PERSONAL PROJECT
Her Oscar
We shifted the most iconic symbol in a male-dominated industry to make a statement and raise awareness about gender inequality.
GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
Gender discrimination in Hollywood is a fact, where only 20% of producers, 13% of writers, 4% of directors and 1% of composers are women. Not being a matter of talent or capability, these film professionals still have to deal with less speech time, fewer protagonist roles, the evident pay gaps and scarcer chances to get nominated.
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HOW WE DID IT
We used social platforms to spread the message and make the female statue a symbol for action by asking people to sign a petition that demands the Academy Awards to only nominate films with equal gender representation.
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SIGN THE PETITION
We opened up a petition on change.org to ask for more gender equal nominations in the Academy Awards. Join the movement here.
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MAKING OF
Designing a female-shaped Oscar statue was a challenge and a very enriching experience.