The CDDP’s mission is to foster awareness and increase directing opportunities for women and other historically underrepresented groups of people. This is accomplished through a targeted program of outreach, mentorship, and exposure. It was created during contract talks between the DGA (Directors Guild of America) and the AICP. On July 31, 2018 a showcase of this year’s graduating class was held at the Linwood Dunn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The selected participants in this highly competitive program are: Maya Albanese, Erica Eng, Kryzz Gautier, Monty Marsh, Tamika Miller and Gabrielle Paciorek. 2018 Mentoring Commercial Production Companies: Backyard, Brother, Pulse, Mssng Peces, Native Content and Skunk.

 
 
 

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Six Filmmakers Make Final Cut For Commercial Directors Diversity Program [Read Full Article] “Almost 400 applications were received for this cycle, with 25 finalists. The six selected for the program will participate in its inaugural three-month program consisting of workshops, mentorships, networking, a grant to create a spec commercial and an industry showcase. The selected participants in this highly competitive program are: Maya Albanese, Erica Eng, Kryzz Gautier, Monty Marsh, Tamika Miller and Gabrielle Paciorek.”

These Six Films Are A Glimpse Into What More Diversity Can Do For Advertising [Read Full Article] This week in Los Angeles, the Commercial Directors Diversity Program debuted the six films created out of its initiative to help nurture underrepresent…

These Six Films Are A Glimpse Into What More Diversity Can Do For Advertising [Read Full Article] This week in Los Angeles, the Commercial Directors Diversity Program debuted the six films created out of its initiative to help nurture underrepresented talents. The program debuted in 2016 as a partnership between the Association of Independent Creative Producers (AICP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

SHOOT Magazine: Industry Sees Face Of Diversity At CDDP Screening [Read Full Article] “Eng--who earlier this year gained inclusion into SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase--made via the CDDP a spec spot titled “Second Chances” for Homeboy Industries, whi…

SHOOT Magazine: Industry Sees Face Of Diversity At CDDP Screening [Read Full Article] “Eng--who earlier this year gained inclusion into SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase--made via the CDDP a spec spot titled “Second Chances” for Homeboy Industries, which assists high-risk youth, former gang members and those who had been recently incarcerated with a variety of programs, including work-readiness training in such businesses as the Homeboy Bakery and Homeboy Farmers Markets.”