warner bros discovery action

Warner Bros. Discovery Action provides individuals who haven’t traditionally had pathways to below-the-line jobs with entry into Warner Bros. Discovery productions. The program fosters an emerging production workforce that aligns with our commitment to the communities in which we film and the stories we tell. WBD Action is a Warner Bros Discovery Social Impact initiative.

WBD Action Labs is a skills-preparedness, awareness and education program steeped in the basics of production. It aims to prepare the next generation of crew members to navigate below-the-line careers.

2023 Placements YTD:

28

Candidates

14

Productions

4

Cities

2022 Placements:

105

Candidates

36

Productions

9

Cities

Placements Since Launch:

600+

Candidates

200+

Productions

30+

Cities

2022 Production &
Studio Partners

HBO/HBO Max

  • A Black Lady Sketch Show
  • Barry
  • Gossip Girl
  • Julia
  • Love and Death
  • Perry Mason
  • Real Time
  • Succession
  • Sula
  • The Gilded Age
  • The Hype
  • The Last of Us
  • The Sympathizer

T-Nets

  • Miracle Workers
  • Snowpiercer

WB Pictures

  • Blue Beetle
  • Cool 8
  • Magic Mike
  • Necrus
  • Shazam
  • The Color Purple

WBTV

  • All Rise
  • East New York
  • Girls on the Bus
  • Gotham Knights
  • Mrs. Davis
  • Queen Sugar
  • Riverdale
  • Sex Lives of College Girls
  • Superman & Lois
  • The Winchesters
  • Titans

*IATSE Interns Placed

IATSE PARTNERSHIP

In 2019, WBD Action and IATSE partnered to create a new entry-level pathway into Local 80 (Grip), Local 600 (Camera) and Local 728 (Set Lighting). Through this unique agreement, candidates are placed in 60-day internships in the grip, camera or set lighting department, where they can perform hands-on work. After 60 days, the intern enters into an entry-level union position for 30 days to acquire their required days for roster eligibility.

  • To date, 20 interns have joined the union

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Atlanta

  • Amazing Stories Foundation
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • HBCU in LA Internship
  • Morehouse College
  • Linda Burns PA Academy (Atlanta Film Society)
  • Amazing Stories Foundation
  • Re:Imagine ATL
  • Veterans in Media and Entertainment
  • Set South
  • The United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance
  • Georgia Film Academy

Boston

  • MA Production Coalition

D.C

  • Howard University

Los Angeles

  • Academy Gold
  • B.A.B.Y.
  • Digital Dove
  • Ghetto Film School
  • Justice for My Sister
  • HBCU in LA Internship
  • Hollywood CPR
  • Evolve Entertainment Fund
  • Long Beach City College
  • Made in Her Image
  • Manifest Works
  • Veterans in Media & Ent.

New Orleans

  • NOVAC

New York

  • Brooklyn Community College
  • Bronx Community College
  • CUNY York College
  • HBO Training Program
  • Hofstra University
  • Hunter College
  • Nassau Community College
  • Reel Works
  • Veterans in Media & Ent.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Sagrado University

UK (4)

  • BFI Film Academy
  • Elstree Screen Arts Academy
  • London Screen Academy