13 Oct 2020
This third cycle of the Program was pushed to start in early 2021 because of the ongoing Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The five Directing Fellows will participate in a six-month Program that will provide them with experience and exposure to the inner workings of commercial and other marketing content production.
12 Oct 2020
Tamika Lamison, Executive Director of the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP), today announced the five Fellows for program’s 2021 cycle. The Fellows are: Iqbal Ahmed, Manjari Makijany, Araeia Robinson, Tamer Shaaban and Siyou Tan.
01 Aug 2020
The Commercial Directors Diversity Program is looking for agencies to hire underrepresented talent for commercial productions.
Deutsch LA is the first agency to jump on board with a program that will cast underrepresented talent to direct a big-brand commercial....
12 Oct 2020
amika Lamison, Executive Director of the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP), today announced the five Fellows for program’s 2021 cycle. The Fellows are: Iqbal Ahmed, Manjari Makijany, Araeia Robinson, Tamer Shaaban and Siyou Tan.
13 Oct 2020
We talk with directors Jane Qian and Vanessa Black, along with Knucklehead's Cathleen Kisich, about pulling off a commercial production at the highest level.
10 june 2019
In part one of our new series, we explore two filmmakers' journeys into commercial directing through CDDP's groundbreaking efforts...
5 april 2019
The CDDP’s mission is to foster awareness and increase directing opportunities for women and other under-represented directors in the commercial production industry through a targeted programme of outreach, mentorship, and exposure...
7 november 2019
We talk with directors Jane Qian and Vanessa Black, along with Knucklehead's Cathleen Kisich, about pulling off a commercial production at the highest level.
4 april 2019
The program – which will last six months – works to pair unsigned directors with AICP member production companies. In addition to receiving a grant to create a spec commercial, the program includes an industry showcase of the directors’ work, workshops specific to the intricacies of the ad world, mentoring and shadowing with commercial production companies, networking and more...
30 april 2019
LOS ANGELES --
The Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) has announced five new Fellows for 2019: Sofia Garza-Barba, Vanessa Black, Christopher Cegielski, Dominique DeLeon and Jane Qian...
3 april 2019
The Commercial Directors Diversity Program announced five new Fellows for its 2019 program. The CDDP 2019 Fellows chosen over 300 participants are: Sofia Garza-Barba, Vanessa Black, Christopher Cegeilski, Dominique Deleon, and Jane Qian. CONGRATULATIONS!
14 july 2018
Mix includes a nearly hour-long Cannes Grand Prix/Gold Lion winner, an Emmy nominee, a Super Bowl spot, and work from promising new directors...
15 july 2018
CDDP's mission is to foster awareness and increase directing opportunities for women and other historically under-represented communities through a targeted program of outreach, mentorship and exposure.
17 december 2017
The CDDP debuts the final spec ads from the six talents of this year's mentoring program...
22 june 2018
Sonia Malfa--who was selected for the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) during its pilot run in 2017 and then became a finalist/adjunct fellow for the new incarnation of the CDDP this year--has joined the roster of bicoastal Good Company for commercials, branded content and music videos...
11 june 2018
Maya Albanese--one of six up-and-coming filmmakers who made the final cut for the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP), a joint initiative of the DGA and AICP--has joined production house brother for commercials and branded content in the U.S. ...
8 august 2018
Next goal is inclusion for these directors who look to gain production company representation for spots, branded content...
6 december 2018
African heritage plays big role in Monty Marsh's work. Adidas’ approach to creators has made the brand a darling of the creative set. The brand’s talent roster—including athletes and key influencers like Pharrell Williams and supermodel Karlie Kloss—cuts a compelling cloth because it’s not necessarily just about sports...
15 december 2017
The Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) was proud to have its inaugural orientation at FILM LA in Hollywood on Jan. 31st, celebrating the six directing candidates chosen out of 400 applications, to be in the three month program...
23 october 2017
The AICP announced today that Tamika Lamison has joined the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) as Program Director. In her new position, Ms. Lamison will oversee the CDDP as it expands its mission to introduce women and other historically underrepresented groups of people to the commercial industry...