Inclusion and Equity

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Welcome to WGAW Inclusion and Equity

The WGAW's Inclusion and Equity Department works with producers, studio and network executives, and writers to increase employment opportunities and the availability of writing assignments for writers from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to, writers who are Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American & Indigenous, African-American, Latino, women, over 40, LGBTQ+, or disabled, so they have the opportunity to tell stories from their various life experiences on-screen.

FIND A WRITER

Employers may search for WGAW members according to self-identified attributes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Find upcoming Inclusion and Equity events on the Guild Calendar

FAQ

Read these Frequently Asked Questions about WGAW Inclusion and Equity

RESOURCES

Explore industry inclusion and equity programs, conferences, and festivals.

WGA Showrunner Training Program

Conducted in partnership with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the WGA Showrunner Training Program is designed to help senior-level writer-producers and recent creators hone the skills necessary to become successful showrunners in today’s TV landscape.

Hollywood Writers Report

Commissioned by the WGAW, the Hollywood Writers Report provides an update on the progress of women, minority, and older writers on the employment and earnings fronts in both film and television.

What We Do

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.