Excluded yet Resilient: South Asian Women Filmmakers in the UK Film Industry - Tabassum Islam

Year
2026
Organisation
Summary

This research examines the experiences of South Asian women filmmakers in the UK, revealing how economic inequality intersects with race, migration, gender and caring responsibilities. Interviews show significant barriers to careers and funding, but also remarkable resilience as filmmakers create alternative networks, crowdfunding strategies and international collaborations to tell their stories.