Ché Landon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) executive with 10+ years leading talent development initiatives across major entertainment companies including Prime Video, NBCUniversal, HBO, and CBS. Proven track record in building comprehensive talent pipelines, managing cross-functional teams, and driving inclusive content strategies that connect diverse creative voices to opportunities. Expert in strategic partnership development with C-suite executives, talent representatives, and creative communities. Currently spearheading inclusive content and production strategies for global titles at Prime Video & Amazon Studios.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inclusive Content and Production Executive
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
07.2022 - Current
- Large-Scale Content Leadership: Lead content consultant on 120+ titles across US movies, sports originals, and international TV series/movies spanning global markets from UK to Indonesia to Brazil
- Comprehensive Talent Pipeline Creation: Built and maintain 250+ candidate database of Head of Department leadership positions, strategically placing inclusive candidates across productions to increase diversity in above-the-line roles and production teams
- Groundbreaking Accessibility Innovation: Pioneered Amazon's first feature film accessibility initiative on "Unstoppable," providing content consultation, onboarding expert disability advocates, selecting production accessibility teams, and serving as liaison between accessibility coordinators and key creatives including A-list talent
- Executive-Level Strategic Consultation: Communicate directly with Creative Executives and Above-the-Line talent teams, delivering solution-oriented consultations that optimize inclusive team building while elevating overall creative vision and driving audience engagement
- Cross-Cultural Content Leadership: Facilitate and mediate cross-cultural conversations on multimillion-dollar titles to drive authenticity and maximize audience engagement across diverse global markets
- Strategic Creative Network Utilization: Leverage extensive network of creatives and cultural experts to place the right specialists in the right rooms at the right time, ensuring authentic representation and creative excellence
- Innovative Character Development: Provide forward-thinking creative content solutions that subvert stereotypes and increase character depth across all backgrounds, enhancing storytelling authenticity while maintaining commercial appeal
Inclusive Content Consultant and Producer
Producers Guild of America
Los Angeles, California
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Client Portfolio Management: Expert consultant to 70+ PGA producing teams, maintaining strategic relationships with Fortune 500 clients including Google, Microsoft, CoverGirl, Clorox, VTech, LeapFrog, and Verizon
- Production Leadership: Oversaw production of 35+ short films (fiction and documentary) and 4+ web series in a single calendar year with comprehensive DEI integration
- Talent Acquisition Strategy: Launched and refined scouting processes to attract and retain prime diverse talent above and below the line during development and pre-production phases
- Market Research & Analytics: Conduct thorough market research and audience composition analysis to optimize casting and creative team decisions
- Stakeholder Engagement: Lead inclusive content discussions with key stakeholders, creative executives, directors, and producers for optimal team development
Creative Executive
Black Valley Films
Los Angeles, California
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Pipeline Program Development: Engineered and implemented comprehensive DEI pipeline program for emerging documentary filmmakers
- Full-Cycle Production Consulting: Provided strategic consultation on scripted and unscripted productions through development, production, and post-production phases
- Coalition Building: Spearheaded outreach and partnership development between company and social impact organizations
- Content Framework Innovation: Created metadata-driven content development framework for current and future project optimization
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Casting Producer
HBO
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Award-Winning Production Leadership: Co-produced "The Big Chop," contributing to its success as official selection for HBO's American Black Film Festival and Cannes "Beyond Borders"
- Budget Management & Equity Implementation: Secured additional project funding to ensure equitable cast compensation at industry scale
- Talent Management: Managed comprehensive talent casting processes, implemented pre-production inclusivity measures, negotiated contracts with representatives, and extended performance offers
- Industry Recognition: Contributed to project achievements including Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase Winner, Young Artists Awards nomination, and distribution on HBO GO and Amazon Prime Video
Diversity and Inclusion Program Writer
