underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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The award empowers filmmakers who come from politically challenging contexts or whose work addresses themes such as freedom of expression, displacement, human rights and/or underrepresented communities.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Fifteen films in 2025 had an underrepresented female lead/co-lead, similar to 2024 (14) and 2023 (14).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
This also marks the second time in DGA history that a majority of nominees in the top category come from filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Moore said his goal is to represent the will of the people and protect the representation of historically underrepresented communities.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Fifteen films in 2025 had an underrepresented female lead/co-lead, similar to 2024 (14) and 2023 (14).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
This also marks the second time in DGA history that a majority of nominees in the top category come from filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Moore said his goal is to represent the will of the people and protect the representation of historically underrepresented communities.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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