I’m a DGA Director with Primetime Network TV Credits
I've been told:
“We already hired an African American so we're TOTALLY covered for diversity this season. Sorry!”
AND
"We had a female director last season and it didn't work out, so we aren't hiring any women this year. Maybe next year!"
AND
"The actresses are REALLY hard on female directors."
AND
"The show has a lot of special effects, and we just can't find any women who have the experience to pull it off."
AND... much, much more.