: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have plots focused on physical aging (15% vs 7%).

: In 2025, the percentage of top-grossing films with female protagonists plummeted to 29%, down from 42% in 2024.

Mature women in creative leadership face a "celluloid ceiling," where veteran experience does not always translate to consistent employment.

: Only 1 in 4 films features a woman over 50 in a plot-essential role that avoids ageist stereotypes. Behind-the-Scenes Leadership

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: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have plots focused on physical aging (15% vs 7%).

: In 2025, the percentage of top-grossing films with female protagonists plummeted to 29%, down from 42% in 2024.

Mature women in creative leadership face a "celluloid ceiling," where veteran experience does not always translate to consistent employment.

: Only 1 in 4 films features a woman over 50 in a plot-essential role that avoids ageist stereotypes. Behind-the-Scenes Leadership