A rebate program for film and TV projects that give women an equal shot was launched internationally Friday at the Berlin Film Festival.
The 10% for 50/50 campaign began in Sweden at the Goteborg Film Festival.Under the scheme, production, post-production and facility houses and other service providers who have signed up will offer a 10% rebate to projects that can demonstrate a gender balance.
That is done by accumulating points in various categories relating to the makeup of the cast and crew and spanning areas including heads of department, producers, directors, and writers.The hope is that offering a financial incentive will win over cash-conscious producers.
“The truth is everything is decided on the bottom line,” said film and TV producer Gale Anne Hurd (“The Walking Dead”), who spoke at the launch event.
“If you have 10% from a number of companies, that really adds up in a significant way.”The initiative is the brainchild of Helene Granqvist,
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