The Inclusion List

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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.

How it started

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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The first-of-its-kind data driven ranking system

Ranking films, series, creators, and distributors on inclusion metrics.

Analyzing the Entertainment Industry

Examining film (2019-23), series (2021-23) and Academy Award® nominees and winners since 1929.

Data Driven Ranking System

The Inclusion List was determined through a process of assigning points for on screen inclusion and behind the camera inclusion.

Evaluating Onscreen and Behind the Scenes Representation

Leads/co leads, series regulars, speaking characters, and 10 behind-the-scenes roles were assessed.

Five Inclusion Indicators Measured

Inclusion criteria grants points for gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, and age.

The Inclusion Lists

1929-2024

Historical Oscars Analysis

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2019-2024

Films

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2021-2023

Top Series Driving Inclusion

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Featured Press

2024 Oscars Tier Record for Most Women Nominees, With 32 Percent

2024 Oscars Tier Record for Most Women Nominees, With 32 Percent

March 6, 2024

Study Reveals Most Inclusive Episodic TV Programming; Greg Berlanti, Ava DuVernay Top Producers List

Study Reveals Most Inclusive Episodic TV Programming; Greg Berlanti, Ava DuVernay Top Producers List

January 11, 2024

‘Queen Sugar,’ ‘With Love,’ ‘Rap Sh!t’ Top Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Adobe’s First Inclusion List for TV

‘Queen Sugar,’ ‘With Love,’ ‘Rap Sh!t’ Top Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Adobe’s First Inclusion List for TV

January 11, 2024

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