Women in film was a hot topic in 2015, both behind and in front of the camera, and there’s no doubt that gender disparity remains a huge problem for the industry. This year has, however, seen a number of filmmakers create strong, memorable and diverse female characters, and I wrote the following piece in celebration of the best of them for the British Independent Film Awards ceremony brochure.
Britt Robertson
Tomorrowland – A World Beyond (2015)
Based on the popular Tomorrowland Disney theme park attraction, the House of Mouse’s futuristic family adventure is not just solid summer entertainment but one of the most forward-thinking films to come out of any of the major studios.