The Statistic That Started it All

17%. A single number that reveals a massive failure in one of our most critical industries.

Beyond The Numbers

"Seventeen Percent" rips open the curtain on Australia's cybersecurity gender crisis, exposing the invisible barriers that keep women out and the silent pressures crushing men within.

Director Kate Tartsus embarks on a personal and professional journey, confronting her own biases while investigating how rigid gender expectations compromise our collective digital safety.

This isn't a film about victims. It's about visionaries. Through intimate conversations with industry titans, fearless advocates, and those navigating the trenches daily, "Seventeen Percent" maps the battlefield where Australia's digital future is being fought for—and shows us the path forward.

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The Voices That Matter

From boardrooms to boot camps, we've captured the raw, unfiltered experiences of those shaping Australia's cyber landscape:

  • Industry Leaders from Medibank, Fujitsu, Qantas, X15 Ventures, Accenture, Culture Amp, amongst others reveal the business impact of homogeneous security teams

  • Pioneering Advocates from Code Like A Girl, AWSN, OkRdy, and Her Tech Circle share their battle-tested strategies for transformation

  • Mental Health Experts unpack the psychological toll of being "other" in tech spaces

  • Next-Generation Talent shows us what's possible when barriers are removed

Why This Matters Now

Every day, cyber threats grow more sophisticated. Every day, we entrust more of our lives to digital systems. And every day we continue with a security workforce that reflects just a fraction of our population, we become more and more vulnerable.

Prepare To Get Uncomfortable

"Seventeen Percent" isn't a piece of entertainment. It's designed to make you act.

Whether you're:

  • An industry leader with the power to transform hiring practices

  • A cybersecurity professional navigating gender dynamics daily

  • A policy maker shaping the future of digital security

  • A parent guiding the next generation of tech talent

This film provides the insights, evidence, and urgency needed to create meaningful change. It film will be accompanied by impact campaigns, educational resources, and community-building initiatives designed to transform awareness into action.