# Female Directorial Infographics This Women and Hollywood Infographic Offers Discouraging Stats By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-and-hollywood References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/this-infographic-on-women-directors-in-hollywood-is-tot-1595118232) & [blogs.indiewire](http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/infographic-women-directors-in-the-studio-system) This infographic by Women and [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games) sheds some light on the disheartening statistics. For instance, did you know that over the past five years, only 4.7% of [major film releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie) were directed by women? That amounts to a dismal 22 of the 466 films released in theaters (including animated and cinematic releases). If that doesn't faze you, perhaps the fact that only one woman -- the director of 'The Proposal,' Anne Fletcher -- was hired to direct a whopping two feature films in the last five years, will. I'm not sure if anything could illustrate a clearer picture of the [gender discrimination that women face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workforce-challenges) in Hollywood than this visually arresting infographic. Hopefully, a greater awareness will inspire change in this industry, which is big on tradition and slow to change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender Disparity:** The low percentage of major films directed by women highlights the need for greater gender equality in the film industry. - **Lack of Opportunity:** The fact that only one woman directed two feature films in the last five years showcases the limited opportunities available for female directors in Hollywood. - **Slow Industry Change:** The film industry's resistance to change and adherence to traditional practices presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in promoting diversity and inclusivity. ### Where This Applies - **Film Industry:** The film industry can benefit from embracing and supporting more female directors, fostering diversity, and tapping into a wider talent pool. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry as a whole can rethink its hiring practices and create equal opportunities for women in directing, thereby promoting inclusivity and innovation. - **Creative Industry:** In the creative industry, there is an opportunity to challenge traditional norms and champion female directors, resulting in fresh perspectives and more diverse storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gender Equality Wine Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disrupt-now-collection.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-science-is-everything.md) - [Empowering AI Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missjourney.md) - [Woman-Run Music Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gorgona.md) - [Gender Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-education1.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Female Chef Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-women.md) - [Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bae.md)