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Yes, the Basic Law provides the foundation for quota demands: Article 3 calls for the actual equality of women and men and the elimination of existing disadvantages. In view of the proven imbalance in the film and television industry, a statutory quota is a consistent step toward fulfilling this constitutional mandate.

No, there aren’t too few female graduates. Although 40% of creative film school graduates are women, only 20% make it into the market, while men are disproportionately represented. The decline is particularly severe for women in key creative positions: In directing, the percentage drops from 44% (alumni) to 23% (professionals), in cinematography from 22% to 10%, and in editing from 80% to 33%. Female potential is being lost, not because it is lacking, but because it is not being recognized.

The studies by the FFA, ARD & ZDF “Gender & Film” prove that decisions are not made based on quality. It has been repeatedly confirmed: most people have a bias, and juries often choose topics they are familiar with.

Additionally, we assume that talent is equally distributed between genders. Films directed by women even regularly win more awards with smaller budgets. When it comes to quality, gender doesn’t matter!

No, quotas bring artistic freedom to 50% of filmmakers who have previously had limited opportunities to work. This particularly affects multiply marginalized individuals who are discriminated against due to their skin color, religion, disability, body type, origin, age, etc.

Public broadcasters are under heavy criticism and should question their own standards of quality. It is a system that is hesitant and failing to meet its mandate.

A system that does not allow diversity is weakening. And this, as we are all aware, is unfortunately the case in the German film industry. The quota finally promotes creativity and ensures a variety of voices. The quota prevents societal stagnation and creates quality. The quota strengthens competition and, by the way, gender equality is not just a women’s issue, it concerns both genders.