A report commissioned by the Australian Cinematographers Society shows the success of women directors of photography belies the ugly reality on set.
) suggests women are making great strides shooting film and television production.
One woman reported that an executive producer invited her to stay at his house, a lead actor put his hand up her skirt and groped her in a taxi, and a camera operator repeatedly suggested they sleep together. Another said that women’s bodies had been rated on set.A third woman reported that after being persistently sexually harassed by a crew member she was drugged and raped while on location.
“Camera departments are hyper-masculinised environments,” she said. “It’s time to stand up and be extremely clear about what’s not acceptable.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘My jaw hit the floor’: Report shows sexual harassment is rife in film and TVEven after the MeToo movement swept through Hollywood and sent producer Harvey Weinstein to jail, sexual harassment and abuse are “routine” in Australia, a new report shows. | EXCLUSIVE by gmaddox
Read more »
‘Shocking’ sexism and harassment in Australia’s film industry, report findsStudy reveals women more experienced but paid less, while Oscar-nominated cinematographer Ari Wegner calls findings ‘confronting’
Read more »
Andrews responds to Ombudsman's latest red shirts reportPremier Daniel Andrews has declared there is 'nothing to be gained' by him providing commentary on the Victorian Ombudsman's second investigation into Labor's 2014 red shirts rort.
Read more »
Ombudsman says Victoria Police should apologise in new 'red shirts' scandal reportThe Victorian Ombudsman's report into the Labor Party’s red shirts rorts finds no evidence Premier Daniel Andrews facilitated the scheme and criticises the way staffers were treated by police.
Read more »
Taliban crackdown 'suffocating' Afghan women as child marriages and abuse cases rise, report revealsWomen in Afghanistan are being forced to leave school in seventh grade and access to work has become restricted after the Taliban assuming power, according to a report compiled by Amnesty International.
Read more »
Inflation report boosts shares, Zip, Sezzle rocketShares got a boost from June quarter inflation data over a day that saw Sezzle lead the buy now, pay later juniors in a stunning rebound.
Read more »