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

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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.