According to figures from Screen Australia, 30% of producers working on Australian feature films from 1970 to 2014 were women – but 21% of writers and just 16% of directors.
Protesters dressed as sausages have caused a stir at the Aactas, storming the red carpet to highlight the male domination of the film and television industries.
Sophie Mathisen, Wift founder and protest organiser, told Guardian Australia the protest was a “very loud and bold statement”.
“There are a huge number of working that are working outside of the system that don’t even get a look-in.”