2021 to 2022
| Those identifying as | Writer | Director | Producer | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female and non-binary | 50% | 48% | 68% | 50% |
D/deaf and disabled | 17% | 15% | 15% | 12% |
LGBTQIA+ | 24% | 19% | 34% | 10% |
Ethnically diverse* | 35% | 23% | 16% | 20% |
Returning to work | 3% | 4% | 4% | |
Caring responsibility | 21% | 21% | 24% |
2020 to 2021
| Those identifying as | Writer | Director | Producer | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female and non-binary | 46% | 44% | 67% | 50% |
D/deaf and disabled | 19% | 14% | 9% | 11% |
LGBTQIA+ | 24% | 15% | 22% | 9% |
Ethnically diverse* | 33% | 26% | 24% | 20% |
Returning to work | 7% | 5% | 1% | |
Caring responsibility | 31% | 37% | 27% |
2019 to 2020
| Those identifying as | Writer | Director | Producer | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female and non-binary | 56% | 54% | 58% | 50% |
D/deaf and disabled | 10% | 10% | 8% | 7% |
LGBTQIA+ | 13% | 17% | 23% | 9% |
Ethnically diverse* | 33% | 28% | 18% | 20% |
Returning to work | 2% | 3% | 0% | |
Caring responsibility | 29% | 26% | 19% |
*Those who self-identify their ethnic origin from the following groups on the BFI diversity and inclusion monitoring form: Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean/Black British, mixed/multiple ethnic groups and other ethnic group.
Our figures are derived from the most up-to-date data available. This is self-identified data taken from monitoring forms which are voluntarily completed, so we can’t always guarantee a 100% return rate, albeit we encourage engagement.