Two of the biggest voices in entertainment ponder its future and the need for diversity. Early this year, award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay launched ARRAY Crew, a database for Hollywood's below-the-line crew members made to amplify women, BIPOC, and other underrepresented film and TV creators. This is an important step toward providing opportunities to some who might struggle to get their feet in the door of the entertainment industry. This week, DuVernay and Black List founder Franklin Leonard got together for a SXSW 2021 panel called "Disruption Through Diversity." They discuss the need for change in Hollywood's hiring practices and how they can increase equity on sets. Dig into the big takeaways! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 19 March, 2021