WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-diverse categories for TV series awards.
Among the highlighted women creatives are: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka (“The Summer I Turned Pretty), Jess Brownell (“Bridgerton”). Haley Z. Boston (“Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen”). Jenni Konner (“Nobody Wants This”) and Rebecca Perry Cutter (“The Hunting Wives”).
In a statement to Variety, Kirsten Schaffer, CEO of WIF said, “The Who to Watch TV FYC List is a call to action to awards voters — these directors, writers, cinematographers, composers, and VFX supervisors are doing extraordinary work in categories where gender representation has the furthest to go.” Schaffer added, “This list is uniquely powerful because it was built by our community: WIF members, tastemakers, executives, creatives, and actors who know the entertainment industry from the inside. See their work. Champion their shows. And when it’s time to vote, remember their names.”
ReFrame’s research highlights the significant underrepresentation of women, nonbinary, and trans people are significantly underrepresented in multiple TV awards categories – awards that provide industry access and shape careers.
