The film industry is under immense economic pressure, leading to long working hours, poor working conditions, burnout as well as other health problems among filmmakers. Common problems include a lack of affordable childcare facilities, unpaid overtime, and weak union support. 

Ideally, good working conditions should lead to better films and happier producers. Despite claims of adherence to labor laws and discussions about the demands for diversity or inclusion, trust points in different countries and code of conducts on the part of productions – on panels across Europe – working conditions did not change significantly. The lamentable conditions are usually justified by decreasing budgets and increasing demands. 

We look forward to discussing this vicious circle with interesting guests!  

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