Diversity, equity, and inclusion are oft-quoted buzzwords in our industry, especially of late. Despite all the press coverage and focus, the fact remains that women, BIPOC individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are still glaringly underrepresented in or altogether absent from most aspects of the filmmaking industry.

Our team was carefully and purposefully composed of some of the most talented and hardworking female, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the business

our roster

Above-the-Line Team

  • 88% Female/Non-Binary

  • 50% BIPOC/AAPI/Latinx

  • 88% LGBTQ+

All Cast & Crew

  • 73% Female/Non-Binary

  • 55% BIPOC/AAPI/Latinx

  • 43% LGBTQ+

Cast

  • 90% Female/Non-Binary

  • 70% BIPOC/AAPI/Latinx

  • 50% LGBTQ+

by the numbers
Under the influencer crew
Under the influencer crew

press

ushering in new generation of filmmakers

How the creative team behind Under the Influencer is fostering a new generation of filmmakers through its Intern University program, which provides hands-on training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to underrepresented talent in the film industry.

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Climbing the ladder

Femme regard podcast

Hosts Carolina Alvarez and Tessa Markle interview Lauren Neal and Jill Bennett about the knowledge they have accumulated in the indie filmmaking world.

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Writer Skye Emerson explores themes of online creator erasure in this new digital age.