WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-diverse categories for TV series awards.

Among the highlighted women creatives are: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka (“The Summer I Turned Pretty), Jess Brownell (“Bridgerton”). Haley Z. Boston (“Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen”). Jenni Konner (“Nobody Wants This”) and Rebecca Perry Cutter (“The Hunting Wives”).

In a statement to Variety, Kirsten Schaffer, CEO of WIF said, “The Who to Watch TV FYC List is a call to action to awards voters — these directors, writers, cinematographers, composers, and VFX supervisors are doing extraordinary work in categories where gender representation has the furthest to go.” Schaffer added, “This list is uniquely powerful because it was built by our community: WIF members, tastemakers, executives, creatives, and actors who know the entertainment industry from the inside. See their work. Champion their shows. And when it’s time to vote, remember their names.”

ReFrame’s research highlights the significant underrepresentation of women, nonbinary, and trans people are significantly underrepresented in multiple TV awards categories – awards that provide industry access and shape careers.

According to the report, in 2024-2025, 28% of narrative television series had women showrunners. At last year’s Emmys, 33% of narrative television series nominees had women showrunners. Among the shows being highlighted this year are “Abbott Elementary,” “All Her Fault,” “Fallout,” “Deli Boys” and “The Diplomat.”

The report also reveals that in 2024-2025, 26% of narrative television cinematographers were women, nonbinary, and trans people. At last year’s Emmys, 6% of narrative cinematography nominees were women. This year, the guide draws attention to women vying for consideration in this category. Among them are: Catherine Lutes (“It: Welcome to Derry”), Anna Patarakina (“Ponies”), Alicia Robbins (“Bridgerton”), Caroline Costa (“Monster: The Ed Gein Story”) and Johanna Coelho (“The Pitt”).

The directing field shows some growth, according to the data. In 2024-2025, 36% of narrative television episodes were directed by women, nonbinary, or trans people. At last year’s Emmys, 44% of narrative directing nominees were women. This year, Jamie Babbit (“Only Murders in the Building”), Lucia Aniello (“Hacks”), Zetna Fuentes (“Pluribus”), Fawzia Mirza (“Deli Boys”) and Amanda Marsalis (“The Pitt”) are among those up for Emmy consideration.

Read WIF & ReFrame’s 202502026 TV FYC Guide here.