Diversity In Film

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Venice Film Festival red carpet with a sparse crowd, symbolizing the criticism regarding lack of diversity in the 2026 lineup.

Venice Film Festival 2026: A-List Premieres, Diversity Criticism

Despite a record 4,500 film entries, the 83rd Venice Film Festival has opened to an 'almost complete absence of female directors' in its programming, according to Le Monde.

Andre Silva·September 1, 2026

Diverse filmmakers hopeful for opportunities contrasted with a shadowy figure representing gatekeepers at a film festival.

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TIFF's Talent Programs: Impact Amidst Diversity Crisis

While film festivals like TIFF cultivate emerging talent, a crisis in programming diversity among gatekeepers limits the reach of diverse narratives, undermining these efforts.

Claire Donovan·June 20, 2026