The pioneering Polish cinematography festival has come under intense scrutiny after its founder published an op-ed that industry guilds slammed as "deeply sexist."

Cate Blanchett and her fellow jury members from Poland’s Camerimage festival have released a statement affirming their support for the festival and commitment to “meaningful discussions” after controversial comments made by the festival’s director to justify the dearth of female cinematographers in the lineup.

The jury for the EnergaCamerimage International Cinematography Film Festival, led by jury president Cate Blanchett, has made a statement after festival director Marek Żydowicz’s sexist comments went viral. Żydowicz wrote an opinion piece for ...