82% report that their job has a negative impact on their mental health. 83% of respondents report that being an indie producer is completely unsustainable.

78% of indie producers work 40+ hrs a week on their producing, and have to hold down a second job because fees are crushingly low.

These are the people that grow and develop the British film industry, that discover and nurture talent, and train crew. The entire future of the British film industry rests on these people, and yet, they are chronically under supported, undervalued, and forced out.

💯 If enhanced tax credit for indie UK films happens, producers fees (& writers / directors) should be ring-fenced with fee definition agreed by law. No deferment possible is you want the tax credit. + a % of it should be treated as producer equity by law. No ifs no buts.

Breaking: UK introduces 40% tax relief for films budgeted up to £15m in bid to reignite indie sector screendaily.com/news/uk-introd…

Some thoughts on the new Indie Film Tax Credit 🧵 I'll preface this by saying that I think it's a really good thing and we should be happy to have this uplift for indie film. And any calculations I've done are my estimates.

KNEECAP selected for narrative spotlight screening Tribeca Film Festival in June. Completes our hat-trick of major US festivals!!! Sony Pictures Classics indiewire.com/news/festivals…

OKAY, I'm doing it folks! Here's how I got by £££ as an independent producer, who came neither from wealth, nor from London (grew up in South Yorkshire). It's important to say that I wish producing were a sustainable career in itself at every level. But this has been the reality.

I can assure everyone that neither I, nor any producer I know looks at this.

Would any writing mummas be up for a chat about how they juggle writing and parenting? He’s still pretty little at 6 months but I’m currently having to dictate everything and wondering if anyone had any better ideas 🤪

Congrats to this cohort of talented producers. Delighted to be mentoring this year. Producers are the lifeblood of indie film, so pleased to see British International Freight Association Springboard supporting them in this way. #Film #Producing bifa.film/springboard/sp…

A lot has been said about the tough climate for Film & HETV production in the UK since the beginning of the year. Now we have figures and they support this narrative. This is what it looks for film spend in Q1 2024

Are you UK based and at the early stage of your career or looking to break into documentary features/TV?  I'm currently looking for support in two separate roles. Production work and video editing on a few projects. A varied selection.  Please get in touch to discuss the roles,

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We'll be joined for our networking party Rich Mix by the multi-disciplinary creative powerhouse writer/director/producer JIJO Souvid Datta for a chat on forging a sustainable career, finding funding & more. SEE YOU THERE: bit.ly/3K0n8e1

🌿🎬 Join SP at their Summer Spectacular Film Networking Party to discover how to be a sustainable filmmaker with the amazing JIJO from @SouvidSpace Come and connect with other creative collaborators bit.ly/4a7zjk0 #SustainableFilmmaking #Networking #IndieFilmParty

🎬 BFI Insight Producer Toolkit Launches Today! 🎉 This  toolkit  is inspired by the Insight Producer programme, a professional development scheme for emerging producers on the cusp of their debut feature. Grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/yf3csxy4 #BFINETWORK #ScreenYorkshire

An incredible new resource for new and emerging producers!

It's time to get excited. The #BIFA2024 longlists are coming! We're announcing the all important lists across social - here's where to look 🧵⬇️

Congrats to all these Breakthrough Producers! I was delighted to co-chair the subgroup this year with @JolyByName. Some amazing feats of producing in what is a really challenging time. And well done to BIFA for recognising the producers with their own award. #BIFA2024

The #BIFA2024 nominees for Breakthrough Producer sponsored by Pinewood and Shepperton Studios are: HOLLIE BRYAN, LUCY MEER The Ceremony BALTHAZAR DE GANAY, JAMES BOWSHER Santosh JACOB SWAN HYAM Bring Them Down BEN TOYE Treading Water REBECCA WOLFF Grand Theft Hamlet