SPOTLIGHT: Three Women Dive into Telling the story of Disney’s “Young Woman and the Sea”
Discover the inspiring tale of Trudy Ederle in Disney’s ‘Young Woman and the Sea.’ This powerful film, launching July 19 on Disney+, highlights the extraordinary achievements of pioneering female athletes. Dive into the story with the Geena Davis Institute, celebrating our shared mission of championing equitable representation in media.
SPOTLIGHT: AI Awareness – Increasing Cyber Safety and Opportunity in Our Schools, Screens, and Society
Talking about AI’s role in education and media with Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code; Ellen Pack, President, Common Sense Media; and B Cavello, Director Emerging Technologies, Aspen Institute.
SPOTLIGHT: “The Spider Within”: New short film shows teens how to escape web of anxiety
“The Spider Within” explores teenage anxiety through Miles Morales, reflecting the Geena Davis Institute’s mission to promote authentic portrayals and foster meaningful conversations about mental health.
SPOTLIGHT: Channeling Black Audiences: Nielsen Study Shows Inclusivity Equals Profitability
This Geena Davis Institute Spotlight features Nielsen’s Charlene Polite Corley discussing new study findings on the diverse Black America’s desire for nuanced media representation.
SPOTLIGHT: With This Light: An Interview with the Filmmakers Jessica Sarowitz, Laura Bermudez and Nicole Bernardi-Reis
The Geena Davis Institute highlights “With This Light,” a film showcasing Sister María Rosa Leggol’s transformative work for girls in Honduras. Directed by female filmmakers it embodies diverse and authentic storytelling.
SPOTLIGHT: Behind the Scenes of “Jane”: A Groundbreaking Series Merging STEM and Storytelling
“Jane,” a new series on Apple TV+, embodies environmental and feminist ideals, featuring cameos from science leaders and promoting diversity both onscreen and behind the scenes.
SPOTLIGHT: Being Seen Onscreen is Life Changing for Older Adults
Spotlight on the NextFifty Initiative and media’s portrayal of adults 50+ which was found lacking, highlighting stereotypes and the need for authentic, diverse representation to foster societal change.
SPOTLIGHT: Mothering Sunday, Tragic Memories Embolden this Writer to Overcome the Entrapments of Her Younger Self
“Mothering Sunday,” is a poignant British drama, unravels a writer’s journey through loss and liberation, spotlighting her defiant rise against societal constraints, fueled by a gripping narrative and powerful performances.
SPOTLIGHT: Mariana van Zeller’s Investigations Reveal the Minds, Motivations, and Economic Impact of Black Market
Winning a Gracie Award and receiving critical acclaim, Mariana van Zeller’s fearless journalism shines a light on the systemic issues fueling trafficking networks and shadow economies, advocating for informed action to combat them.
SPOTLIGHT: Disney’s Reimagine Tomorrow Digital Destination Celebrates Inclusion for Everyone
The Walt Disney Company launched its Reimagine Tomorrow digital destination, a large-scale platform for amplifying underrepresented voices and untold stories. It champions the importance of accurate representation in media and entertainment.
SPOTLIGHT: Chris Nee and Kerri Grant Bring Invisible Communities and Careers to Life in Ada Twist, Scientist, Coming to Netflix
Netflix’s Ada Twist, Scientist is an animated preschool series that follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ada Twist, a pint-sized black female scientist with a giant-sized curiosity who aspires to discover the truth about absolutely everything.
SPOTLIGHT: Industry Leaders are Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment – Simply Put, They Want More
A timely conversation about API representation in entertainment, given the alarming rise of anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPOTLIGHT: UNICEF’s Gender Equality Leaders Discuss the Impact of Private Sector Advertising
By Mary Ellen Holden In collaboration with UNICEF and its partners, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media unveiled […]
SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen’s New Research Prompts Advertisers to Defund Hate
In 2020, the DE&I team at Nielsen were alarmed by the rise in anti-Asian sentiment and hate, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat this, brands and content creators can actively embrace inclusion, diversity, and social justice in their marketing and corporate social responsibility efforts.
SPOTLIGHT: Wolfwalkers Celebrates The Power of Friendship, Empathy, and Discovery
Powerful and empowering, the folk animated feature film Wolfwalkers, seven years in the making, is nominated for Best Animated Feature for the upcoming Oscars and BAFTAs.
SPOTLIGHT: Closing The STEM Gender Gap Across Borders Through Research, Policy & Partnerships
Hannah Young, the Deputy Consul General at the British Consulate General New York, is driving progress and stemming the gap in all areas of life where women and girls are marginalized, stereotyped and/or underrepresented.
SPOTLIGHT: OpenGate Entertainment Breaks The Hollywood Pitch Paradigm
OpenGate Entertainment is disrupting the traditional pitch process. Through data-driven marketing, OpenGate identifies unique stories from a diverse group of content creators.
SPOTLIGHT: Movio’s Audience Diversity Algorithm Can Predict Box Office Success
By Mary Ellen Holden The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the social justice movement and a pause in filmmaking, has provided […]
SPOTLIGHT: How Frozen 2 Resonates with Audiences by Melting Gender Stereotypes: Up-Close with Geena Davis and Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee
Brought to you by Facebook SEEN © 2019 Photos by Brian Knott By Mary Ellen Holden Frozen 2, Walt Disney […]
SPOTLIGHT: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance A Pillar of Inclusive Entertainment
By Mary Ellen Holden As the summer winds down, anticipation is building for the premiere of The Dark Crystal: Age […]
