Marta Lauzen

Marta Lauzen is the director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film, known for her research on gender representation in the film industry. Her work highlights the significant progress made in achieving gender parity in leading roles in film, particularly noting that in 2024, a record 54% of the top-grossing films featured female protagonists. Lauzen's research has been influential in advocating for equality on screen and addressing the cultural narratives that limit women's representation in media.