Women in film

Here are some women in the filming industry

Jane Campion

Born in Wellington, Jane studied anthropology at Victoria University. Travel Europe and Australia, where she did a diploma in arts. Her first film 'Tissues' won her a place at the Australian School of Film, Radio and Television in the early 80s. Only the second women to be nominated for Best Director Oscar and only woman to ever win Palm d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, Jane is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers from Australasia, Jane is known for: depiction of strong female lead characters, original and striking visuals, non-linear editing, narrative ambiguity. Created 'Peel' (1982), won Palm d'Or at 1986 Cannes Film Festival for best short film. 'An Angle at My Table' (1990), second prize at Venice Film Festival. 'The Piano' (1993), Palm d'Or Cannes, Best Original Screenplay Oscar and nominated for Best Director Oscar 1994. 'Bright Star' (2009), nominated for Palm d'Or. 'Top of the Lake' (2012), Emmy-nominee for directing.

Sofia Coppola

Director, screenwriter, and producer. As a child, Sofia appeared in several of her father Francis Ford Coppola's films. She studies photography at California Institute of Arts. Sofia wrote the screenplay of Jeffrey Eugenides' 'The Virgin Sucides' which won Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and Best Potion Picture 'Lost in Translation'. Cannes Best Director Award for 'The Beguiled'. As a filmmaker, she is known for long takes, close-ups and languid camera movements, exploring themes of alienation and ennui, and being an insider who critiques celebrity culture. She created 'The Virgin Suicides' (1999). 'Lost in Translation' (2003). 'Marie Antoinette' (2006). 'The Beguiled' (2017)