Driving industry transformation through data-driven initiatives for inclusivity and access in entertainment.
Driving industry transformation through data-driven initiatives for inclusivity and access in entertainment.
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Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative collaborated with the Adobe Foundation to create a data-driven tool that would allow the public to understand who has taken inclusion seriously and been a driving force for industry change. We seek to inform, challenge, and congratulate the entertainment industry and point out where there is room to grow.
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Ranking films, series, creators, and distributors on inclusion metrics.
Examining film (2019-23), series (2021-23) and Academy Award® nominees and winners since 1929.
The Inclusion List was determined through a process of assigning points for on screen inclusion and behind the camera inclusion.
Leads/co leads, series regulars, speaking characters, and 10 behind-the-scenes roles were assessed.
Inclusion criteria grants points for gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, and age.
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