Experts from Europe and Latin America Discuss Gender Parity in Film at Berlinale
Berlin, Germany – February 15, 2025 – As part of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), the Ibero-American Audiovisual Observatory, in collaboration with key industry organizations, will present a groundbreaking report on gender equality in film at the Latin American Corner. The event, titled “Is There Equality on the Screen? Approaching the Issue from Europe and Latin America”, will explore the disparities in audience reception, film distribution challenges, and investment in national film budgets across Ibero-America.
This conference marks the first in-depth analysis aiming to demystify whether gender parity exists in the film industry in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and beyond. Through the insights of specialized speakers, the discussion will delve into the perspectives and challenges of content creation and distribution in both Latin America and Europe.
Event Details:
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 15:30-17:00
Venue: Mirror Tent, Gropius Mirror Pavilion, Opposite Gropius Bau, Berlin
Distinguished Speakers:
- Daniela Alatorre – Head of the Mexican Cinema Institute (Opening Speech)
- Marysela Zamora – Head of Costa Rica Film Commission
- Sandino Saravia – Producer
- Elba McAllister – Head of Cineplex Cinema
- Jovita Maeder, Head of Bobine Films and Paris Peruvian Film Festival
- Moderator: Michel Salazar, Head of the Ibero-American Audiovisual Observatory, CAACI
A Unique Collaboration:
This event is organized by the Latin American Corner, an initiative supported by the Conference of Audiovisual and Cinematographic Authorities of Latin America (CAACI), the Ibermedia Program, the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, Proimágenes Colombia, and the Film Commission of Costa Rica, in cooperation with the EULAC Cinema initiative of the European Union. This multi-stakeholder initiative supports audio-visual cooperation between the two world regions with a focus on youth, gender and diversity.
Following the conference, attendees are invited to continue the discussion in a more informal setting at an exclusive cocktail reception.
As in previous years, CAACI will also take part in the European Film Market (EFM), one of the world’s leading platforms for the global film, media, and entertainment industries, held annually alongside the Berlinale.
As a vibrant marketplace, the EFM brings together key professionals—including producers, distributors, sales agents, buyers, and financiers—to buy, sell, and license films, series, documentaries, and other audiovisual content. Beyond its transactional role, the EFM serves as a vital hub for collaboration, trend exploration, and networking, contributing to shaping the future of the industry.
Moreover, during this edition of the Berlinale, CAACI will convene a new Advisory Council.
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Michel Salazar
msalazar@caaci-iberoamerica.org
+34 666 04 18 25
http://www.oia-caci.org
www.caaci-iberoamerica.org
About the Ibero-American Audiovisual Observatory (OIA) and CAACI:
The Ibero-American Audiovisual Observatory (OIA) is an initiative under the Conference of Ibero-American Cinematographic Authorities (CAACI), a regional organization focused on the development and integration of audiovisual and cinematographic production across 22 Ibero-American countries. Established in 2008, OIA serves as a key repository of statistics and data, providing insights into film production, distribution, exhibition, and legislative frameworks. It plays a crucial role in supporting informed decision-making by industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers.
CAACI, founded in 1989, aims to strengthen the region’s film industry by harmonizing national policies, preserving cinematographic heritage, and expanding the market for Ibero-American films. The OIA supports this mission by systematically collecting and analyzing relevant audiovisual data from CACI member states, drawing inspiration from the European Audiovisual Observatory.
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