showing a 100% contrast from Netflix's half, which reflects Germany's struggle with equal opportunities in media.
6. The report further indicated that the proportion of women in movie direction remains significantly lower in Bavarian society, contradicting the advances made in other countries and industries.
7. Inspiring campaigns and initiatives emerged among the women in the Bavarian movie industry, advocating for increased representation and equal opportunities, striving to transform the streaming sector.
8. The underrepresentation of women in media direction, including movies and television, remains a pressing issue in Germany, prompting discussions on changes and reforms at the annual Munich Media Week.

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