The Gucci Award for Women in CinemaGucci, in collaboration with the Venice International Film Festival,announced a new annual award that will celebrate an outstanding artistic achievement by a woman in filmmaking: the Gucci Award for Women in Cinema.

“Women have had an indisputable impact on filmmaking since the very early days of the industry, both onscreen and behind the camera, in all aspects of the art,” says Frida Giannini. “The American film director Barbara Loden is a shining example, having written, produced, directed and starred in Wanda  in 1970. It is a memorable example of breakthrough independent cinéma verité, which 40 years ago won the International Critics’ Prize at the Venice Film Festival. It is achievements such as Barbara’s that we hope to acknowledge and highlight through this new award.”

The Gucci Award for Women in Cinema will be inaugurated at the 2011 Venice International Film Festival.

Gucci annual award for Women in Cinema.