The Power of TV: Casting Call to Action
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Online event
The Power of TV is a Television Academy Foundation public program harnessing the power of television to inspire social change.
About this event
The Power of TV: Casting Call to Action
Advancing inclusion requires ongoing learning, intentional leadership and allyship, and a long-term commitment to transformation. Join us for a conversation about the power of casting to drive diversity in storytelling. The Power of TV: Casting Call to Action features leaders who are driving inclusion in television casting, and explores what it takes to achieve greater representation on television.
Moderator:
Jazz Tangcay, Senior Artisans Editor, Variety
Panelists:
Beth Bowling, Casting Director (The Flight Attendant, Mr. Robot, MadMen)
Kim Coleman, Casting Director (Lovecraft Country, P Valley, Dear White People)
Dr. Ninochka McTaggart, Associate Vice President of Research & Insights at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Grace Wu, EVP, Casting, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
About the Television Academy Foundation
The Television Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We rely on support from philanthropists and sponsors who share our mission of educating and inspiring those who are shaping television’s future. While free tickets are available, we ask you to consider a $5 donation to support the Foundation's public programs.
