Robin Parker shared an image on the TM Hub

You are currently using an unsupported web browser. For the best experience using the Talent Manager website please consider upgrading your browser.

Only 1 woman among 12 nominees in the Bafta TV Craft directing categories? Academy vows to look at criteria after low submission turnout... https://www.thetalentmanager.com/blog/838/bafta-challenged-over-male-dominated-director-shortlists

5 Likes

580 unique views

6 comments

Michael S. Wilson

Even though I don't care what genders direct what, it should be about great storytelling, not what gender dominates. If you really look into media jobs you find that most of the technical jobs are male dominated such as camera, sound, lighting and other such positions with only a few being women, but the general PR & industry/celebrity protecting 'gatekeepers' you need to get passed first are ALWAYS women.
Where's the outcry about the lack of men in THOSE roles? Hypocritical don't you think?

4 years ago

Michael S. Wilson

And don't say "but this is different' because it isn't. It's the same issue I'm raising but from the sexually biased point of view of the 'other' media positions. You try & get one of the 'front of house' creative office jobs I mean those jobs that decide who pass the entertainment company 'vetting' process [the 'gatekeepers'], the PR & press office jobs, celeb concierge, meet & greet etc....you know, the jobs that aren't really tech orientated. Hardly ANY are male :-(

4 years ago Edited 4 years ago

Like Reply Report/Remove

Load 2 more comments...

Michael S. Wilson

If we're fighting for one injustice and using gender targeting to highlight change, then we should be fighting for ALL men & women who are under-represented in our profession. BOTH male & female have valuable insights & varied experience to offer ANY JOB IN SOCIETY, and just because a job is seen traditionally as masculine or feminine should NOT allow those in a privileged position of power use outdated methods to dictate WHO gets the opportunity to work in their chosen profession or not.

4 years ago

Like Reply Report/Remove

Zan Barberton

@Michael S.Wilson I think when there's a lack of outcry it's usually a sign that people are happy to let others do that job. My husband seldom clamours to be the one arranging childcare and organising the internet food shop (and it's a privileged position I get to choose the crisps flavour). I can't think why.... I'm all for equal opportunities! ;-)

4 years ago

Like Reply Report/Remove

Michael S. Wilson

......I'll get me coat ILMAO

4 years ago

Load 1 more comment...

Zan Barberton

Speaking as a women in Craft, I think it's noticable that when you start out men get funnelled into craft and women into admin. After having kids many of the trainee returnship schemes were also for Production Manager roles etc. For me it's at the Craft end where a lot of the really fun stuff happens and you get to play with all the best toys and make editorial decisions etc. So bring it on - we need more support and visibility!

4 years ago

The Talent Manager

Robin Parker shared an image

Journalist and consultant