WOMEN IN FILM: LOTS OF TALK. ANY ACTION?Sunday, October 9Though the subject of gender diversity behind the camera has been increased in industry (and public) conversation over the past several years, have conditions for female filmmakers actually improved? What are the challenges women face in getting projects financed, produced and distributed? How do they combat day-to-day bias with strength and fortitude? How can we transform conversation into action?We’ve invited a selection of HIFF 2016’s female filmmakers for a practical and intimate conversation with Thelma Adams, film journalist, author, and member of the HIFF Advisory Board. Filmmaker panelists include Jessie Auritt (SUPERGIRL), Kat Coiro (WIG SHOP), Chris Hegedus (UNLOCKING THE CAGE), Kahane Cooperman (JOE’S VIOLIN).HIFF has a decades-long history of supporting women in all aspects of filmmaking, and our collaboration with the New York Women in Film and Television is a highlight of the festival. NYWIFT President Alexis Alexanian and HIFF Executive Director Anne Chaisson will introduce the discussion.