About Ellen Tejle
Born 1984. Ellen Tejle is a Swedish film actor.
Ellen Tejle (born April 9, 1984, in Sollefteå) is a Swedish campaigner for awareness of women's representation in film. She has been included in the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2018.
Life Ellen Tejle has started Bio Rio (2008–2016) and Bistro Barbro in Stockholm. Since 2017 she has been the CEO of the media house Fanzingo.
She additionally founded 'A-RATE , a campaign to further gender equality in the film industry, present in ten countries globally. They designed the logo for the Bechdel Wallace test, which identified films with two named women having a conversation about something other than a man. If it passes that test it is A-rated.
Filmography She was of the 97 people included in the film This Changes Everything (2018)
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Who is Ellen Tejle?
Swedish feminist
When was Ellen Tejle born?
Ellen Tejle was born on 9 April 1984 in Sollefteå.
What is Ellen Tejle's occupation?
Ellen Tejle is a film actor.
What nationality is Ellen Tejle?
Ellen Tejle is Swedish.
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