Women Cinematographers Prove Superior Film Quality, Study Shows
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- Stacy L. Smith's study challenges gender bias at Camerimage Festival.
- Director Marek Zydowicz's claims against women DPs were based on quality concerns.
- Analysis of 465 films shows higher Metacritic scores for those with women DPs.
- Female-led teams averaged a Metacritic score of 66.1 vs 58.9 for male-only teams.
- Only 21 out of 465 films had women cinematographers, revealing industry bias.
- Films with female DPs often directed by women or men of color.
- Smith urges more female DPs to enhance diversity and artistic vision.