A sad loss. A vocal diversity campaigner for the TV industry. If only he could have seen the change we are all seeking in his lifetime.

Congratulations to Caroline Dinenage MP. Directors UK look forward to continuing to work with you and your committee on the HETV & film inquiry, and progressing recommendations for a Smart Fund and Freelance Commissioner to support creators.

Conference pass collected! Looking forward to an interesting few days at the the #labourpartyconference as part of the creative industries pavilion @directorsuk DorsetDesignFestival The Labour Party #creativeindustries

Here we are in Liverpool to take part in discussions about the impact and value of creativity and the importance of supporting our creative freelancers. Directors UK Andy Harrower Creative UK #creativeindustries #LabourPartyConference

Looking forward to this session at 11.45 talking about Creator Remuneration with DACS - Design and Artists Copyright Society The AOP Creative UK #LabourConference2024 #creativeindustries

Discussion about the value creatives bring to us culturally and economically, and the challenges of sustaining affordable careers and the importance of copyright to supporting creative careers.

Really useful discussion of the proposals for a Freelancer Commissioner to improve govt understanding of freelancers, and the introduction of a Smart Fund to compensate creators for the downloading and storage of their work on digital devices. Both policies Directors UK support

Actor, director & writer Andy Serkis in discussion with Stan McCoy from the MPA on growing the UK as an international hub for film & TV production. #LabourConference2024 #CreativeIndustries

Importance of addressing the VFX tax credit to keep the UK attractive for VFX, review of the apprenticeship levy to work for creative sector among many other topics covered.

Great panel with DCMS & DSIT Minster Chris Bryant and representatives from the creative industries talking about the role of creative industries in raising the UK’s global soft power, and how we build on this. Directors UK Creative UK #UKLabour #CreativeIndustries

Raised with The Minister the importance of ensuring our freelance talent and storytellers are able to sustain careers so that they can further our soft power - a freelancer commissioner would help ensure a joined up approach in govt to support creative freelancers.

Creative Industries Pavilion evening reception celebrating creativity for all, with performance from Brad Kelly winner of this seasons of Channel 4’s The Piano. #CreativeIndustries #UKLabour Directors UK Creative UK

Today our CEO Andy Andy Harrower will be speaking at the on this panel at 9.15 as part of the Cultural & Creative Industries Pavilion at the #LabourConference2024 Directors UK Bectu Philippa Childs Creative UK

Panel discussion underway on New Deal for working people - how can it support freelancers Directors UK Creative UK Bectu Philippa Childs #LabourConference2024 #CreativeIndustries

ICYMI Andy Harrower was representing directors this morning at the #LabourConference2024, discussing: ✔️The need for a freelance commissioner in Parliament who understands our industry ✔️Better protections and improved clarity are needed around the category of freelancer.

Panel done. Many topics discussed around freelancing - how govt & industry can better support freelancers - protecting royalties, a freelance commissioner, Smart Fund, the right to contracts at start of job, looking to international models of support for creative freelancers.

David Harewood and Imogen Walker MP in conversation. David emphasising the importance of arts in education and supporting creatives. ⁦David Harewood⁩

This is good news for British indy film, which is in much need of this boost. We also need to address the TV commissioning crisis impacting so many creators, & ensure that freelancers have better protections so that our creative industries can succeed and thrive. Directors UK

this is why royalties are so important. 50% of TV freelancers aren’t working due to drops in commissioning. royalty payments are a vital income to sustain through the down times. British films & TV are enjoyed around the world, let’s make sure creators share in that success

The Creative Industries are rightly recognised in the Government’s new Industrial Strategy as one of the key sectors for driving growth in the UK. Our screen sector brings enormous economic, social and cultural value and has the potential for so much more. (1/2)