Zenka Films GmbH

THE PROBLEM The older women get the less likely they are to play a leading role on our TV screens. Research shows that most women appear as protagonists in films and TV shows when they are younger than 30. The situation becomes especially grim after the age of 45. More than two-thirds of the main characters over 50 are male. THE SOLUTION We're developing a film production toolbox that allows writers, directors, and producers to get their material to the audience quicker while circumventing the usual gatekeepers. Small teams and sustainable production standards with lower costs will support filmmakers in a highly competitive market and allow them to produce female-driven content that producers and TV networks usually judge as not commercial enough (e.g. anything with women over 50 in the lead).