: Films with female leads or female directors often receive significantly lower budgets—sometimes only 66% to 86% of those led by men. 4. Positive Shifts and New Opportunities

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: The Celluloid Ceiling Report notes that in 2025, women accounted for only 23% of key behind-the-scenes roles (directors, writers, editors) on top-grossing films.