Studio consolidations and anti-DEI efforts from political leaders have caused a drop in representation for women behind the Hollywood scenes, this year’s Celluloid Ceiling study says.
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9 Women-Led Comfort Movies to Cozy Up To
Grab a blanket and your biggest bowl of popcorn – it’s time to snuggle up with our list of super-fun, feel-good films.
Women Only Direct 11% of Movies Made Worldwide, New Study Shows
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative also found that, even in countries leading the charge on representation, women still accounted for less than 20% of all active directors.
Movieland is Still a Man’s World, Study Shows
Despite “Barbie” and “Poor Things,” there were fewer speaking roles for women in 2023. So much for the “year of the girl.”
This Star-Backed Fund Will Focus on Women, Nonbinary Filmmakers
Actress Jodie Whittaker, the world’s first female Doctor Who, is lending her talents and platform to a new equity initiative.
New Study Reveals ‘Collective Regression’ for Women in Film
A report on gender representation in Hollywood’s leadership roles details a continued dearth of women behind the camera.
Investigating Hollywood’s ‘Celluloid Ceiling’
Prominent researcher Martha Lauzen talks about the lack of opportunities for women in film — and explains why change is so slow.