2024 ReFrame Stamp Recipients Highlight Gender-Balanced Productions
The Academy Award best picture nominees, including Wicked, Emilia Peréz, and The Substance, are among the elite group of 30 films recognized for their commitment to gender balance in production. These films are part of the 100 most popular movies of 2024 to receive the prestigious ReFrame Stamp.
Notable Films Earning the ReFrame Stamp
Other significant titles this year that have also received the ReFrame Stamp encompass:
- Atlas
- A Family Affair
- Babygirl
- Beetlejuice (one of multiple mentions)
- Blink Twice
- Challengers
- Descendants: The Rise of Red
- Fly Me to the Moon
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- Inside Out 2
- It Ends With Us
- Madame Web
- Mean Girls
- Moana 2
- My Old Ass
- The Six Triple Eight
- Venom: The Last Dance
- Woman of the Hour
Understanding the ReFrame Initiative
This year’s roster was unveiled by ReFrame, an initiative established in 2017 through a collaboration between the Sundance Institute and Women in Film (WIF), which is now known as WIF Los Angeles. The initiative aims to promote gender equity in the film industry in partnership with IMDbPro. The ReFrame Report details hiring trends in critical roles for all 100 films analyzed, with the ReFrame Stamp awarded to productions where women or individuals from underrepresented gender identities occupy at least 50% of key positions.
Significance of Stamped Productions
According to the data released, films that have received the ReFrame Stamp have significantly outperformed their non-Stamped counterparts at the global box office—generating an impressive $293.9 million compared to $117.8 million for non-Stamped projects. However, it is notable that the average production budget for Stamped films saw a decrease of $18 million, dropping from $63 million in 2023 to $45 million this year. It is also important to highlight a decline in female directors, which fell from 20 to 14 films between 2023 and 2024. Conversely, lead acting roles achieved a balance, with 51 films featuring women in lead positions.
Company Performance in Gender Equity
The report also includes a comprehensive analysis, or report card, that evaluates the percentage of top 100 films meeting the ReFrame Stamp criteria by company. Notably, streaming giants Netflix and Amazon distinguished themselves by securing a ReFrame Stamp for more than 50% of their releases.
For the complete list of ReFrame Stamp recipients, along with additional insights from the 2024 report, visit here.