CBS
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Selected as 2018 CBS Diversity Showcase Writer, contributing to network's inclusive content development initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion Creative Executive (Interim Director)
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Department Leadership: Served as Interim Program Director for NBCUniversal's On-Screen Talent Diversity and Inclusion Department, overseeing team communications and strategic initiatives
- Executive Relationship Management: Spearheaded high-level meetings, corresponded with talent representation, and presented holding deals on behalf of creative professionals
- Program Strategy & Implementation: Collaborated with internal DEI teams to strategize and engineer workshops and panels for filmmaker initiative mentorship programs
- Large-Scale Event Production: Co-chaired ShortCuts annual short film festival (15,000+ entries) and produced NBC's Annual Diversity and Inclusion Showcase spotlighting 50+ emerging writers, directors, and actors
- Creative Initiative Development: Generated and co-produced nationwide Stand-Up Comedy Competition, expanding NBC's diverse talent identification efforts
DEI Casting Associate
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Comprehensive Talent Network Development: Built and expanded talent networks for all network projects, establishing relationships across the creative ecosystem
- Executive Communications Coordination: Managed communications between senior network executives, directors, managers, and agents
- Casting Operations Management: Served as primary liaison between casting directors and talent agents, organizing pre-reads, auditions, and network tests
- High-Profile Project Supervision: Supervised key casting projects including Susan Edelman Casting's "Bent," Felicia Fasano Casting's "Rita" and "Beautiful People," and Francine Maisler Casting's "Birdman," "The Newsroom," and "Unbroken"
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies & Film
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CTSkills
- Talent Pipeline Development Executive Leadership & Team Management Strategic Partnership Building
- Inclusive Content Strategy Budget Management & P&L Oversight Stakeholder Engagement
- Creative Community Relations Program Development & Implementation Data-Driven Decision Making
Certification
- Catalyst Professional Certificates: Race, Gender and Workplace Equity | Inclusive Leadership
- University of Melbourne: Critical Media Studies Program, Master's Certificate
- The Neuroscience Institute: Business Psychology and Executive Coaching, Master's Certificate
- Licensed ICF Executive Business Coach
- EdX Verified Certificates: Unconscious Bias: From Awareness to Action | Facing Racism and Emotional Tax in the Workplace | Understanding Gender Equity
Accomplishments
- 120+ Global Title Portfolio: Lead content consultant across Amazon's diverse slate spanning US movies, sports originals, and international content across multiple continents
- 250+ Talent Database Innovation: Created comprehensive Head of Department candidate database, directly improving diversity placement across Amazon productions
- Industry-First Accessibility Leadership: Pioneered production accessibility coordination on major studio feature "Unstoppable," establishing new industry standards for inclusive filmmaking
- $250K+ Fundraising Success: Procured quarter-million dollars from corporate and private donors for Creative Artists Lab Fellowship DEI initiatives
- Award-Winning Content Production: Contributed to multiple award-winning productions with global distribution and industry recognition
- Executive-Level Communication: Regular consultation with Creative Executives and A-list talent, delivering strategic solutions that enhance both inclusion and creative excellence
- Comprehensive Industry Relationships: Established and maintained strategic relationships with executives, agents, writers, producers, and creative professionals across entertainment ecosystem
Awards
'30 Under 30 Queer Creatives to Watch' – AfterEllen.com, "Changemakers of the Year" – Global Forum for Young Leaders, Ovation Award Nominee – Producing, Executive Board Member – Outfest's Emerging Leadership Council (2011-2016), Community Organizer & Board Advisor – Equity Fights AIDS
Timeline
Inclusive Content and Production Executive
Prime Video & Amazon Studios
07.2022 - Current
Creative Executive
Black Valley Films
03.2020 - 03.2021
Diversity and Inclusion Program Writer
CBS
08.2017 - 01.2018
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Casting Producer
HBO
07.2017 - 07.2018
Diversity and Inclusion Creative Executive (Interim Director)
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
04.2016 - 11.2016
Inclusive Content Consultant and Producer
Producers Guild of America
01.2015 - 08.2022
DEI Casting Associate
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
11.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies & Film
Wesleyan University
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