Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) means a commitment to providing equitable, fair, and just access to opportunities for people with varying racial, ethnic and gender identities, disabilities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses, including those with two or more of these, in an environment that is reasonably accessible to all and fosters a sense of belonging whereby all are welcomed and respected.
Filmmaker & Production Resources
The following table includes hiring lists, filmmaker support organizations, and DEIA advocacy groups.
Filmmaker & Production Resources
The following table includes hiring lists, filmmaker support organizations, and DEIA advocacy groups.
Tax Credit DEIA Forms
The CFC offers guidance on DEIA best practices. Tax credit applicants are required to complete the Checklist below at a specific stage of the application, while all other forms are optional.
Tax Credit DEIA Forms
SThe CFC offers guidance on DEIA best practices. Tax credit applicants are required to complete the Checklist below at a specific stage of the application, while all other forms are optional.
DEIA 4.0 Guidance Sessions
The CFC provides ongoing, open info sessions on completing the 3-part process for productions opting in to the DEIA provisions.
Dates will be available in April, 2025
DEIA 4.0 Guidance Sessions
The CFC provides ongoing, open info sessions on completing the 3-part process for productions opting in to the DEIA provisions.
Dates will be available in April, 2025
Tax Credit Recipient Annual Diversity Data
The CFC publishes voluntarily self-reported aggregate race/ethnicity and gender data submitted by tax credit allocation recipients during their final audit process.
Tax Credit Applicant Diversity Initiatives
Tax credit applicants with diversity initiatives are required to submit them.
Tax Credit Application Info Sessions
The CFC provides ongoing, open info sessions on applying for the tax credit program in an effort to broaden the number of underrepresented applicants and to dispel myths about the tax credit application process. Please sign up for our Production Alerts (Production Alerts Sign-up | California Film Commission) to find out when the next session will take place.
CFC Learns
Each month, the CFC hosts an internal informational session with its staff, inviting members of DEIA advocacy groups to participate.
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