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Action plan for gender equality in norwegian film productions
Description of the policy/measure
The norwegian parliament has agreed upon a goal of better gender balance and equality in production funding. at least 40 % of the norwegian film institute's production support should be distributed to women or men, in the professional categories of director, script writer and producer, so as to achieve a greater gender balance and equality. the action plan was launched in 2016, and contains measures within talent development, subsidy schemes and communication and knowledge development.
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Cultural Domain(s)
Results achieved
A better gender balance concerning professionals working in the film industry, especially within the categories of directors, script writers and producers.Â
Financial resources allocated to the policy
None.