Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has unveiled a new Creative Diversity Fund to be operated across its international production group, starting with its U.K.-based entities, which include recently acquired Sex Education producer Eleven Films and The Crown producer Left Bank Pictures.
Sony says the aim of the program —part of Sony's Sony Pictures Action initiative — is to help build a community of diverse creative talent within the international television industry.
SPT, along with an external partner from the British Film Institute, will work with its portfolio of international production companies to identify, develop and champion talent — in particular writers, producers and directors — from underrepresented backgrounds.
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