The Massachusetts Film Office supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the film, television and creative production industry. Below, we have compiled events, resources, and information in support of ongoing efforts to amplify underrepresented voices, and level the playing field for work in all areas and at all levels of the industry.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
News
Emmys Diversity Report 2024: Record Year for Indigenous Actors, Increases for People of Color Across All Noms!
This year’s slate of nominees has a solid showing for Asian American, Latino, Indigenous, and LGBTQ representation in the acting categories. Read Story…
NBCUniversal Hosts 2nd Annual Celebration of Unscripted Inclusion Efforts and Unveils its Pitch Accelerator Program
The umbrella brand that houses the comprehensive inclusion efforts across NBCUniversal’s entertainment television portfolio, unveiled the Unscripted Pitch Accelerator, which provides creators and producers with the chance to pitch their unscripted series to NBCUniversal television executives in the hopes of creating the next hit franchise.
Explore NBCU Academy: Advancing career excellence in journalism, media & tech
NBCU Academy is a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech. Learn more..
ARRAY Crew Free Database Accepting Members
Created by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, ARRAY Crew is a personnel database designed to connect below-the-line crew professionals, with a special focus on the amplification of women, people of color and those from underrepresented backgrounds, with producers, studio executives and department heads. Learn more..
Resources
Local
Browse this section for a list of local resources focusing on and representing diversity in the production industry.
National
Browse this section for a list of national resources focusing on and representing diversity in the production industry.