Practicing Diversity and Inclusion in Media and Entertainment

Learn how to implement diversity and inclusion in the media and entertainment industry, gathering insights to make the production and content creation process more equitable.

Introduction

• The incredible importance of DEI in media

1. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Media Industry

• What is diversity, inclusion, and equity?
• Why diversity is important in media and entertainment
• The economic benefit of incorporating diversity
• History and progress of DEI in the media industry
• Positive DEI initiatives in media and entertainment

2. The Incredible Importance of Ideas and Words

• Representation in media topics
• Scripting with DEI intention
• Scripting for voices outside your own experience

3. Incorporating DEI for Content and Those Who Create It

• Casting: Choosing who is seen and heard
• Choosing a crew: Determining who creates the content
• Shooting, gathering, and editing: Choosing what we see

Conclusion

• Next steps