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Press Room

Stay informed with the latest updates on press releases, media coverage, and exciting event announcements.

Women Represented Majority of Amazon Originals Writers in 2022

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Amazon MGM Studios has provided a progress report on DEIA behind and in front of the camera since it implemented its Inclusion Policy and Playbook two years ago.

Amazon MGM Diversity Report Shows Gains For Persons Of Color, Women & LBQTBIA+ In Its Films & TV Series

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Amazon MGM released a report today detailing the progress it has made in supporting increased diversity in front of and behind the camera for its TV series and films.

Amazon Studios Wants to ‘Earn the Trust’ of Audiences, Employees With Disabilities

Friday, October 6, 2023

TheGrill 2023: The studio’s head of diversity, equity and inclusion content explains why they added an “A” for “accessibility” to its core values earlier this year.

Amazon Studios and AMC Networks Partner to Support Deaf Creatives of Color

Thursday, June 1, 2023

The new initiative will work to provide Deaf people of color with skills to further their success within the entertainment industry.

SCAD and Amazon Studios partner to provide cash prize to LGBTQ+ filmmakers

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Savannah College of Art and Design and Amazon have created a dedicated SAVFF LGBTQ+ Short Film Competition, which will premiere this October during the annual SCAD film festival in Savannah.

Amazon Studios Teams With IllumiNative for Episodic Directors Program

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The four filmmakers of the inaugural cohort are Razelle Benally, Daniel Hyde, Christopher Cegielski and Peshawn Bread.

Amazon Studios Diversity Lead Among New Trustees at U.K. Drama School RADA

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Amazon Studios diversity lead Miranda Wayland is among the new trustees at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Amazon Studios to Provide $50k Finishing Fund for Latino Independent Filmmakers

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

LALIFF Works in Progress is an extension of the streamer’s partnership with the Latino Film Institute, with fund recipients to be announced at the L.A. Latino International Film Festival’s closing night June 4.

Reframing the Narrative: The Evolution of the Chief Diversity Officer

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Hear from Chief Diversity Officers and Chief Human Resource Officers as they discuss their role in shaping company-wide diversity and inclusion.

Film and TV production is stressful. Some sets are turning to therapy

Monday, January 9, 2023

With the impact of the pandemic and the boom in streaming, film sets in the U.K. and the U.S. are seeing more focus from mental health advocates.

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