Today’s Directors Digest looks into controversy at Cannes, factual film happenings in Canada and Mexico, and gender-neutral award categories. Read all about it below.
Television
In the world of television, the Guardian explores how science fiction is becoming less male.
ITV revenue has dropped despite a 7% gain at production arm. (The Hollywood Reporter)
The team behind Murder In Successville have launched their own comedy label. (Televisual)
The MTV Movie and TV awards introduced gender-neutral acting categories — but statistics show they are still dominated by men.(Binge Colony)
Film
Controversy at Cannes, where a rule change is being suggested as a result of Netflix-backed films. (ScreenDaily)
Member Hope Dickson Leach spoke to Little White Lies about the positive impact having children has had on her career.
Meanwhile, the election of president Moon Jae-in in South Korea has heralded multiple changes in the film industry. (Variety)
The Hot Docs 2017 Award Winners were announced over the weekend, with Directors UK member Tony Palmer receiving the award for outstanding achievement.(Hot Docs)
Meanwhile, Gael Garcia Bernal has spoken about Mexico’s plan to save its image with documentary films. (IndieWire)
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