Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in youth media require an inclusive process from writing to development and production. What initiatives, workshops, and scholarships exist to support underrepresented creatives? What obstacles are common and what is the industry doing to mitigate them? What are some inspiring success stories? Join panelists Adam Garnet Jones (Dir. TV Content & Special Events, APTN), Georgina and Rennata Lopez (Founders, Lopii Productions), Tamara Dawit (Strategic Lead, Equity and Inclusion, Canada Media Fund) and Kadon Douglas (Executive Director, BIPOC TV and Film) at they weigh in on these topics and more. Kim Wilson (The Children’s Media Lab) will moderate and share findings from recent research.
This webinar is free and open to students across Canada. Attendees will have the opportunity to become YMA members (student level – 35$ value) at no cost!