Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charlotte Azoulay

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Just one film studio gets good rating for lgbt representation - The Untold Story

  • GLAAD's 13th annual Studio Responsibility Index reveals a decline in LGBT+ representation in major studio film releases, dropping from 28.5 per cent in 2022 to 23.6 per cent in 2024.
  • Transgender representation remains low, with only two 2024 films featuring trans characters and a decrease in screen time for LGBT+ characters overall.
  • Racial diversity among LGBT+ characters in films has decreased to the lowest level since 2019.
  • GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said authentic LGBT+ representation in films is important as a means of visibility, especially amid political attacks.
  • A24 was the only studio to receive a 'good' rating for LGBT+ inclusion, with 56 per cent of its films being LGBT+ inclusive, including titles like Queer and Love Lies Bleeding.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.