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California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 Summary of Diversity Initiatives Production Entity Project Title Diversity Statement Directing Initiatives Writing Initiatives Casting Initiatives Production Initiatives In addition to our commitment to hiring women in both key and support positions, we will also make sure that we are interviewing and hiring a diverse and inclusive crop of Alloy Entertainment Purple Hearts candidates as we staff this film. In addition, we plan on not only crewing up with a diverse and inclusive team on the creative and production side, but we also plan on following suit in our casting. Building an inclusive culture: Mentorships Leadership Workshops AmazeCom - an internal conference Amazon Invasion highlighting the benefits of diversity since 2015 CORE - internal conference exploring how race impacts our daily lives Amazon Studios has entered into a number of partnerships aimed at increasing diversity in front of and behind the camera. Partnered with Howard University to create the Howard Entertainment Program to Amazon Hunters S2 build the pipeline of entertainment executives and leaders. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion department aims to increase diverse representation among writers, directors, showrunners, and cast. Company agrees to use good faith efforts to interview and hire Dease Faster, Cheaper, Better applicants that fall within diversity categories of women, people of color, disabled, LGBTQ. Snowfall and the late John Singleton have been committed to diversity FX/ Snowfall S5 since the outset of the show. They Walt Disney Television PA Program Disney have also partnered with Walt Disney Television PA Program. Page 1 of 4 California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 Summary of Diversity Initiatives Production Entity Project Title Diversity Statement Directing Initiatives Writing Initiatives Casting Initiatives Production Initiatives In 2019, the Walt Disney Studios and Stories are better when the Disney+ launched the Disney storytellers represent the vast Launchpad: Shorts Incubator as a experiences of the people who will For over 30 years, the Walt Disney competitive, annual opportunity for hear them. At Disney we have the Television Writing Program has been up to six directors from Flamin Hot opportunity and the responsibility to lauded as one of the most successful Disney underrepresented backgrounds to Hollywood Stargirl create authentic, unforgettable writer programs in the entertainment Fox create an original, live‐action short Walt Disney Television PA Program Good Trouble S4 stories, experiences and products industry. The one‐year program is and its subsidiaries for proposed initial exhibition on The Rookie S4 that capture the imagination of the only program of its kind designed Disney+. Directors are mentored by generations of people around the under terms approved by the Writers creative executives across the world. We are committed to doing Guild of America, West company and trained on the studio that in a way that counts everybody system model to prepare them for in. future career opportunities. Executive Incubator Program. In order to continue to expand our The Walt Disney Television Human diverse talent workforce and better Resources Team works to ensure reflect the audiences we serve, Walt that every employee is celebrated, Three teams specifically work with all Disney Television launched the Disney/ Mayans MC S4 supported and can thrive as their WDT cast members and affiliated Executive Incubator Program in Fox This Is Us S6 authentic self while helping Walt productions to advance inclusion in 2019. This program is designed to Disney Television grow, innovate, hiring, content and culture create opportunities for individuals and create the best stories relevant with diverse and varied perspectives to a diverse audience. across all dimensions of identity aspiring to hold executive roles. MRC is investing internally to shift company standards and culture in a meaningful way, and externally to amplify diverse voices through their platforms, products and partners. Men at Work MRC They have a multi-year, multi- Merry Effing Christmas pronged plan that is designed to create sustained change, advance racial equity and dismantle systemic issues in the short, medium and long- term. Inclusion, Outreach and Networking program. Using the pandemic downtime to create Virtual Connections to build relationships The Gray Man between Under-represented Netflix Here Comes the Flood department heads, line producers Me Time and Network Executives. Inclusion Freelance Database to be used by Netflix as a tool for future hiring. The Company desires to see diversity improved among above and Ensure that Under-represented below the line personnel within the Identify supporting roles to be cast New Regency Untitled DOR individuals are considered for all Key entertainment industry and agrees to with Under-represented individuals Creative positions on the crew take affirmative measures to ensure a diverse applicant pool Page 2 of 4 California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 Summary of Diversity Initiatives Production Entity Project Title Diversity Statement Directing Initiatives Writing Initiatives Casting Initiatives Production Initiatives Sony promotes diversity across the Sony Group as a key management strategy by ensuring an inclusive Sony Bullet Train work environment and by recruiting, Diverse Directors Program Suppliers Diversity Program hiring, training, and promoting employees from diverse backgrounds. NBC Entertainment is committed to talent development and inclusion to Emerging Director Program Diverse Staff Writer Initiative Standup NBC Production Assistant Program NBC/ Good Girls S4 discover the next generation of Female Forward Writers on the Verge Executive Casting Assistant Initiative Production Office Coordinator Universal emerging voices, storytellers and Alternative Director Program Late Night Writers Workshop Diverse Casting Assistant Initiative Program content creators Global Talent Development and Universal Composers Initiative Inclusion program to ensure that & Untitled Jimmy Warren Project Universal's content, creative talent Targeting women and minority hiring Untitled Jordan Peele Project and workforce represents the global Universal Writers program at all levels of crew; Universal Ashley's War Universal Directors Initiative community. Universal Animation Writers program Identify department(s) in demand of Scarface Universal is committed to increasing critical growth and consider career Untitled Live Action Project the representation of women and advancement opportunities for minorities. experienced crew candidates ViacomCBS Programs actively ViacomCBS Directing Initiative Nickelodeon Writing Program Viacom CBS/ Star Trek Picard S3 ViacomCBS Showcase promoting diversity include the Viewfinder: ViacomCBS Emerging ViacomCBS Writing Mentoring Nickelodeon Artist Program CBS Television S.W.A.T. S5 ViacomCBS On Tour following: Directive Initiative Program Animal Kingdom S6 Westworld S4 Greater diversity in content by Warner Media Kimi focusing on four areas: On-screen Growing the production pipeline Warner Television Leave Me Alone Cultivating Storytellers through Representation, Cultivating On-screen Representation through Access to Action program Horizon Passenger 58 writers' and directors' workshops Storytellers, Growing the Production and Hollywood CPR Warner Brothers Studio Perry Mason S2 Pipeline, Impacting Audiences Chad S2 The Flight Attendant S2 Page 3 of 4 California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 Summary of Diversity Initiatives Production Entity Project Title Diversity Statement Directing Initiatives Writing Initiatives Casting Initiatives Production Initiatives Warner Media supports greater diversity in content by focusing on Production Assistant internships HBO Directors' Workshops - provide Writers' Workshops - provide Actively encourage content creators In Treatment S4 four areas: On-screen Access to Action Program Turner Entertainment opportunities for new diverse and opportunities for new diverse and to seek out candidates from Miracle Workers S3 Representation, Cultivating 18-month Vocational Training Warner Brothers innovative talent innovative talent underrepresented groups Storytellers, Growing the Production Program Pipeline, Impacting Audiences Page 4 of 4.