The summit is described by the BFI as “a day of talks and events on women, power and film”.
In a statement, the BFI said: “For our keynote speaker we expressly wanted a voice outside of film-making that could widen the lens.
The letter is authored by the film-maker and writer Julian Vigo and the film-maker Deirdre O’Neill.
What kind of cultural work is being performed when a male is speaking on behalf of women film-makers?”
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