named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Holiday Film Panel
Annual virtual event offering insights into pitching, writing, directing, producing, and financing holiday films, featuring industry executives and producers
Parity Project
Initiative founded by board member Ron McCants aimed at improving career outcomes for marginalized writers through data-driven analysis and support
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 2 activities
- Charity’s List – database of Black television support staffDevelops and maintains Charity’s List, a public database that connects hiring executives with qualified Black professionals for television writers’ rooms to improve access and equity in staffing.
- Research on representation in entertainment industryConducts original research to assess equity and representation in the entertainment industry, including a survey of Black WGA writers on talent agency and management company representation, and supports policy efforts through thought leadership.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 2 activities
- Monthly artistic and professional development workshopsHosts monthly workshops such as Writers Rooms, Producers Circle, and Office Hours to provide peer feedback, mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving opportunities for Black creators in film and television.
- Workforce development programs for Black artistsProvides workforce development programs aimed at advancing the careers of Black artists in television and film, including professional training and industry access initiatives.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Virtual networking and work sessions for Black and brown creativesOrganizes regular Online Work Dates and Virtual Filmmaker Meet & Greet events that offer structured work time and relationship-building opportunities for Black and brown creatives in the entertainment industry.
- Virtual panel and conversation series for Black creativesHosts recurring virtual events, including The Download and The Speakers Series, featuring industry professionals who share insights on storytelling, representation, and career development with Black writers, producers, and filmmakers.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding for emerging Black producers through fellowship programFunds six emerging Black producers per fellowship cycle via the Black Producers' Fellowship, awarding $25,000 production grants, mentorship, and in-kind support to create narrative short films centered on the Black experience.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$132K
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Salaries & benefits$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$27K
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Net assets$27K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.2%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Platform where member-created content has been screened.
- BET Media Group Partner — Collaborates with panelists from BET Media Group for events and programming.
- BET+ Partner — Collaborated with BET+ to present a holiday panel featuring talent from BET+ original films.
- Charity Miller Partner — Collaborated to develop and launch Charity's List, a database of Black support staff for TV writers' rooms.
- Fred Rogers Productions Partner — Co-hosted an event featuring producers and executives from Fred Rogers Productions to discuss children's television programming.
- Hulu Partner — Platform where member-created content has been screened.
- McKinsey & Company Partner — Cited as a source for data on the undervaluation of Black content; implied research collaboration or reference in advocacy work.
- Montclair State University Partner — Engages with faculty or hosts events in collaboration with Montclair State University.
- Motion Picture Association Partner — Participates in panels or discussions with the Motion Picture Association on film financing.
- Mubi Partner — Platform where member-created content has been screened.
- Netflix Partner — Platform where member-created content has been screened.
- Partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations, as indicated by a dedicated section on the website
- The New School Partner — Engages with faculty or hosts events in collaboration with The New School.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Industry Access Through Relationship-Based Pathwaysmethodology: industry-access-through-dialogueBy connecting Black creatives directly with industry professionals and peer networks, the organization increases career advancement opportunities because access to relationships and insider knowledge reduces systemic barriers in television and film.
- Peer-Supported Creative Incubation for Systemic Changemethodology: peer-supported_incubationBy fostering low-pressure, affirming creative environments powered by peer collaboration and mutual aid, the organization enables authentic development and project production because community-driven support reduces isolation and increases sustainability for Black creators.
- Producer-Centered Equity Leveragemethodology: producer-centered_pipeline_developmentBy focusing development and advocacy efforts on Black producers, the organization drives systemic change because producers control hiring and creative decisions, making them strategic leverage points for increasing equity and representation across productions.
- Workforce Development as Equity Strategymethodology: workforce_development_for_underrepresented_artistsBy providing targeted workforce development for Black artists, the organization advances equity in media because professional skill-building and career access counter historical exclusion and increase representation in decision-making roles.