{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69652912cfb9d619f898b0b3/69b485f963444515f9e7e986?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Zoe Dirse: The Female Gaze Behind the Camera","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69652912cfb9d619f898b0b3/1773438509064-d3c3af03-94cf-4eb1-aa78-96515a5ac2da.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>Trailblazing Talks</strong>, host Dini Petty sits down with award-winning cinematographer <strong>Zoe Dirse</strong>, President of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers.</p><p>Zoe reflects on her groundbreaking career—from becoming one of the first two women to join the camera union IATSE in 1979 to shooting documentaries around the world for the National Film Board of Canada. With over 70 projects to her credit, she shares how storytelling through the lens can spark real social change, including films that influenced legislation and amplified women’s voices globally.</p><p>The conversation explores the evolving role of women behind the camera, the concept of the <strong>“female gaze,”</strong> and the resilience required to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Zoe also offers powerful advice to emerging filmmakers on mentorship, confidence, and staying creatively relevant in an ever-changing technological landscape.</p><p>A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about storytelling, representation, and the power of seeing the world differently.</p>","author_name":"Kate Campbell"}