Information about, and links to, television studio Director development programs focused on diversity.
(Schedules and application periods are administered by the studios and are subject to change.)
Apple Studios Directors Program
The Apple Studios Directors Program is an inclusive initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the US. Our goal is to identify innovative and diverse visionaries and give them a front row seat to Apple Studios productions and opportunities to network.
Paramount Directing Initiative
The Paramount Directing Initiative will select directing candidates for episodic network television and match them with directors of CBS Television Network and Studio drama and comedy series. The goal is to bridge the gap for those talented directors attempting to break into network television and create meaningful connections with producers and executives.
Disney Entertainment Content Directing Program
The Disney Entertainment Directing Program is a highly selective, annual TV initiative that guarantees episodes to first-time TV directors on DGE’s scripted series. In addition to being guaranteed an episode on their assigned series, Program Directors receive professional development, mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and access to the company’s creative executives, producers, showrunners, and program alumni.
NBCU LAUNCH TV Directors Program | Female Forward
The combined NBCU LAUNCH TV Directors Program | Female Forward is NBCU’s groundbreaking scripted directing program created with the goal to systemically increase the number of experienced directors of underrepresented backgrounds in episodic television.
Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program
The Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Diverse Directors Program provides access and exposure for highly qualified candidates from underrepresented communities to the art and business of episodic television directing.
Warner Bros. Discovery Access Directors Program
Formerly known as the Warner Bros. Television Directors Workshop, the 2023 Warner Brothers Discovery Access Directors Program will select directors to shadow on up to two episodes of a WBD show then direct an episode later in the same season.