See Jane Salon – Changing the Lens: Why Diversity Matters
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Hosted by CBS Entertainment Diversity
Our world is transforming into a diverse global culture. By the end of this decade, according to Census Bureau projections, no single racial or ethnic group will constitute a majority of children under 18. In 2056, there are projected to be more people 65 and over than under 18 for the first time. And, in order to be relevant for next generation audiences as well as future business leaders, our entertainment needs to share stories about a multicultural and inclusive society.
How can we change the media landscape to portray diverse cultures, values and different perspectives on and off-screen in Hollywood? Media images is the quickest way to show our children countless opportunities to grow and fulfill their fullest potential. Our See Jane Salon will covene a panel of content creators and business leaders with diverse backgrounds and experiences to share best practices on how they are affecting real change and expanding our concept of diversity and inclusion beyond acceptance or tolerance. Read More…
Madeline Di Nonno, CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media; Lulu Wang, Filmmaker; Peter Paige, Actor; Janis Hirsch, Producer/Writer, Will & Grace, My Wife and Kids; Geena Davis, Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, SVP, Entertainment Diversity & Communications, CBS Television; Christy Haubegger, Agent, Creative Artists Agency; Wendy Calhoun, Writer/Producer, Empire; Alex Cohen, Co-host of the daily public radio show “Take Two” on 89.3 FM KPCC; Whitney Davis, CBS; Jazmin Borad, Program Director, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Geena Davis, Founder
Madeline Di Nonno, CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Madeline Di Nonno and Geena Davis with salon attendees
Wendy Calhoun, Writer/Producer, Empire (far right) with salon attendees
Jenni Gold, Founder, Gold Pictures and Director, CinemAbility with salon attendee.
Salon attendees
Salon attendees
Salon attendees
Salon attendees
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, SVP, Entertainment Diversity & Communications, CBS Television
Salon Audience
Peter Paige, Actor
Janis Hirsch, Producer/Writer, Will & Grace, My Wife and Kids
Salon Audience
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, SVP, Entertainment Diversity & Communications, CBS Television; Christy Haubegger, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
Alex Cohen, Co-host of the daily public radio show “Take Two” on 89.3 FM KPCC
Young salon attendee asking a question of panelists
Wendy Calhoun, Writer/Producer, Empire
Lulu Wang, Filmmaker
