Gender & Diversity in the Tyrolean Film Industry
The Cine Tirol Film Commission stands for professionalism, diversity, openness, and neutral, professional services. However, it is evident that there is still much work to be done, both behind and in front of the camera.
Gender and diversity are closely tied to social sustainability. They play a crucial role in reducing inequalities and fostering a more resilient society. Cine Tirol aims to contribute, providing perspectives primarily in the areas of ecological and social sustainability as well as diversity to further the advancement of the film location Tirol in these respective areas.
We contribute by encouraging networking initiatives, sharing relevant information, and urging filmmakers and producers to reflect on sustainability and diversity in their projects—whether in role assignments, staff recruitment or screenwriting. Gender and diversity sensitization efforts include information sharing via our communication channels, offering the best possible input for creative and responsible production practices.
We actively follow and participate in cultural and media policy events where we strengthen collaborations with regional, national, European, and international partners. Furthermore, we participate in film festivals and industry events to identify current developments at an early stage. Our mission involves drawing attention to socio-political issues, promoting a diversity of perspectives in the film industry of Tirol.
The expansion of collaborations and partnerships is a key objective, aiming to elevate existing initiatives by colleagues in the gender and diversity domain in Tirol. Our support primarily focuses on networking work, which has a social and sustainable impact on the film location Tirol and creates opportunities for fresh ideas while utilizing existing potential.
Visibility and awareness are essential tools for fostering a more just society. Our goal also includes supporting structural changes. To achieve this, we have incorporated a statistic regarding gender and diversity in our reporting. This allows us to showcase gender distribution in the projects we financially support. For comparability, we will follow the template of analyses conducted by the Swedish Film Institute and the Austrian Film Institute. We particularly focus on the roles of directing, producing, screenwriting and cinematography. By 2026, it is our aim to ensure transparent reporting on gender and diversity in Tirol. These findings can then serve as a foundation for further measures and services.
For more resources on gender and diversity in film and women empowerment in Austria:
Gender Focus | FILM in AUSTRIA
