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Women Direct Only 11% of Top-Grossing Films Globally, According to New Study From Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
Women comprise 11.6% of the directors of global films, according to a new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
Unveiled just before the Cannes Film Festival begins on Tuesday, the report expands on research that Dr. Smith and Annenberg’s Katherine Pieper presented in April at an event highlighting the achievements of the Kering Women in Motion program. While the degree of this marginalization differs by country, film festival, award type and executive role, the authors note, women of color face the steepest challenges. “Our other work demonstrates that women of color often tell the most highly reviewed stories, so the continued exclusion of these storytellers reflects an ongoing industry bias that exists globally.”
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