Women Over 50: The Right to be Seen on Screen page - Geena Davis Institute

There is a growing paradox between individual triumphs and systemic trends.

: In 2025, women accounted for only 23% of key behind-the-scenes roles (directors, writers, producers) in the top 250 films—a figure that has remained flat since 2020. Key Thematic Trends (2024–2026)