The 23 creatives for this year’s Screen Diversity Showcase have been unveiled after being selected by a panel of independent industry judges.
Hosted by the Equity Foundation, the initiative is designed to promote a platform for diverse voices across writing, directing, and performing.
More than 450 applications were received for this year’s program, which is the second of its kind to be held.
In a statement, the judges said they “truly valued” the opportunity to watch all the work that was submitted.
“There were so many wonderful actors bringing the scripts to life and we were especially blessed to hear the actors’ life stories and why they wished to have this opportunity,” they said.
“It was so special and inspiring to be a part of this process.
“We all very much look forward to casting actors who entered the Screen Diversity Showcase in future productions.”
The selected creatives will collaborate on five distinct projects,...
Hosted by the Equity Foundation, the initiative is designed to promote a platform for diverse voices across writing, directing, and performing.
More than 450 applications were received for this year’s program, which is the second of its kind to be held.
In a statement, the judges said they “truly valued” the opportunity to watch all the work that was submitted.
“There were so many wonderful actors bringing the scripts to life and we were especially blessed to hear the actors’ life stories and why they wished to have this opportunity,” they said.
“It was so special and inspiring to be a part of this process.
“We all very much look forward to casting actors who entered the Screen Diversity Showcase in future productions.”
The selected creatives will collaborate on five distinct projects,...
- 7/16/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
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