Charting Progress in Film Diversity: Power Women Summit Panel

The Power Women Summit 2024 panel, presented by the Geena Davis Institute, showcased groundbreaking insights into film diversity trends and representation. Featuring an exclusive study on gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, body inclusivity, diversity, and age in the year’s top 100 highest-grossing U.S. films, the panel brought together top DEI experts. This discussion underscored the critical need for sustainable change in the industry, aligning with evolving audience expectations for improved film diversity trends.

Dr. Meredith Conroy (VP of Research & Insights at the Geena Davis Institute), Janine Jones-Clark (EVP of Filmmaker & Content Strategies at Universal Filmed Entertainment Group), Madeline Di Nonno (The Geena Davis Institute president and CEO) and Ellie Austin (Deputy Editorial Director of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women) discussed ongoing strategies to improve diversity in casting, filmmaking teams, and storytelling. As the film industry continues to evolve, the research and actionable strategies discussed at this summit offer a roadmap for advancing film diversity trends in meaningful ways.