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- Maggie Gyllenhaal, the actor and director, highlighted gatekeeping in the film industry, noting only 7% of last year’s films were directed by women.
- She urged greater financial backing to support women directors' visions.
- Her upcoming film The Bride! reimagines a classic story with a modern twist and features a strong cast.
- Clare Binns received the BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award for promoting diverse films.
- The BAFTA Awards featured fierce competition, with nominations for One Battle After Another and Hamnet, and Hamnet set a record for female-directed films.
