NBC Launches "Female Forward" Initiative, Pledges to Hire More Women Directors | THR News

NBC's Female Forward initiative aims to achieve gender parity among scripted series directors by providing opportunities for ten female directors to shadow and direct episodes of NBC series. Spearheaded by NBC President Jennifer Sulky and director Leslie Linka Glatter, the program seeks to empower women in storytelling and create an equal playing field. The initiative will start in the 2018-2019 season and plans to expand in future years. More information can be found on The Hollywood Reporter website.

What does Jennifer Sulky hope to achieve with the directing component of the initiative?

When will the new investment for the initiative begin?