On International Women’s Day, Netflix is investing in the next generation of female storytellers by pledging $5million (Dhs18 million) globally towards programs specifically for up-and-coming female talent around the world.
This investment is part of Netflix’s new ‘Fund for Creative Equity’, which will invest $20 million a year for the next five years in building more inclusive pipelines behind the camera. Netflix created this fund to increase equality for women on and off the screen.
From workshops to training aspiring female writers and producers on how to pitch their vision, shadowing opportunities on productions – which will help women gain more first-hand experience, Netflix believes that more people deserve to see their life represented on the screen and globally.
Netflix has also partnered with more Arab women to shed a light on their complex stories and bring their unique perspectives to life. In 2021, they will be launching the first Arabic Original led by Tima Shomali with a FULL female cast and crew with Al Rawabi School for Girls.
Netflix has been the first of many things including, the first indigenous Mexican Academy Award actress nominee, the first Korean female standup special, the first Black woman to direct a superhero movie, and many more, why is why they are even more determined to improve an industry that has been led by men for so many years.
If you feel like supporting female talent check out the International Women’s Day collection on Netflix.