Listen
Directors and stakeholders tell us where the barriers actually sit.
Our Work
Evidence, advocacy,
and the rooms in between.
Four pillars carry the WAGE Project from lived experience to industry practice.
Pillar 01
Research & Data Collection
Our focus groups, surveys and interviews with women directors and industry stakeholders provide critical insight into the barriers and opportunities within the film industry.
- 100 women filmmakers surveyed
- In-depth interviews with directors
- Focus groups and stakeholder consultations
- Mixed-methods evaluation approach
The Goal
To understand the barriers women directors face, and identify practical solutions for industry transformation.
Pillar 02
Advocacy & Awareness
We amplify the voices of women directors through public service announcements, video campaigns and outreach efforts that challenge industry norms and promote gender equity.
- Public service announcements
- Video and social campaigns
- Media partnerships and press engagement
- Targeted outreach to industry decision-makers
Pillar 03
Workshops & Engagement
Interactive workshops and consultations empower stakeholders — including industry leaders and policymakers — to take actionable steps toward systemic change.
- Director consultations and listening sessions
- Stakeholder roundtables with funders and studios
- Policy workshops translating findings into action
- Networking that builds lasting professional ties
Pillar 04
Resource Development
We create accessible toolkits, digital platforms and advocacy materials to support ongoing efforts to champion women directors.
- Toolkits for directors and for hiring decision-makers
- A digital platform hosting findings and guidance
- Advocacy materials partners can adopt and adapt
- Open resources that outlive any single campaign
How It Fits Together
From lived experience to industry practice.
Evidence
Surveys, interviews and mixed-methods analysis turn accounts into findings.
Advocate
Campaigns and consultations put those findings in front of decision-makers.
Equip
Toolkits and policy guidance make the change repeatable without us.
This work needs directors in the room.
Join the consultations, become an ally, or support the project.