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Looking for a writer? Resource for diverse writers lists
Hi Producers - I thought it could be useful for us to create a resource thread for anyone looking for representative voices for our projects. Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (writeinclusion.org) is a group of working TV writers looking to help create positive change and offer tools to increase diversity in writers…
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Our $18 Billion Blindspot - Richard Rushfield in The Ankler
Latinos (which include 1 in 4 children in the U.S.) consistently over-index as audiences of film & television, and actually go to theaters as evidenced by the 40% Latino audience for Inside Out 2— and yet are constantly undervalued and underserved in terms of content. As Richard Rushfield writes in a recent article for…
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Latino & Hispanics over-index (again) in stellar $155M Inside Out opening...
This is the line that grabbed my attention in the Deadline Box office article: “Updated, Latino and Hispanic audiences rep 40% of moviegoers…” The article goes on to say, "Inside Out 2 is more diverse than any other Pixar movie outside of Coco. It’s quite evident in this box office environment that if you want a hit, a…
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RISE Fellowship applications are open until June 30!
Applications for the second-year cohort of the RISE Fellowship is now open. Time to get the word out to anyone who you think might be a good fit for this wonderful opportunity to accelerate their career and commercial film / television projects. Rideback RISE is looking for mid-career, BIPOC writers + writer/directors +…
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Meet the Sound Mixer
A conversation with Oscar-winning re-recording mixer, Lora Hirschberg ('Inception', Skywalker Sound) It can be easy to take the sound in a film or television show for granted. After all, they are a visual medium. Think of the last thing you watched – whether it was a sweeping countryside, a flashy car chase, or a character…
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Rethinking Representation in Hollywood Writers' Rooms
How Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity (TTIE) is advancing authentic storytelling, empowering writers, and educating Hollywood executives. For years, Hollywood has told stories from a specific point of view, often excluding or misrepresents a wealth of diverse communities. How do we expand the horizon and invite these…
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Why is Hollywood leaving (Latino) money on the table?
Great podcast breaking down the recent McKinsey report noting that Hollywood is losing out on a projected $12 to $18 billion per year "by enabling adequate representation across the production process, as well as the side benefits of more volume, accuracy, and authenticity of the Latino experience." Who is making the most…
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Celebrating (Almost) 20 Years of MAMA Youth Project
Bob Clarke, founder of the UK charity, shares how this unique initiative is breaking down barriers to employment in the media industry. As the UK charity gets ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, we sat down with founder Bob Clarke to hear how this unique initiative is breaking down barriers to employment in…
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Opportunity for Latine writers! Deadline July 1
https://blcklst.com/programs/2024-latine-list Are you a Latine writer? Do you have a script for a feature, pilot, or a play? Does your script feature a Latine or Latin American character in a prominent role? Then, you are eligible to submit your script for consideration for the 2024 #LatineList! In partnership with The…
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A night for the memory book...
Honoured to be part of the FLB Accountants LLP and Entertainment Partners team invited to attend the Talent Showcase hosted by The Production Guild of Great Britain, Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden Park. It was a splendid evening where I had the opportunity to meet HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and many inspiring people from…