Mature women behind the camera face similar "ageing out" hurdles.
Only 12% of 2025 feature films were written by women over 40. Experts from The Writers Lab argue that complex roles for older actresses cannot exist if the writers themselves are being excluded from the industry as they age.
While theatrical film has seen a "roll-back" in diversity, television—particularly streaming—offers a brighter outlook for mature women. Women Creators (2024-25) Impact on Inclusion 36% (Historic High) 75% higher chance of diverse hiring Broadcast 20% (Stagnant) Primarily male-led creative teams
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Mature women behind the camera face similar "ageing out" hurdles.
Only 12% of 2025 feature films were written by women over 40. Experts from The Writers Lab argue that complex roles for older actresses cannot exist if the writers themselves are being excluded from the industry as they age.
While theatrical film has seen a "roll-back" in diversity, television—particularly streaming—offers a brighter outlook for mature women. Women Creators (2024-25) Impact on Inclusion 36% (Historic High) 75% higher chance of diverse hiring Broadcast 20% (Stagnant) Primarily male-led creative teams