The ReFrame Stamp


The ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Production certification is awarded by ReFrame to corporations and media that show progress toward gender equality and greater representation of women in key roles.

History

On June 8, 2018, the ReFrame Stamp program was launched to promote and recognize gender-balanced productions in film and television based on data from IMDbPro on how many women are involved in a production in front of and behind the camera. On September 26, the Stamp program expanded to include submissions for TV shows and movies from cable and streaming platforms. ReFrame entered into a partnership in February 2020 with Delta Air Lines in which two in-flight channels dedicated to films and television programs respectively with the ReFrame Stamp would be featured. The ReFrame Movie Channel launched with 29 initial offerings including Wonder Woman, The Hate U Give, Ocean's 8, and Lady Bird. The ReFrame Show Channel's initial releases included Supergirl, Empire, How to Get Away With Murder, and Better Things. These offerings were planned to cycle on a monthly basis with additions in each lineup.

Submission process

Qualifying films must be distributed either theatrically or via streaming, while TV shows are counted in relation to the calendar for the Emmy Awards. Films and television which are not considered top 100 grossing projects may be considered through a rolling open call via a manual submission process.
During any given submission period, the individual entering the information regarding the feature film which has been distributed theatrically or via streaming must utilize the Narrative Feature, Animated Feature, or Television submission form. As of 2019, information provided in each submission must include the project title, year of release, studio, distributor, and contact information for both a production and studio/distributor representative. The submission must specify the positions of each woman involved in qualifying areas for consideration, as well as whether each of those specified is a person of color. Appeals for ReFrame Stamp submissions are reviewed using an independent panel and may be submitted via email.

Criteria

Based on a points system, narrative films and animated films and TV programs must achieve four points within the eight defined qualifying categories with at least two points in the categories of female director, writer, and lead. Double points are awarded for women of color in important positions. Screen time analysis is done with the Geena Davis Inclusion Quotient, while points are calculated by an algorithm and given to the films or TV programs that meet the requirements. After the stamp is awarded, a logo is added to the end credits. The criteria are subject to change accordingly with the evolving industry.

Film

Television

Winners and nominees

Film

2017 Narrative and Animated Feature Recipients

Announced June 7 ''and August 28, 2018
DistributorFilm
Amazon PrimeArmstrong
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Universal Pictures
Open Road FilmsHome Again
Aviron PicturesKidnap
A24
LionsgateMy Little Pony: The Movie
20th Century Fox
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Columbia PicturesSmurfs: The Lost Village
FramelineSuicide Kale
Sony Pictures Classics
Annapurna PicturesDestroyer
CBS FilmsFive Feet Apart
Juice WorldwideFreelancers Anonymous
NeonGemini
IRL
Excel Entertainment GroupJane and Emma
Netflix
Amazon StudiosLate Night
Blumhouse ProductionsThe Lie
Universal Pictures Home EntertainmentThe Long Dumb Road
IFC FilmsMary Shelley
Miss Arizona''

2018 Feature Recipients

Announced March 6, 2019
DistributorFilm
Lionsgate
iTunesAt Your Own Risk
Walt Disney Studios
Universal Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Netflix
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Fox Searchlight PicturesThe Favourite
20th Century Fox
Hell Fest
ShowtimeMail Order Monster
Focus Features
Samuel Goldwyn FilmsNancy
Screen GemsProud Mary
STX EntertainmentSecond Act
Roadside AttractionsViper Club

2019 Top 100-Grossing Narrative Feature Recipients

Announced February 26, 2020
DistributorFilm
Sony Pictures Releasing
Universal Pictures
20th Century Fox
United Artists Releasing
Walt Disney Motion Pictures
Paramount Pictures
CBS Films/LionsgateFive Feet Apart
Focus FeaturesHarriet
STX Entertainment
Warner Bros. Pictures
LionsgateLong Shot

2020 Top 100-Grossing Narrative Feature Recipients

Announced February 17, 2021
DistributorFilm
Disney+Godmothered
FilmRiseThe Short History of the Long Road
Focus Features
HBO Max
Hulu/Sony Pictures ReleasingHappiest Season
IFC Films
Indie RightsMnemophrenia
Level ForwardI'll Meet You There
Lionsgate
NeonShirley
Netflix/Paramount PicturesThe Lovebirds
Netflix
Open Road Films/Voltage PicturesAfter We Collided
Paramount PicturesThe Rhythm Section
Samuel Goldwyn FilmsThe Marijuana Conspiracy
Sony Pictures Releasing
United Artists ReleasingValley Girl
Universal PicturesTrolls World Tour
Utopia/Pacific Northwest PicturesShiva Baby
Vertical EntertainmentInheritance
Walt Disney StudiosMulan
Warner Brothers Pictures

Television

2017–2018 Television Recipients

Announced November 13, 2018
DistributorShow and SeasonFilm
ABC
Amazon Prime VideoAn American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends for Life
TNT
FXBetter Things season 2
Comedy CentralBroad City season 4
PBSCall the Midwife season 7
NBC
The CW
Netflix
FoxEmpire season 4
Lifetime
YouTube Premium
Starz
TruTVI'm Sorry season 1
HBOInsecure season 2
BBC AmericaKilling Eve season 1
PBS MasterpieceLittle Women
OWNQueen Sugar season 2
Freeform
TV LandTeachers
Showtime
CBSMadam Secretary season 4
CBS All AccessThe Good Fight season 2
Hulu
TBS

2017–2018 Top 100 Most Popular Television Recipients

Announced January 14, 2020
DistributorShow and Season
ABC
AMCHumans season 3
BBC AmericaKilling Eve season 1
CBSMadam Secretary season 4
The CW
FreeformPretty Little Liars season 7
FX
HuluThe Handmaid's Tale season 2
Netflix
ShowcasePicnic at Hanging Rock season 1

2018–2019 Top 100 Most Popular Television Recipients

Announced January 14, 2020
DistributorShow and Season
Amazon Prime Video
ABC
AMCThe Walking Dead season 9
BBCKilling Eve season 2
CBC TelevisionWorkin' Moms season 3
CBS All AccessStar Trek: Discovery season 2
The CW
Fox Broadcasting Company9-1-1 season 2
FX
Hulu
Netflix
STARZPower season 5