Deb Verhoeven at the Raising Films Australia Screen Industry Forum. (Photo credit: Rosie Keogh)
The screen industry needs to “meaningfully grapple” with the longstanding, systemic issues that impact upon parents/carers in the sector, according to Professor Deb Verhoeven, one of the researchers behind Raising Films Australia’s recent survey report.
The report, the initial findings of which were announced at the Adelaide Film Festival in October, is the result of a survey of the experiences of parents and carers working in the screen industry which received more than 600 responses.
Almost three quarters of parents and carers reported their caring responsibilities had a negative impact on their career in the screen industry. Of those, 86 per cent were women, many of whom were freelancers. As a result, many were hiding the fact they had kids or cared for a loved one, while others simply left the industry altogether.
Among the main...
The screen industry needs to “meaningfully grapple” with the longstanding, systemic issues that impact upon parents/carers in the sector, according to Professor Deb Verhoeven, one of the researchers behind Raising Films Australia’s recent survey report.
The report, the initial findings of which were announced at the Adelaide Film Festival in October, is the result of a survey of the experiences of parents and carers working in the screen industry which received more than 600 responses.
Almost three quarters of parents and carers reported their caring responsibilities had a negative impact on their career in the screen industry. Of those, 86 per cent were women, many of whom were freelancers. As a result, many were hiding the fact they had kids or cared for a loved one, while others simply left the industry altogether.
Among the main...
- 12/7/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
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