Howard University Joins with Amazon Studios to Launch Howard Entertainment
11 Ottobre 2019 - 03:00PM
Business Wire
The innovative new program is designed to
diversify the pipeline for talent across the entertainment
industry
Today, Howard University and Amazon Studios
(NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the launch of Howard Entertainment, a
program designed to diversify the entertainment industry by
creating a pipeline for African-American students and other
marginalized populations to train and study alongside entertainment
executives. The experience will offer students a unique
interdisciplinary curriculum, coupled with hands-on work
experiences and networking with Amazon’s industry partners. The
program will begin in January 2020.
“The vision of Howard Entertainment is to offer a one-of-a-kind
experience for students interested in all aspects of entertainment,
from project greenlighting, to PR and marketing, to entertainment
law and finance,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D.,
MBA. “This relationship aligns with Howard’s strategic goals of
enhancing academic excellence and inspiring new knowledge.
Collaborating with Amazon Studios will enable us to marry academia
and industry efforts to build a robust workforce of diverse
entertainment industry leaders. With Howard’s proven track record
of developing some of Hollywood’s most notable actors, comedians
and musicians, this next level collaboration will enable us to have
even greater impact.”
The Howard Entertainment program is an immersive two semester
experience located in Los Angeles, California that offers Howard
University students the opportunity to take academic courses during
the spring semester and participate in a fellowship imbedded in the
entertainment industry during the summer semester. The coursework
will be applied toward the student’s graduation requirements and
the fellowship provides much needed hands-on experience and an
opportunity to make invaluable networking connections.
“Amazon Studios has been working to create new pathways into the
industry for talented students of all backgrounds and we are proud
to team with Howard on this new program supporting aspiring
entertainment leaders” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon
Studios. “As we strive to delight our Prime Video customers,
we’re ensuring there are diverse perspectives and experiences
around the table to help us make the best decisions in all aspects
of the business.”
Latasha Gillespie, Amazon Studio’s Global Head of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion said: “This program is all about
intentionality – being intentional about increasing and preparing
the next generation of African American, Latinx and Native American
storytellers, casts, crew, and executives working on these
projects.”
Students will have to engage in a competitive process to be
selected for the program. To qualify, students must be enrolled as
a Howard University student, must be an upperclassman or graduate
student and will have to complete an application and interview to
be considered for the program. Students will be taught by Howard
faculty who will be supported by Amazon Studios employees and other
industry professionals invited by Amazon. This model will provide
the opportunity for students to be engaged in projects that offer
“real world” application and will help students develop “work
ready” skills prior to graduating. Additionally, students will
benefit from an innovative application of academic coursework, and
also hone entrepreneurial skills through the project-based
approach. Participating schools or colleges at the University will
provide additional details on the program and competitive
application process at future townhall meetings.
The program kickoff is being announced today during Howard
University’s Homecoming celebration week. Amazon Studios is the
lead sponsor of this year’s Annual Yardfest, the popular concert
series, which throughout the years has featured talent such as
Drake, Ludacris, Slick Rick and Rick Ross.
Students who wish to apply for admission into the first cohort
can contact HowardEntertainment@howard.edu.
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