How Filmmaker Kayo Washio is Helping To Make the Entertainment Industry More Diverse and Representative
It’s important to have diversity represented in entertainment because the entertainment industry is enjoyed by everyone. We all watch movies and TV, so it’s important that the content we enjoy reflects society as a whole. Actors, directors, and producers are extremely influential players and leaders in the entertainment space who can impact diversity and inclusion most, so if we lead, others will follow. Featuring local talent from the region in which these projects are taking place can also help with representation and will add value to projects, as people will want to get behind these individuals and support their work. Naturally, people gravitate towards those they’re already familiar with, so it’ll ease others towards getting on board. By opening the door for these opportunities and…