Paramount Talent Pipeline Programs page
Powering Creators
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING CREATORS
Across our company and within our brands, we are committed to creating opportunities for talent with unique and authentic experiences, viewpoints, and voices, both on camera and behind the scenes.
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CBS Performers With Disabilities
A casting database and customized programs providing career guidance, acting workshops and open calls for people with disabilities.
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Nick Writing Program
The Nick Writing Program gives participants exposure to seasoned writers and executives.
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Nick Artist Program
The Nick Artist Program allows aspiring artists to develop their skills.
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CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge
The CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge empowers early-career storytellers to create short films in collaboration with and highlighting the mission of hyper-local nonprofit organizations. As part of the Anthem Award-winning talent development initiative, CBS provides the filmmakers with education, mentorship, resources, a $5,000 budget and real-world creative leadership experience.
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Showcase
Paramount’s Comedy Showcase started in 2005 and is a highly anticipated annual hybrid comedy show with live performances and original, creative writing. Casting agents, showrunners and other entertainment executives attend the annual event.
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CBS Studios Casting Fellowship
This fellowship is a paid opportunity that aims to remove barriers to a career in the entertainment industry. It provides invaluable hands-on training in pilot/episodic TV casting and offers mentorship from the CBS Studios casting team.