Before the speeches began and the wine was poured, one voice cut through the chatter at the Academy Women’s Luncheon.

“We’re in a lawless time,” Indya Moore said. “We need to stand up.”

Hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in partnership with Chanel , the annual gathering drew female filmmakers, actors, costume designers and studio heads to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Tuesday to celebrate mentorship and creativity, spotlighting this year’s Gold Fellowship recipients, Alina Simone and Marlén Viñayo.

For Chanel , supporting the event continues its long-standing commitment to empowering women in film — one that began with Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s early collaborations with filmmakers.

But as the crowd discussed progress in Hollywood, Moore’s voice c

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