Reshaping the industry for better storytelling

Building pathways to
better development

CEI works at the structural level—partnering with studios, networks, and institutions to transform how content decisions get made, from greenlight to global release.

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The Opportunity

When leadership reflects the world, content reaches it

$10B
Annual Market Gap

Lost revenue due to underrepresentation in entertainment content and leadership

35%
Performance Advantage

Higher returns for companies with diverse leadership teams

79%
Cross-Cultural Reach

Audiences of diverse-led content who come from outside the depicted community

Data: McKinsey & Company, Nielsen, IndieWire

Our Work

Transforming how
stories reach the screen

We partner with institutions at every stage of the content pipeline— creating structural change that compounds from development through distribution.

Leadership Development

Building pathways for emerging talent to reach decision-making roles where content direction is shaped.

Industry Partnerships

Strategic collaborations with studios, networks, and institutions to shift practices across the content ecosystem.

Creator Showcases

Curated programs that surface exceptional talent and connect creators with platforms, buyers, and collaborators.

Our Partners

Building with industry leaders

CEI collaborates with studios, networks, academic institutions, and cultural organizations committed to structural change in entertainment.

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NYU Academic Partner
Warner Bros. Discovery Industry Partner
HBO Industry Partner
Bold Action Committee Strategic Ally
Contact

Let's connect.

Whether you're a creator, partner, or organization interested in working with CEI—we'd love to hear from you.

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