Aperture Quote by Claudia Llosa

To make a film is very difficult - it doesn't make a difference whether you are a man or a woman

— Deepa Mehta

Cinematography speaks to everything that women do inherently well: It's multitasking, it's empathy, and it's channeling visuals into human emotion.

— Rachel Morrison

We live in a very masculine society, a very patriarchal society, still. So we also have the benefit of the experience of that society.…

— Pollyanna McIntosh

To make a good film is an art. Gender is irrelevant when it comes to craft of filmmaking.

— Zoya Akhtar

Filmmaking is a language where you empathise with human situations. Unless you have empathy for characters, you shouldn't be a filmmaker.

— Rajiv Menon

I never think that being a woman is so hard. Maybe don't think about your gender and be confident as you go forward rather…

— Jerusha Hess

In our society, as women filmmakers, we are expected to make films that empower women and that raise awareness about women's issues. That is…

— Esra Saydam

At some point during the filmmaking process, you lose objectivity, and you need the eyes of someone who understands the process and has been…

— Sydney Pollack

Roles written for women are so much more complex on television. The film world is becoming quite flimsy for women.

— Julianna Margulies

Women should not only be doing action on-screen but should be a part of every other aspect of filmmaking.

— Esme Creed-Miles

Documentaries require an enormous amount of grit and empathy - and that is something women are incredibly strong at.

— Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Filmmaking is always about keeping the right distance, and it's always a struggle. You struggle for more access. It's a little bit of a…

— Frederic Tcheng