• Audi Hamilton Island Race Week set to host studded pannel to support women in fim in TV
• Asher Keddie, Sarah Snook, Bruna Papandrea and Imogen Banks named as panalists
• Audi continues support of film and TV industry

Set to take place on the opening weekend of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, the German luxury automobile brand will facilitate the first of an In Conversation series tackling women's issues, featuring a star studded panel made up of local and international talent.

Leading the conversation will be Audi Ambassador and former Gold Logie winning actress Asher Keddie, along with her Offspring director Imogen Banks. Adelaide born actress, Sarah Snook, known for her standout roles in The Dressmaker and The Beautiful Lie  has also confirmed her attendance, along with the LA based producer Bruna Papandrea, who has been widely celebrated for producing of Hollywood blockbusters - Gone Girl and Wild alongside business partner Reese Witherspoon.

Through initiatives like the Audi InStyle Women of Style Awards, Audi is a strong advocate of supporting and recogising issues effecting women.

 "Women are incredibly important to the Audi brand, which is why we have partnered with our Ambassador Asher Keddie to help spread the word on an issue she and her colleagues are passionate about," Audi Australia Managing Director Andrew Doyle said.

"As long time supporters of the film and TV industry, Audi is proud to provide a forum where likeminded and inspiration women can share their experiences, be acknowledged for their achievements and inspire others to achieve equal success."

Globally, Audi Film is a sponsorship arm that supports a range of film festivals, local and international actors, producers and directors. The Audi brand also plays a starting role in movies like Iron Man, Captain America, Transporter and the Avengers.

Quote from Asher? Industry figures show that the level of women participation continues to track along at the low percentages seen in the 70s and a lot of us are asking why ? – Jane to supply and approve.

Alarming gender imbalance statistics reveal that women play only minor roles in the Australian film industry with producers making up on 32 per cent of the industry, writers 21 percent and directors a measly 16 per cent. (Gender Matters)

Last month, Screen Australia launched a $5m initiative Gender Matters to tackle the issue, to be rolled out over three years, the industry, including its stars aims to address the gender imbalance within the Australian screen industry.

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In 2015, the Audi Group delivered to customers approximately 1.8 million automobiles of the Audi brand, 3,245 sports cars of the Lamborghini brand and about 54,800 motorcycles of the Ducati brand. In the 2015 financial year, the Audi Group achieved total revenue of €58.4 billion and an operating profit of €4.8 billion. At present, approximately 85,000 people work for the company all over the world, about 60,000 of them in Germany. Audi focuses on new products and sustainable technologies for the future of mobility.