Beyond the Binary: Best Practices for a Gender Inclusive Industry

Trans and non-binary professionals are marginalised in film, and while the current socio-political context presents new challenges, the industry is exploring ways to be more inclusive.

Presented by the BFI, Reclaim The Frame and Women & Hollywood at the Cannes 2025 Palais des Festivals, Marché du Film, tune in to this much-needed conversation around allyship and how we can all create better practices.

📍 Recorded live at the Palais des Festivals during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Speakers:

AMROU AL-KADHI | Writer and Director

CHICA ANDRADE | Filmmaker

KIYOKO MCCRAE | Program Director
Chicken & Egg Films

Moderator:

TRICIA TUTTLE | Festival Director
Berlinale

Welcome and Introduction from:

MELISSA SILVERSTEIN | Founder
Women and Hollywood

MELANIE IREDALE | Director
Reclaim The Frame