Is Hollywood becoming more diverse?

That’s according to a report by UCLA which also found movie watchers in the US are becoming more diverse and prefer content with greater diversity. In 2011, more than half of the films had cast diversity of less than 11\% – but in 2020 that fell with less than 10\% of films in that lowest level.

Why is diversity in film important?

Diverse representation also opens up new and better opportunities. For example, there is a specific lack of acting opportunities available to non-white actors simply because scripts insist on white characters. Inclusivity in scripts creates varied roles, which create more opportunities for non-white actors.

Is the film industry becoming more diverse?

People of color made up 39.7\% of film leads in 2020 – a far cry from only 10.5\% in 2011 and even 27.6\% in 2019. Women were 47.8\% of film leads, compared to 25.6\% in 2011.

Why is diversity and inclusion important in entertainment?

Attracting and inspiring new talent A greater emphasis on DE&I not only lands well with consumers, but also increases the diversity of talent, which can lead to more representative storytelling.

What is the Hollywood diversity report?

The Hollywood Diversity Report also tracks how well women and minorities are represented in four key industry employment categories: lead actors, total cast, writers and directors. Among the top 10 streaming films ranked by Asian and Black households, seven had casts that were more than 30\% minority.

Why is diversity in the entertainment industry important?

Increasing the diversity of those working in these industries is especially important because the entertainment and media industry is influential from an early age. Young people take their cues and develop their worldviews from what they see and read.

Why is entertainment industry important?

Provides employment. The entertainment industry is one of the largest employer. From the street magician to the galaxy of stars we see on TV, they are all earning a living because of entertainment. It also plays a great role in fostering the economy in that a lot of tax is collected from the industry.

Why is representation important in film?

Television, films and digital media can influence how we see others, and how we see ourselves. Accurate, authentic representation can break down barriers, open us to new ideas, create powerful role models, and even be a source of inspiration.

What does the 2020 Hollywood Diversity report say about the industry?

The 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report also includes a workplace analysis of 11 major and mid-major studios, which found that 91\% of C-level positions are held by white people and 82\% are held by men. Among all senior executive positions, 93\% percent are held by white people and 80\% by men.

What is The racial makeup of Hollywood’s top executives?

Among all senior executive positions, 93\% percent are held by white people and 80\% by men. Further down the org chart, gender equality is somewhat better: Studios’ film unit heads are 86\% white, but only 69\% male.

How diverse was the cast of Hollywood movies in 2019?

Things improved somewhat in most casting roles in 2019. Women had 44.1\% of lead acting roles and 40.2\% of the total cast in the 145 films from 2019 examined in the report; people of color made up 27.6\% of lead actors and 32.7\% of all film roles in 2019. Each year, the report also analyzes the range of cast diversity among the top-grossing movies.

Is the film industry finally getting the message that diversity sells?

But there are indications that the film industry is starting to get the message that diversity sells. The numbers of acting jobs for women and people of color are getting closer to being proportionate with the U.S. population overall, according to UCLA’s latest Hollywood Diversity Report.