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
Featured Press
2024 Oscars Ties 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
January 11, 2024
‘Queen Sugar,’ ‘With Love,’ ‘Rap Sh!t’ Top Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Adobe’s First Inclusion List for TV
January 11, 2024