Increase in Women-Directed Films in 2023, But Gender Balance Stagnates

Despite more films being directed by women and gender-diverse individuals, the number of productions receiving the gender-balanced ReFrame Stamp remains unchanged.

• The 2023 ReFrame Report reveals an increase in films directed by women and gender-diverse individuals, with 19 films directed by women and 1 by a non-binary director, up from 14 in 2022.
• Despite the increase in women and gender-diverse directors, the number of films receiving the ReFrame Stamp for gender-balanced productions remained stagnant at 29, the same as in previous years.
• Women of color saw a notable increase in directorial roles, directing 9 of the top 100 films in 2023, compared to only 2 in 2022.
• There was a significant drop in lead roles for women, from 46 in 2022 to 36 in 2023, and a decrease in women cinematographers from seven films in 2022 to three in 2023.
• Films exclusively released to streaming services had a higher percentage of receiving the ReFrame Stamp (37.9%) compared to those with theatrical releases (25.35%).

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