New Disability Storytelling Guide Offers Framework for Authentic TV and Film Representation
When a script treats disability as a single plot device, audiences notice. For decades, film and television narratives have frequently […]
LGBTQ Film Representation Still Falls Short, New Study Finds
A new study offers a closer look at LGBTQ film representation and the stories audiences see on screen. While some indicators point to progress, the findings also reveal the work that remains to build a more inclusive entertainment landscape.
Tal Anderson’s Emmy Nomination Highlights Disability Representation on TV
Tal Anderson’s first Emmy nomination for The Pitt is drawing attention to disability representation on TV and the importance of authentic storytelling. Our latest article explores why moments like this matter—and what they reveal about the future of entertainment.
Geena Davis Institute Unveils Gender Representation Study on Indian Advertising
A landmark gender representation study in Indian advertising conducted by the Geena Davis Institute, in partnership with IAA India and UNICEF, reveals measurable progress since 2021. Analyzing 1,000 top-viewed television and digital ads, the research highlights increased female professional portrayals alongside lingering gaps on leadership and diverse workplace representation.
Why More Girls and Teens Are Exploring Cybersecurity Careers
Cybersecurity can sound abstract until it becomes personal. It’s the reason your social media account stays protected. It’s what helps […]
Autism Awareness Month: Disability Representation on Television
Audiences have fallen in love with Becca on “The Pitt” for her authentic and nuanced portrayal of autism. As an […]
‘The Boroughs’ Teaser Trailer: Geena Davis Stars in New Netflix Sci-Fi Series Premiering May 21
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for The Boroughs, starring Geena Davis alongside Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, […]
Ever wish you could talk to Geena Davis?
As a member of the Geena Davis Institute, you can. Members are invited to Ask Geena Anything—a small-group Zoom where […]
You’re Invited: Advance Screening of I SWEAR
Join the Geena Davis Institute for a special I SWEAR advance screening in Los Angeles, for a first look at […]
Michelle Garza Cervera Is Changing the Face of Horror
Horror has always pushed boundaries—but the role of women in horror, especially behind the camera, remains limited, shaping whose stories […]
Oscars 2026: Women over 40 get to be complicated on screen, finally
A new article from The 19th explores a long-standing gap in Hollywood storytelling: the lack of complex roles for women […]
New Resource Guides Authentic Depictions of Midlife on Screen
Creators now have a research-backed toolkit for portrayals of menopause on screen, developed by the Geena Davis Institute to support […]
Beyond the Page: Authentic Disability Storytelling in Peacock’s “All Her Fault”
GDI is honored to share this exclusive, behind-the-scenes conversation with “All Her Fault” creator and executive producer Megan Gallagher and […]
Geena Davis Institute Launches New Guide: How Stories About Disability Change the World
Authentic disability representation shapes how audiences understand inclusion, and the Geena Davis Institute’s new creator guide offers tools to help […]
New Guide Supports Accurate Menopause Storytelling
Creators now have access to a research-driven menopause representation guide from the Geena Davis Institute, designed to improve how menopause […]
The Wrap Spotlights Constance Zimmer’s Rallying Cry — and New GDI Research on Midlife & Menopause
The Wrap highlighted a standout moment from this year’s Power Women Summit: Constance Zimmer’s rallying call for authentic stories about […]
Fifty-Plus Female Actors Are Recognized Less Than Their Male Counterparts
With respect to Oscars recognition for women 50+, just one of the female acting nominees at this year’s Oscars is […]
New Resource Helps Strengthen Inclusive Storytelling for Kids
Creators now have access to research-driven tips for on-screen representation in children’s TV from the Geena Davis Institute, designed to […]
Annual TV Study: Representation in Children’s Programming (2018-2024)
GDI’s annual report on the state of representation in children’s television.
A Leader Driving Cultural Connection and Accountability
In the Bill Imada Member Spotlight, the Geena Davis Institute highlights a communications leader who has shaped multicultural marketing for […]
New Resource Strengthens Authentic Asian and Pacific Islander Storytelling
Creators now have access to a research-informed toolkit for inclusive API representation in entertainment media from the Geena Davis Institute. […]
New Resource Advances Gender Equity in Chinese Advertising
The Geena Davis Institute has released a new Toolkit for Gender Representation in Advertising in China, turning research into practical […]
New Resource Drives More Authentic Disability Storytelling on TV
The Geena Davis Institute has released a new Toolkit for the State of Disability Representation on Television, giving creators clear […]
Gamers Are Asking for More Inclusive Characters
Most players want character diversity in video games, according to a new report by the Geena Davis Institute in partnership […]
InStyle: It’s Time to Rewrite the Script for TV Moms
Moms First, Meghan Markle’s Archwell Foundation, and the Geena Davis Institute studied how moms are portrayed on television. Spoiler alert: […]
Vanity Fair: Meghan Markle Is Teaming Up With Geena Davis to Change Our Perceptions of Moms on TV
On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex and the nonprofit Moms First are announcing the results of a study on television […]
Banijay Unveils Global Accelerator Program Banijay Launch to Support Emerging Women Unscripted Creators
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, today launches a brand-new global accelerator program, designed to exclusively support women creators with promising […]
The New York Times: How Sexist Is Hollywood? Check Out Geena Davis’s Spreadsheet
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own. By Chris […]
Indie Wire: 18 Wonderful Films About Black Girlhood and the Coming-of-Age Experience
For many of us, cinema is an awakening. It is revelatory in that it can showcase what is possible. The […]