The Handy Foundation is creating real pathways into the entertainment industry, helping young talent break in, grow, and build careers that last. By working with studios and productions, the Foundation supports authentic, inclusive storytelling while connecting people to well-paying, sustainable opportunities behind the scenes and beyond.

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Focused on workforce development and access, The Handy Foundation is helping shape an entertainment industry where more voices belong and more creators can thrive. In addition to Handy Foundation’s flagship training programs, the Foundation’s founder Ri-Karlo Handy recently launched the Hollywood HQ podcast and Substack where creators, innovators and storytellers come together to explore strategies and tools needed to thrive in creative pursuits, and bridge the gap between Hollywood’s legacy industry and the fast-moving digital creator economy.