DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Meeting held on Monday December 12th, 2016

The Meeting was called to order at 10 am
Introductions were made around the room
The UBCP/ACTRA DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY MANDATE was read
Sub Committee / Initiative Report Backs
DIVERSITY ROUND TABLES
  • All participants confirmed
  • Sabrina is confirmed
  • First round table recording is scheduled for December 28th and will feature African Canadian or Black panelists
STATS
  • Jason has reached out to the STATS volunteers who have not submitted sheets
  • All have agreed to get their sheets in. Hope to have some results at next meeting
  • Hallmark poor diversity record discussed
  • AMS cutover and stats possibilities discussed.
DIVERSITY LIVE READS
  • Tentative Cast list was read
  • Someone suggested inviting Ali Liebert to participate since this is modelled after her successful initiative
  • The committee will reach out with date and invitation to 1st choices for each role they have contact for and will submit 1st choices with confirmed date and invitation to Sue to reach out to those who committee does not have personal contact for.

AGEISM

  • A sample of Memes that we can shoot/produce was shown
  • We will need to submit to Board (meeting tomorrow) for budget approval
  • Memes (once produced) will then be targeted via Facebook to BC actors and engagers

TAPE ROLES FOR CASTING AND CASTING EXECUTIVES

  • About 100 people have registered
  • We will also include invite diverse members (via agents) who have not registered to have demo included in this stream
  • Coaches have confirmed availability and will be offered to the diverse members who are ‘auditioning’
  • Scheduling will take place first week of January

MENTORSHIPS

  • Halfway check in in December
  • Program wraps up end of February. Will finish with a feedback from participants for improvement next time.
Diversity and Inclusivity BLOG Entry
The outcome and response to the first BLOG post was discussed
  • The criteria for a BLOG entry as well as the vetting was discussed
  • The Blog settings will be reviewed – possible sign in to increase comment accountability
  • Include a How to Submit info on the BLOG page
  • member present (Alison) agreed to write and submit a post
Placeholder: Engagers Who Support Diversity and Recognize Diverse Artist
  • Agreed to remove this item from the agenda. When a worthy engager or artist surfaces, the committee will work on the best way to recognize them based on their contribution
Casting Director Letter
Omari will be revising the letter for the next meeting
Old Business
  • Crazy 8s letter – update was provided
  • High percentage of diverse finalists remain in the mix
  • Diversity Casting Workshop – update
  • Seth is confirmed for January 27th. Other BC CDs will be invited as panelists as well
  • Invitations will be sent to the D and I Committee first, then to the general membership
New Business
  • Whistler Film Festival – lack of diverse options available for awards
  • Possible systemic barriers start with the pitching – lack of diverse judging
  • Lack of diversity in Canadian Films generally

NEXT MEETING January 16th, 10am