Women are just as capable as men in the film industry, often possessing greater empathy and attentiveness, said female filmmakers in China. In interviews with the China Global Television Network (CGTN), several female filmmakers, while expressing frustration, showed their great confidence in the industry. "Honestly, for women, I think their biggest disadvantage is time, energy and health. Between the ages of 30 and 40, they may have to prioritize family commitments," said Zhao Nan, a film recordist. "As it stands, the film and television industry remains largely a male-dominated industry. Otherwise, why would a director be labeled as a 'female director' and set apart in this way? If there ever comes a day, when it is no longer necessary to specify the gender before a job title, we may achieve balance," said Zhang Dage, a director. The female filmmakers argued that there are no ability differences between men and women in the industry. "Being a colorist has nothing to do with gender. What matters are the skills to handle different types of films," said Fu Shu, a film colorist. "Every two or three years, I collaborate with a female director, and up to now, I have never noticed any differences between men and women working in this industry," said Zhao. "I believe the strengths of female creators lie in their empathy, attention to detail and their way of seeing the world," said Zhang. "It also includes attentiveness and more. Women definitely have an edge when it comes to emotional intelligence," said Deng Lu, a director of photography. The video shows: Beijing, China - Aired on Oct 10, 2025 1. Various of female filmmaker working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Deng Lu, director of photography: "With the latest advancements in the film industry, gradually, women, too, can take on important roles independently." 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Dage, director: "Throughout the creative process, various setbacks are inevitable." 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Fu Shu, film colorist: "For women joining the industry now, the playing field has become much more level." 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Nan, film recordist: "I don't think there is any difference between men and women in the film industry." 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Nan, film recordist: "Honestly, for women, I think their biggest disadvantage is time, energy and health. Between the ages of 30 and 40, they may have to prioritize family commitments." 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Dage, director (partially overlaid with shot 8): "As it stands, the film and television industry remains largely a male-dominated industry. Otherwise, why would a director be labeled as a 'female director' and set apart in this way? If there ever comes a day, when it is no longer necessary to specify the gender before a job title, we may achieve balance." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 8. Female filmmaker working ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 9. Various of female filmmaker working 10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Fu Shu, film colorist (starting with shot 9): "Being a colorist has nothing to do with gender. What matters are the skills to handle different types of films." 11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Nan, film recordist: "Every two or three years, I collaborate with a female director, and up to now, I have never noticed any differences between men and women working in this industry." 12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Dage, director: "I believe the strengths of female creators lie in their empathy, attention to detail, and their way of seeing the world." 13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Deng Lu, director of photography: "It also includes attentiveness and more. Women definitely have an edge when it comes to emotional intelligence." 14. Film clips [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]