Yearly, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examines diversity and inclusion in the director’s chair across the 100 top-grossing motion pictures. For 2018, our annual analysis focuses on gender, race, and age of 1,335 helmers spanning 1,200 of the highest earning fictional films released domestically between 2007 and 2018. Clearly, this is the most intersectional assessment of … More
Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) was founded in 2014, holding its first one-off screening in September of that year and 3 annual Festivals since then. Attendance has grown from 1801 at our first festival in 2015 to 4609 in 2017 (a 156% increase). SQIFF’s audiences are made up of diverse LGBTQ+ communities and a … More
Project overview In February, Into Film organised a UK-wide season of schools screenings to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month. Films selected by exhibitors in the programme from a curated package included: Before Stonewall, The Greatest Showman, Love, Simon, Moonlight and Tomboy. Aims To evaluate the Spring Screenings, Into Film used the generic model for Screening … More
From “Lost in Translation” to “Persepolis,” “American Psycho” to “No Home Movie,” here are are the 25 best films made by female filmmakers of this century (so far).
Women and Hollywood has put together a preview of 24 films releasing in the new year that we’re most looking forward to. While not a complete list, these are among the movies we’ll be sure to check out.
Triple F-rated: Used for any title which meets all three of the F-rated criteria: directed by a woman, written by a woman and features significant women on screen in their own right.
Women in Film & TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK and part of an international network of over 13,000 women. Members of our organisation come from a broad range of professions spanning the entire creative-media industry.
This resource is made up of a Powerpoint presentation with activities and teacher’s notes designed to enhance your experience of visiting the Into Film festival and can be used before or after viewing a film that is part of the Year of the Woman – Empowered Voices strand. You can cherry-pick the activities in this … More
February is LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK, a time to celebrate the rich histories, creativity, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and gender‑diverse communities. Cinemas and film exhibitors can play an important role in visibility, education and inclusion.
Ways to get involved:
Screen diverse films: Highlight stories by and about LGBTQI+ people — including trans and non‑binary filmmakers and characters — past and present.
Host events: Organise discussions, Q&As, or panels that explore LGBTQI+ history, current issues and lived experiences.
Create inclusive spaces: Ensure your venue is safe, accessible and welcoming for all LGBTQI+ audiences and staff.
Partner locally: Work with LGBTQI+ organisations to support community events and amplify LGBTQI+ voices.
Context on transgender inclusion (UK):
Transgender and non‑binary people in the UK continue to face significant legal, social and healthcare challenges. Recent legal rulings have narrowed the legal recognition of gender under equality law, and many trans people report difficulty accessing public spaces and healthcare services, as well as high levels of harassment and a sense of insecurity in daily life. Polling has found a majority of trans people feel unsafe in public and face significant barriers to basic services and facilities [1].
By centering LGBTQI+ history and acknowledging the lived realities of trans communities today, cinemas can both celebrate diversity and show solidarity with audiences who continue to fight for equal rights and recognition.
[1] https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/27/trans-poll-uk-yougov-goodlaw-project
This presentation is aimed at raising awareness and understanding of the lived experiences of trans people. It was made by Mark Williams from Equiversal.
