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Celebrate the Geena Davis Institute’s 20th Anniversary this #GivingTuesday by joining our mission for equitable representation with a special $100 discount on membership! By becoming a member, you’ll help advocate for diversity in media across gender, race, age, body type, ability, and more, while unlocking exclusive perks like free entry to ticketed events, a virtual “Ask Geena Anything” session, and access to our members-only YouTube playlist featuring over a decade of groundbreaking insights. Don’t miss this limited-time offer—join by December 8 and be part of the movement driving meaningful change in media and entertainment. Sign up now!
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I created this research Institute 20 years ago because when I first saw kids’ shows and movies through my toddler daughter’s eyes, I was stunned by the lack of female characters and diversity. Back in 2004, only 11% of family films had female leads. Our latest data show we’ve reached gender parity for leads in family films and kids’ TV in the U.S.
But urgent attention is needed for race and ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, older characters, diverse body types, and disability representation. My institute works with creatives all over the world to enhance on-screen diversity and ensure nuanced portrayals.
There’s a lot of inequity in the world, but we have the power to fix representation in media overnight. Tomorrow, take a look at your projects and make sure they reflect the real world.
No more missed opportunities! And give us a shout – we’re here to help!
Spotlight
Zenay Arnold saw Geena Davis speak on a panel at the Bentonville Film Festival several years ago and was immediately inspired to join the Institute. As manager/producing partner for her sister Tichina Arnold, Zenay shares GDI’s passion to create more inclusive media. Last week, on Zoom, we chatted with Zenay about her experiences in the industry. Read our conversation with Zenay.
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