The Snap Originals Annenberg Inclusion Award expands on the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s Accelerator program previously announced in February, bringing together two unique organizations and their industry-leading expertise on behalf of aspiring young women of color directors. In partnership with Snap, the Initiative will launch an award that consists of $25,000 to fund a senior thesis film.
Launched more than 10 years ago by Founder Dr. Stacy L. Smith, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative is globally recognized for its valuable and sought-after research solutions to advance equality in entertainment. Dr. Smith and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examine gender, race/ethnicity, LGBT status, disability, and age on screen and gender and race/ethnicity behind the camera in cinematic and television content as well as barriers and opportunities facing women and people of color in the entertainment industry.