Diversity, Inclusion & Representation

Getting Started

 

Entertainment industries have classically under-represented minority groups. With lots of progress made in the last decades, diversity of identity as well as diversity of thought are essential considerations for present-day producers, writers and directors.

September 25, 2020

Beyond Inclusion: The Critical Role of People of Color in the U.S. Documentary Ecosystem

Beyond Inclusion is researched and written by Sahar Driver, PhD. It outlines the relationship between documentary and social change, provides a critical overview of nonfiction film organizations led by and serving communities of color in the US, their impact in shaping a more equitable documentary sector, and how they advance non-fiction social justice filmmaking. It makes recommendations to funders and stakeholders on why and how these efforts should be resourced at this time.
September 24, 2020

Change the Narrative, Change the World

Define American, along with the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project at USC Annenberg and the Writers Guild Foundation, presents our second annual television impact study: Change the Narrative, Change the World: How Immigrant Representation on Television Moves Audiences to Action.
September 15, 2020

Sundance

The Sundance Inclusion Resource Map is a searchable storehouse of opportunities and programs available to U.S.-based artists from underrepresented communities. Look around, use filters (organization type, media type etc.) to narrow your search, and enjoy!