Dr. Edith Bachkönig is an independent documentary filmmaker. She produces low-budget documentaries in the fields of science, education and social issues. Since 2010 more than 20 of her documentaries have been broadcast; almost half of them were award winners. She also received several awards for producing reports on the public radio channel, Ö1 , e.g. the ‘Inge Morath’ Prize in 2010. In accordance with her studies of politics and philosophy at the University of Vienna, she pursues the concerns of marginalized groups in society. Exclusion, poverty and disease are focused upon in her film work. In cooperation with the Women’s Department of the City of Vienna she directs several film projects to strengthen the role of women in society. Currently, one of her main topics is the empowerment of girls.