Access to Action provides individuals who haven’t traditionally had pathways into the entertainment industry with access to below-the-line jobs on Warner Bros. Discovery film and television productions.

Operating across the U.S. and Canada, Access to Action fosters an emerging production workforce that aligns with our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and the communities in which we film.

Recent production placements include All American, Blue Beetle, The Last of Us, Euphoria, Gossip Girl, Shazam, Succession, and The Gilded Age.

Placements since launch

720+

Candidates

230+

Productions

36

Cities

Our Partners

We work with organizations across the U.S. and Canada, including in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, Atlanta and Louisiana.

Learn more about some of these organizations and their workforce programs below:

U.S. Partners
Canada Partners

How Access to Action Works

Candidates are sourced exclusively from local non-profit, government, educational institutions, and vocational training programs.
Recruitment
Candidates are sourced exclusively from local non-profit, government, educational institutions, and vocational training programs.
 
All candidates receive a two-day virtual production training. Those who demonstrate discernible interest are invited to apply to Access to Action.
Onboarding
All candidates receive a two-day virtual production training. Those who demonstrate discernible interest are invited to apply to Access to Action.
 
Once candidates are recruited, Access to Action connects with Warner Bros. Discovery productions to recommend candidates suitable for their needs.
Placement
Once candidates are recruited, Access to Action connects with Warner Bros. Discovery productions to recommend candidates suitable for their needs.
 
Throughout their placement, candidates gain hands-on experience, are given the opportunity to network with industry professionals and receive coaching and training to help them thrive on set.
Training
Throughout their placement, candidates gain hands-on experience, are given the opportunity to network with industry professionals and receive coaching and training to help them thrive on set.

Testimonials

My experience has been amazing so far, and that’s largely because of the people I work with… this experience is helping me grow my craft, my bosses are extremely open with the writing and production process, so I feel as though I am learning a lot.

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Irene Christodoulakis
Producer’s Asst
The Penguin

Every day is a new adventure and has been a hands-on learning experience, giving me the opportunity to observe and interact with Oscar award-winning and talented professionals in the wild as I grow in the film industry. I’m excited for what’s to come!

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Christiani Nix
Asst to Hannah Beachler
Grilled Cheese

This program opens doors and helps make the dream tangible. I know without this program I would not have had the experience or made the contacts I have. It’s truly unparalleled!

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Daniel Gonzalez
AD Dept PA
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin

Working on this production has been a great experience so far. It’s great to be able to work with and for, people whose work you admire and has also inspired you. It’s a great team and great sense of community within the crew, I’m grateful and thankful to be apart of this amazing project.

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Harvey Dixon Jr.
Production Office PA
Grilled Cheese

U.S. IATSE Internship

In 2019, Access to Action and IATSE partnered to create a new entry-level pathway into Local 80 (Grip), Local 600 (Camera) and Local 728 (Set Lighting).

Through this unique agreement, candidates are placed in 60-day internships in the grip, camera or set lighting department, where they can perform hands-on work.

After 60 days, the intern enters into an entry-level union position for 30 days to acquire their required days for roster eligibility.

Skills Training

Beyond on set placements, Access to Action provides below-the-line training from industry professionals in a safe learning environment.

In 2024, Access to Action partnered with Brooklyn-based non-profit Reel Works to offer a four-week camera loader training program, delivered by the International Cinematographers Guild.

Access to Action Canada candidates participated in the MBS Illumination Grip & Electric Training Program, receiving comprehensive instruction on grip and lighting from working industry professionals and deepening their knowledge of on-set work.

In November 2023, Access to Action supported NOVAC and Local 478 Art Department in New Orleans on a free two-week script and set building training based on the Warner Bros. TV show The Winchesters.

As part of Access to Action Canada, participants in the Aldergrove, BC mock-set training initiative had the opportunity to test their skills and knowledge of lighting and grip equipment in a mock scenario to help develop their confidence on set.

We’re here for you

Want to get in touch? We’d love to hear from you!
You can reach us at AccessToAction@wbd.com