Women Directors
At the Sundance Film Festival, Natalie Portman denounced ICE's actions following the killing of Renée Good in Minneapolis and criticized the Academy for overlooking several women-directed films in the Oscar nominations. Promoting her new movie 'The Gallerist,' Portman highlighted the barriers faced by female filmmakers. She also praised director Cathy Yan and co-star Jenna Ortega during a Variety Studio interview.
Reported by AI
A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study reveals that just nine women directed the 100 highest-grossing films of 2025, marking an 8.1% representation and a sharp decline from 2024. This figure represents a seven-year low for female directors in Hollywood. The report highlights ongoing challenges in gender equity behind the camera.