Meet Producer Mo

The screen industries offer a powerful platform for a multitude of voices telling diverse stories. In this video, Mo discusses the importance of a diverse workforce. Diversity can refer to our differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, disability, education, religious or ethical values, national origin, and political beliefs.

In this video, Mo explains that he wanted to see someone who looked like him on TV. He think that content should be made by more diverse teams, to enable us to reflect the multicultural society we live in and educate viewers. Do you agree? As you watch, think about the benefits of improving diversity in front of and behind the camera. How do you think this will affect content?

Further reading

Have a read of this article: Representation Matters: 13 Shows That are Breaking Boundaries When it Comes to Diversity

Over to you

Do you feel represented in the screen industries? Is your voice being heard? Can you offer a company a diverse set of perspectives, work and life experiences, or religious or cultural differences? Is there a story you’d like to tell?

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