A Black Woman's Story: A Series Pitch and a Brief History of Black Women Television Creators
Disciplines
Screenwriting | Women's Studies
Abstract (300 words maximum)
In this presentation, I will discuss several topics related to the entertainment industry and the pitching process for television writers, focusing on the lack of representation for Black women writers and the challenges for these writers to bring their stories to the screen. I will share statistics on the representation of Black people both on and offscreen—particularly Black women—
and will highlight historical and current trends. I will break down the pitching process and discuss the pathways available to emerging writers seeking meetings with studio executives. Finally, I will present the television series pitch I am developing for my FILM 3125 (Intro to TV Writing) course this semester, sharing my writing and development process as well as my goals for the project. Centered on a Black female protagonist, my ultimate goal is to create a series that can spark conversations around identity, self-discovery, and personal evolution, while also contributing to a larger push for industry inclusion and authentic storytelling.
Use of AI Disclaimer
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Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS – English
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Anna Weinstein
A Black Woman's Story: A Series Pitch and a Brief History of Black Women Television Creators
In this presentation, I will discuss several topics related to the entertainment industry and the pitching process for television writers, focusing on the lack of representation for Black women writers and the challenges for these writers to bring their stories to the screen. I will share statistics on the representation of Black people both on and offscreen—particularly Black women—
and will highlight historical and current trends. I will break down the pitching process and discuss the pathways available to emerging writers seeking meetings with studio executives. Finally, I will present the television series pitch I am developing for my FILM 3125 (Intro to TV Writing) course this semester, sharing my writing and development process as well as my goals for the project. Centered on a Black female protagonist, my ultimate goal is to create a series that can spark conversations around identity, self-discovery, and personal evolution, while also contributing to a larger push for industry inclusion and authentic storytelling.