In a better world, companies would not expect directors, production companies, and agencies to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays for pitches. Full report and more fair timelines suggestions👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

In a better world, companies would provide a standardized pitch template for all bidders to level the playing field for directors and prevent unpaid labor. Find more recommendations for a just industry in the full report 👉 bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

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71% of directors want increased efforts for DEI, acknowledging current initiatives as a mixed bag. More effective and comprehensive DEI initiatives are needed in the industry! Full report 👉 bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

71% of directors surveyed believe that a 10-hour shoot day feels like a sustainable change to working practices in their geographic location. Many directors feel that they don’t currently have a good work-life balance. Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

Straight, white & male directors were more likely to report that on-set culture is a supportive productive environment than underrepresented groups. Most directors overall report that on-set culture is mostly positive. Full report bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

With a low rate of return on the often unpaid hours that go into the bidding process many directors opt not to bid at all. Common deterrents from bidding were insufficient budgets, lackluster creative & tight timelines. Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

White directors won 48% of the projects with budgets over $1.5M that they bid on while directors of underrepresented ethnicities only won 34% of the projects with budgets over $1.5M that they bid on. Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

Our sample skews toward underrepresented groups but we can still see white directors winning more bids than nonwhite directors. These discrepancies are likely larger in the industry than in our sample. Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

These graphs show the average production budget range for the jobs directors bid on White directors bid on jobs with budgets over $100K more often than directors of other ethnicities & won more jobs at all budget sizes Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

Many directors reported feeling discriminated against and tokenized. Another director said “I feel like as a woman I’m often asked to bid in a tokenistic fashion and then lose to the man I was pitching against.” Full report👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

Directors often feel tokenized, discriminated against, & used as check bids, even cis, straight, white men. DEI initiatives are important & can also make people wonder if their identity plays a role in getting a job. Full report 👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

“Directors often invest a considerable amount of time and effort into creating pitches without proper compensation.” In a better world, pitches would be paid across the board. Full report/more suggestions for a just industry👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

Pitches are rarely paid & most directors spend 21-30 hours on each. Directors from underrepresented ethnicities and genders spend slightly more time on average. Full report 👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

In a better world, agencies & production co.s would provide honesty about if directors are acting as check bids, explanations for cancellations & feedback when pitches don’t win. Full report & suggestions for industry transparency 👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

“The agencies don’t respect the time and energy that goes into pitches.” Directors want transparency from agencies/production co.s about who they’re pitching against. Full report and more suggestions for a just industry 👉bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

We’re back: our second annual Directors Census! 375 directors from 34 countries responded to our survey. We’re looking at suboptimal dynamics in the commercial pitch and bid process on our mission for a more just industry for all! bit.ly/3NXcXZw #FTWCensus #FREETHEWORK

SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends: FREE THE WORK Urges Industry-Wide Support for Diversity Initiatives

Commercial directors: have you taken our Census yet? The clock is ticking - the survey is only open til Labor Day (next Monday, September 4th). Don't miss your chance to weigh in! bit.ly/3NXcXZw

If you're a commercial director, we need your voice included! Our Director Census is an important way to push for change to industry practices, like the need for paid pitching. Spread the word! bit.ly/3NXcXZw