Yet despite this progress, API actors remain underrepresented in U.S.-produced content. In film, API representation increased from 3% in 2002 to almost 20% in 2022.

In addition to onscreen representation, the study found a lack of API representation in behind-the-camera roles. Of the 1,300 movies that were reviewed, only 3.5% of directors, 2.5% of producers ...

And findings showed improvement when it comes to representation in the room. Most respondents (81.7%) reported that they are often the only API person in the room, however this is down about 8 ...

On the industry side, there’s reason for cautious optimism. In 2025, 62% of API entertainment professionals said they feel their voices are valued at work, a meaningful jump from 44% back in 2021.

In film, API representation has increased from 3% in 2002 to almost 20% in 2022, but 17% is from films produced outside the US, while 3% is from US-produced films, with a similar trend in TV, the ...