Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab Launches HBCU Partnership To Cultivate BIPOC Content Creators

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EXCLUSIVE: Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios announced the launch of The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab, an initiative designed to create partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to cultivate diverse creator pipelines within the entertainment industry.

The Storytellers Lab bridges the gap between talent and industry leaders through a nine-month immersive experience that equips BIPOC students with the skills and insights to become the next generation of content creators.

Working in collaboration with Paramount’s Content for Change global initiative, participating students will receive access to mentorship and masterclasses with leaders across Paramount Global as well as insider perspectives on the creative processes of content development.

The Storytellers Lab program will culminate with the development of a compelling social media spot showcased on MTV Entertainment Studios influential digital platforms.