21CF Global Inclusion has selected eight participants in the seventh annual Fox Writers Lab, a highly selective program for emerging TV writers with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The writers will participate in a four-month intensive on the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles that focuses on developing original material, honing skills, and exploring the media […]
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21CF supports initiative to grow Colleague Network and Resource Groups to advance careers, cultures and community
21CF recently launched an initiative to support the creation and growth of Colleague Network and Resource Groups (CNRGs) to further increase diversity and foster a culture of inclusion. The CNRGs operate on the core belief that a diversity of ideas and viewpoints drives innovation and inspires powerful storytelling that resonates with audiences everywhere. Executives of […]
21CF Global Inclusion hosts sensory-friendly screening of ‘Ferdinand’
To mark the release of “Ferdinand,” the newest animated adventure from Twentieth Century Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios, parent company 21st Century Fox hosted a special sensory-friendly screening on the Fox lot in Los Angeles on the film’s opening night. The Dec. 15 event welcomed families from Fox and the Autism Society of Los Angeles who […]
21CF releases ‘Battle of the Sexes’ DVD and curriculum for free to educators to encourage conversation on gender and LGBT issues
21st Century Fox has strengthened its partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) with the release of a free “Battle of the Sexes” curriculum guide for the classroom. Inspired by the true story of world tennis champion and WSF founder, Billie Jean King, the curriculum offers materials for teachers to guide their students through discussions on sexism, LGBT rights, inclusion and the […]
DGA report: Twentieth Century Fox leads TV industry in hiring women and minority directors
In its annual report on the ethnic and gender diversity of the television industry, the Directors Guild of America in November identified Twentieth Century Fox Television as the industry leader in hiring diverse voices behind the camera. The DGA Episodic TV Director Diversity Report found that women and minorities helmed 45 percent of the studio’s 553 episodes […]
21CF earns 23 nominations for NAACP Image Awards celebrating achievements of people of color in media
Long-running drama series, feature documentaries, major motion pictures and more from 21st Century Fox businesses were announced on Nov. 20 as nominees for the 49th NAACP Image Awards, an annual program celebrating the achievements of people of color across the entertainment industry. The company received a total of 23 nominations for projects such as FOX’s “Empire,” Twentieth Century […]
21CF Global Inclusion hosts breakfast honoring alums of inaugural Fox Filmmakers Lab, women directors at AFI Fest in Hollywood
On Friday, Nov. 10, 21st Century Fox Global Inclusion hosted a breakfast to honor the 25 participants of 20th Century Fox’s inaugural Fox Filmmakers Lab, a highly selective lab designed to help increase the number of female directors working in the industry. The breakfast also celebrated the 40 women directors whose films are showcased in […]
Fox partners with Team Rubicon for new documentary series on global disaster relief efforts
As Puerto Rico continues to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Maria in September, Fox Networks Group is set to unveil a new documentary series about the nonprofit Team Rubicon and its disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the continental United States, and beyond. The series will air in short segments across FNG’s full portfolio, including FOX […]
Nat Geo recognized for groundbreaking ‘Chasing Genius,’ ‘Buy a Lady a Drink,’ ‘Make What’s Next’ and ‘Breaking2’ partnerships
National Geographic’s Global Advertising/Partnership teams are earning well-deserved recognition for their groundbreaking work. The Shorty Social Good Awards recently named National Geographic’s integrated partnerships with GSK Consumer Healthcare (“Chasing Genius”), Stella Artois (“Buy a Lady a Drink”) and Microsoft (“#MakeWhatsNext”) as finalists for this year’s honors. Separately, National Geographic’s partnership with Nike for the documentary […]
Fox’s ‘Hidden Figures’ inspires historic State Department program to support women in STEM around the world
As part of ongoing efforts to advance the engagement of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), in collaboration with 21st Century Fox the U.S. Department of State launched #HiddenNoMore, an educational exchange program inspired by the Fox 2000 film “Hidden Figures.” The program brought a distinguished group of young women leaders in STEM from […]
