March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of women. Lindsay Hess, a producer here at Tilt, reflects on her experiences as a woman in production, the importance of women on set, and her pursuit to diversify the industry. #goodpeople #thoughtleadership #womenshistorymonth
Being a woman in the production industry over the past 5 years has been an incredible learning journey. Production is a male-dominated field, and seeing women on set is rare. That is something I take seriously and am working to change. I think women have an innate nature to be “motherly.” This skill goes an incredibly long way in the world of production. There is a very high level of trust needed when you’re working 14 hours a day and traveling around the country for weeks at a time. To me, this inherent skill has organically bridged gaps and created a very close working relationship with my crew members. My biggest priority as I grow in my career is to continue to “pass the torch” to welcome more women into this industry. It’s important for women to have the same opportunities as men, and I consciously work hard on bridging those gaps, whether that's training someone new or bringing women crew members on set.
Well said Lindsay!
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3moThe first time I ever stepped onto a production set, I was greeted by Lindsay. She was so welcoming and full of insight, answering any and all questions that I had. I have to attribute part of where I am today because of the guidance of you, Lindsay Hess. We need more Lindsays in the world!