Introducing Sony Pictures Action
Sony Pictures Action is the global multi-pronged social justice arm of our D&I strategy anchored on four pillars:
- Our People
- Our Content
- Our Partners
- Our Community
Who We Are
The Action Council, comprised of executives from across our businesses, spearheads initiatives in collaboration with dedicated subcommittees, Employee Business Resource Groups and the D&I team.
Chair
Action Council Team
Sony Pictures Action Initiatives Around The World
Sony Pictures Action Strategic Pillars
Learn more about the global initiatives under each strategic pillar.
Unconscious Bias Training
Employee trainings to break bias when making critical decisions, in partnership with the NeuroLeadership Institute.
Internal Leadership Development
Encourages relationship-building and inclusive partnerships within our Sony Pictures community.
Production Hiring
Utilize inclusion-focused strategies offering access to below-the-line crew members.
Talent Pipeline Programs
Expand talent pipelines by increasing access.
Diverse Directors Program
Provides professional development, networking and shadowing opportunities for directors on Sony Pictures Television series.
Film Life Foundation
Sony Pictures was a founding sponsor of the Social Justice Now Film Festival and continues its ongoing relationship with the American Black Film Festival.
Diverse Writers Program
Provides professional development, networking and shadowing opportunities for writers on Sony Pictures Television series.
Justice-Related Social Content
Amplify content and creators activating around issues related to social justice.
Creative Diversity Fund UK
Supports international production companies to identify, develop and champion talent – in particular writers, producers, and directors – from underrepresented backgrounds.
Leading and Empowering New Storytellers (LENS) Program
Provides creators valuable leadership experience and understanding of the animated filmmaking process.
Responsible Sourcing
Seeks to increase representation of diverse businesses and sustainable solutions.
Geena Davis Institute
Partner to identify and prevent biases and stereotypes.
HBCU in LA
Provides underrepresented students of color with access to opportunities at our studio.
NICE CROWD
Create opportunities for up-and-coming diverse content creators through a partnership with NICE CROWD, the creator of the American Black Film Festival.
Disability Inclusion
Invest in community organizations focused on disability inclusion and accessibility to drive business impact.
Together with our strategic partners and our substantial 1-to-1 employee fund match partners, Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund has already donated millions of dollars to recipients.
