In today's podcast, I'll be discussing What exactly is Media & Film Representations? It is important to understand representation, though truly understanding the depth of a seemingly simple concept can be tough. We’re going to take you through some of the basic concepts of media representation and its importance, both to underserved communities and to our society at large. The definition: In media studies, representation is the way aspects of society, such as gender, age, or ethnicity, are presented to audiences.