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Culture & Industry2h 7m ago

A new UCLA study released Wednesday found that the percentage of women and people of color leading, directing, and writing streaming films decreased in 2025, a reverse of previous trends.

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Who
UCLA, Darnell Hunt, Michael Tran, Ana-Christina Ramón
What
A new UCLA study released Wednesday found that the percentage of women and people of color leading, directing, and writing streaming films decreased in 2025, a reverse of previous trends.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
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Why
The report's co-founder, Darnell Hunt, attributed the decline to tightening budgets, stating, "As budgets tighten, opportunities for filmmakers of underrepresented backgrounds are always the first to be squeezed out."
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The decline in diverse representation in streaming films, which previously offered more opportunities, suggests a broader industry trend impacting underrepresented filmmakers and potentially limiting market competitiveness, despite evidence that diverse content drives viewership.

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