FT Female Forces

Emily Dean on how allyship amplifies the female experience on film

The filmmaker on her creative partnership with screenwriter Faith Liu and the importance of speaking up


FT How To Spend It Female Forces is a series that celebrates inspiring women who are reimagining gender roles in various creative fields. We profile the visionaries and leaders, from Paris to Shanghai, whose work is leading the way for future generations. Their unique stories are brought to light with independent interviews and a series of films from Piaget.

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FT Female Forces

FT Channels, a partnership destination that combines impactful and enriching multimedia content to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Each vertical brings expert insights from the Financial Times and our Partners into the most pressing issues of our time.


FT How To Spend It Female Forces is a series that celebrates inspiring women who are reimagining gender roles in various creative fields. We profile the visionaries and leaders, from Paris to Shanghai, whose work is leading the way for future generations. Their unique stories are brought to light with independent interviews and a series of films from Piaget.