In Toronto, Directing Is Women’s Work

A positive sign for women directors in Hollywood:

In Toronto, Directing Is Clearly Women’s Work
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Carey Mulligan in "An Education," directed by Lone Scherfig.

Published: September 10, 2009

FROM the tattoo on Diablo Cody’s bicep to Lone Scherfig’s leopard-spot pumps, it was impossible not to notice: The 34th Toronto International Film Festival opened on Thursday with the women in charge.

While still struggling to find their place in the movie industry at large — the number of directors at American studios remains well over 90 percent male — female filmmakers have managed to occupy some of this 10-day festival’s most valuable slots: those showcase screenings and press conferences in the first couple of days, when everyone is still paying attention.

[From At the Toronto Film Festival, Directing Is Women’s Work - NYTimes.com]

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