The pioneering Polish cinematography festival has come under intense scrutiny after its founder published an op-ed that industry guilds slammed as "deeply sexist."

Now, the 2024 Camerimage jury is taking a stand. “We welcome debate regarding gender representation,” the jury wrote in a statement that was shared on social media by jury members Anna Higgs and Sandy Powell. “We look forward to being part of ...

Cate Blanchett and her fellow jury members from Poland’s Camerimage festival have released a statement affirming their support for the festival and commitment to “meaningful discussions” after controversial comments made by the festival’s director to justify the dearth of female cinematographers in the lineup.

British filmmaker Steve McQueen will no longer attend a screening of his latest feature Blitz at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival following the fallout of a controversial op-ed written by the festival’s founder and head Marek Żydowicz.

Steve McQueen is no longer attending the opening night screening of his new film “Blitz” at Camerimage Film Festival over comments the festival director made about women cinematographers. He was also set to receive the outstanding director award at the event.

"Blitz" is the opening night film of the Polish cinematography festival, considered a key Oscar bellwether, and McQueen was to have been the guest of honor.