Announcing the APA DEI Working Group

We are excited to kick off 2026 with a new APA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group!

We have brought together 22 APA members representing a broad range of experiences, expertise and services (production, post, music, and sound).

Co-chaired by Charlotte Fraser and Antoinette de Lisser, the group aims to champion best DEI practices across our membership, with an emphasis on practical, measurable change.

We will focus on the following areas:

• building diverse and inclusive working environments
• supporting existing talent and improving talent retention
• advancing wider action in collaboration with other associations, trade unions, and industry events 

The APA is committed to advancing a more inclusive and equitable commercials production industry. This working group has been formed to share perspectives and experiences, turn words into action, and drive accountability across our membership.

Working Group Members:

Kojo Abban LS Productions
Stacia Akaba Rascal
Dan Altendorff Felt Music
Aziza Bhatia Salt TV
Marta Bobić Canada
Marlon Brand Nomad
Paul Cartledge Yellow Boat People
Amelida Celepija Not Just Any
Mel Fong Art Practice
Jamie Gamache Lowkey Films
Nosisa Majuqwana Smuggler
Rachel Menzies BMG
Sabrina Mort Nexus
Jeremy Newton DLMDD
Adam Oyejobi Biscuit Filmworks
Mia Powell Caviar
Tanya Ramsurrun Canada
David Patrick Thomas Okay Studio
Darapen Vongsa-Nga Academy
Morgan Whitlock Sweetshop
Charlotte Whittall Creative Outpost
Elliott Williams Kode

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].