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A UCLA diversity study released Wednesday found that the percentage of women and people of color leading, directing, and writing streaming films decreased in 2025, a reversal from previous trends.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Who
UCLA, Darnell Hunt, Michael Tran, Ana-Christina Ramón
What
A UCLA diversity study released Wednesday found that the percentage of women and people of color leading, directing, and writing streaming films decreased in 2025, a reversal from previous trends.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT · 3h 32m ago
Where
Los Angeles, California, United States ·
Why
The report's co-founder, Darnell Hunt, stated that 'as budgets tighten, opportunities for filmmakers of underrepresented backgrounds are always the first to be squeezed out,' suggesting economic factors and the current political climate are contributing to the decline.
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The decline in diversity in streaming content, which previously offered more accessible outlets for underrepresented filmmakers, could lead to a less profitable and less relevant future for studios aiming to attract younger, more diverse generations of viewers.
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