The constant refrain in Hollywood is that we need diversity, particularly when it comes to writers. Unfortunately, this is almost always quickly followed by shrugs of frustration that no one knows where to find unique voices because there are only so many options in the WGA. And therein lies the problem: showrunners, agents and other influential figures often realize that they need to find fresh voices from outside Hollywood, but they aren’t sure where to find them.
Matthew A. Cherry, an executive at Monkeypaw Prods., says his company understands the power that social media can have; that’s actually how founder Jordan Peele discovered him, even though Cherry had no prior experience as an executive. But they also go one step further and offer a portal on their website that allows novice and unsigned talent to submit their writing samples. Applicants must also submit their age, gender and more...
Matthew A. Cherry, an executive at Monkeypaw Prods., says his company understands the power that social media can have; that’s actually how founder Jordan Peele discovered him, even though Cherry had no prior experience as an executive. But they also go one step further and offer a portal on their website that allows novice and unsigned talent to submit their writing samples. Applicants must also submit their age, gender and more...
- 11/15/2018
- by Whitney Friedlander
- Variety Film + TV
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