Lesbian invisibility at the 25th annual Teddy Awards

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By Contributing Writer on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 20:22

Nevertheless, awards were presented on the night. Here is the list of winners of the 25th Teddy Awards:

Have you watched the Teddy Awards this year, or were you there too? Have you seen any of the winning movies? How do you feel about lesbian representation at mixed LGBT events like these? Let us know in the comments.

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Bente's picture
Never been there or watched
Submitted by Bente (not verified) on February 24, 2011 - 22:24.

Never been there or watched it.
But this is just sad. And it's so typical for many lGbt-events all over.
But it's a vicious circle. If we stop going because of the male dominance it'll only get even worse.
Barbara Hammer's picture
Hello Everyone! Yes, I have
Submitted by Barbara Hammer on March 7, 2011 - 19:42.

Hello Everyone!

Yes, I have won Teddys before and never been able to be at the awards ceremony to receive them.  Why?  Because the section that runs the Teddys, Panorama, will not tell the film makers that they have won until the day of the Teddys.  The reason is that the jury has to watch all the
 films and there are so many that I believe they do not finish until the day before the announcement.  Then they meet late into the night to determine the winners.

I usually have an invitation to the first part of the Berlinale, not the last part when the awards are given.  Therefore, I leave not knowing if I will win or not.  This time I didn't even think I had a chance and was totally blown away when Generations (made with Gina Carducci) and my other new film, Maya Deren's Sink, tied with themselves for first place as Best LGBTQ Short Film.

If I had even known there was a possibility this time, I would have extended my stay.

My first gallery exhibition is up and runs through April 17 so there is plenty of reason to stay around.  (check out: www.kow-berlin.com).

I will write Wieland Speck who directs Panorama now and tell him of the complaint on the website about lesbian visibility (or lack of), and ask that a director be whispered to that they may be receiving a Teddy so they can make the choice to stay or not.

Thanks to you all for your concerns here as I share them!

If you want some lesbian visibility here is the interview with me and Gina:

http://news.teddyaward.tv/en/press/25th_teddy_award_the_winners/

 

Barbara Hammer


 

 
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congratulations to your Award
Submitted by Daniela Zysk on March 7, 2011 - 19:56.

congratulations to your Award Barbara Hammer :) 

And thank you for your time to read the article about the missing visibility at the Teddy Awards. 

i think it would be a fantastic idea when you have a nice chat with Wieland Speck and about his Teddy Award, because next year it will be even less lesbians then this year at the Gala. And that would be very sad for brilliant female film makers like you.