Welcome to the WGAW Diversity Department information page.

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The WGAW's Diversity department works with producers, studio and network executives, and writers to increase employment opportunities and the availability of writing assignments for writers who are Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, African-American, Latino, women, over 40, gay, lesbian, or disabled.

The department works with industry personnel to develop access and talent development programs and also hosts events, panels, and seminars to promote a more positive image of historically underemployed writers, to increase the industry's awareness of the unique obstacles often faced by these writers, and to encourage positive change in hiring practices.

Read more about the Diversity department here. (pdf)

WGAW DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Feature Access Project

A program for minority feature writers. Read more.

Writers Access Project

A program for mid-level diverse television writers. Read more.

The WGAW Writers Training Program

A self-placement initiative available to Non-WGA members. Read more.

WGAW DIVERSITY COMMITTEES

The Diversity Department staffs the following eight committees:

American Indian Writers Committee
Asian-American Writers
Black Writers
Career Longevity
Gay & Lesbian Writers
Latino Writers
Women Writers
Writers With Disabilities

INDUSTRY TALENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

The following is provided for informational purposes only. A program's inclusion on this list does not, in and of itself, indicate endorsement by the Guild. The Guild counsels its members to analyze carefully the details of each program and not to participate in programs that require payment. Guild staff is available to review individual programs.

Read the list.

WGAW FREELANCE COMPLIANCE

The department also administers the Freelance Compliance. For questions e-mail Diversity or call (323) 782-4589.

CONTACT DIVERSITY

Director of Diversity: Kimberly Myers
Coordinator: Tery Lopez
Diversity Main Line: (323) 782-4589
E-mail: Diversity