On Tuesday, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group announced that it is launching a new Animation Writers Program, aimed at uplifting underrepresented voices in film and television.The writers selected for the program’s inaugural cohort are Shari Coleman, Kiana Johnson, Senibo Myers, David Ngo and Joe Winters.
Each was selected for one of three writing tracks: a Film Track, or one of two TV Tracks catered towards different demographics (Preschool ages 3-5 or Kids ages 6-11).The Universal Animation Writers Program was conceived by NBCUniversal’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion team, the goal being to identify and develop an inclusive group of talent who can build upon the Studio’s commitment to telling stories with unique narratives that
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