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Award-Winning Screenwriter looking for positions in the industry
Hi all, I'm an award-winning screenwriter with accolades that span the globe and across genres. Currently, I'm in search of positions in the industry that would utilize my skills as a screenwriter and prior experience in sales and marketing. I'm in the Los Angeles area and am willing to commute up to one hour. Thanks for…
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The Rise of ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Hollywood Can Learn
The "Heated Rivalry" bubble has yet to burst. Less than a month after its last episode aired, the show and its two lead actors, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, were seemingly all anyone could talk about at the Golden Globes. The astronomical success of a Canadian-made gay hockey romance is, as The Wrap notes, what…
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How showrunners can create a supportive work environment
Writers and assistants shared their workplace experiences with TTIE for the Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion & Equity in TV Writing report and a common factor for a healthy and successful room is good leadership. What that looks like (or doesn't), in their words: "When I spoke to my showrunner about ongoing, toxic…
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Who gets hired and promoted in TV writers rooms?
The latest Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion & Equity in TV Writing report reveals disparities across the board between historically excluded writers and non-marginalized writers, including in hiring and promotion practices: 85% of showrunners hire from their own networks White women (41%) are far more likely to be…
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Closing Out Summer With New Connections
TTIE welcomed community members to its Summer Social this month to reconnect; build new relationships; and remember not just our shared work, but our shared humanity. We know how important it is to gather and support one another in this industry, especially when it feels tougher than ever. This afternoon was a welcome…
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MediaMKRS Summit is in NYC 2/27
Join MediaMKRS (a Reel Works Program) at Paramount Global in Times Square/New York City to hear industry leaders in discussion about the future of media and building an inclusive workforce. More important than ever! https://www.instagram.com/p/DFyTKnXpmNN/
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Rethinking Representation in Hollywood: The Writers' Room and Beyond
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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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…