MPEG Diversity
BLM and Beyond: The MPEG Women’s Steering Committee Examines How Race Impacts Gender in the Post Environment
“There is no doubt that it is important to have representation in the room.” […]
Diversity
MPEG Diversity
‘Join the Fight’: An Open Letter from MPEG’s Diversity Committee
To the MPEG Community … we hear you. […]
Industry
CAA Names Dr. Sharoni Little Head of Global Inclusion Strategy
CAA has named Dr. Sharoni Little the head of global inclusion strategy, overseeing the agency’s initiatives that support diversity and inclusion. Dr. Little joins CAA from USC Marshall School of Business, where she was vice dean and […]
Labor
Clawson: Latinas are Getting Slammed in the COVID-19 Economy
Latina Equal Pay Day was this week, and if it’s not bad enough that it took this long for Latinas to be paid as much as white men made in 2019, the coronavirus pandemic is dumping additional bad news on them. Women are dropping out […]
Industry
Anita Hill-Led Hollywood Commission Details Sexual Harassment Claims
In its latest survey, the Hollywood Commission, an organization chaired by Anita Hill, found that gender harassment, or offensive workplace talk, is the most common type of harassment in the entertainment industry. The survey revealed […]
Industry
Congressional Research Arm to Probe Latino Employment in Entertainment
Congress’ watchdog agency will study Latino representation and hiring in the film, television and publishing industries. Prompted by the House Oversight Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Government […]
Industry
Study: Diversity Improves Among TV Actors but Execs Still Largely White and Male
A new study is shedding light on the industry’s efforts to be more inclusive. The second part of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report found that while diversity has improved among television actors, executives still remain overwhelmingly […]
Industry
Tokyo Fest to Host Zoom Talks with Hirokazu Kore-eda, Top Asian Auteurs
The upcoming Tokyo International Film Festival, kicking off October 31, will host a new panel discussion series featuring some of Asia’s most accomplished arthouse filmmakers. Dubbed the “Asia Lounge,” the program was proposed […]
Industry
BAFTA Unveils TV Awards Rule Changes Aimed at Boosting Diversity
BAFTA has pulled the curtain back on a raft of changes to its Television and Television Craft Awards that it hopes will increase diversity among nominees and winners, and reflect the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the industry. […]
Industry
IATSE Announces Changes to Improve Diversity in Hollywood Film and TV Crews
The IATSE, which represents film and television crew in the entertainment industry, said Tuesday it would expand its diversity committee and hire a consultancy to improve representation in its ranks. IATSE said in a statement that it […]
