Since 2005, cinematography workshop discussions have been a regular feature at the Dortmund | Cologne International Women\u2018s Film Festival. The outset in 2001 was the National Competition for Young Women Directors of Photography, the stated aim being to draw attention to the next generation of women working in the sector. It soon become clear that protracted discussions with expert directors of photography would be a particularly good way to convey relevant skills, tips and tricks of the trade as rooted in the experience of the\u00a0 everyday routine. In 2009, then, Sophie Maintigneux, the renowned director of photography, took on the task of conducting the workshop discussions with her colleagues for four hours at time. In that process, thanks to her profound knowledge and her highly approachable manner, she was able to negotiate an unusual situation for invited guests who are not used to the spotlight of interest but rather to standing behind the camera. The cinematography workshop discussions have thus become a virtual trademark for the Dortmund|Cologne International Women\u2018s Film Festival and attract many female cinematographers every year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","movie_cat":[492],"event_cat":[],"event_type":[129],"festival":[607],"class_list":["post-19643","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","movie_cat-specials-en-2013","event_type-special-en","festival-2013-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n