Reclaim The Frame, BFI and Women and Hollywood bring Beyond the Binary to Cannes

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We’re thrilled to be bringing our Beyond the Binary to Cannes, further spearheading ongoing conversations promoting trans allyship in the sector.

In partnership with BFI Inclusion and Women and Hollywood, and as part of Marché du Film 2025 conference programme, our director Melanie Iredale will be co-hosting ‘Beyond the Binary: Best Practices for a Gender Inclusive Industry’.

Trans and non-binary professionals are marginalised in film, and while the current sociopolitical context presents new challenges, the industry is exploring ways to be more inclusive. Join this much-needed conversation around allyship and how we can all create better practices. Festival attendees can attend as part of the prestigious Marché du Film programme, while the public can join the livestream online.

This panel is led by the BFI, Reclaim The Frame and Women and Hollywood, with further speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.

Please join us, together with filmmakers and industry professionals: May 17, 2025, 15:30 - 16:30 GMT+2 at Palais Stage (Palais -1) & Online

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