“Can we stop using the word risk? Nobody wants to be around risk, because if it goes wrong somebody’s going to have to take the fall…which is why we don’t have people giving other people opportunities.” —Abigail Dankwa on the TV Makers Podcast. ow.ly/tmFZ50U5c8G

The Top 15 suppliers of programmes set against Ofcom volume quotas for Scotland have been revealed by Screen Scotland + Oliver&Ohlbaum. The research shows how the @bbc in particular used London based suppliers to meet its Scottish quota. Here's the link: screen.scot/news/2024/nove…

Stark inequalities to access to careers in the creative industries + the reduction in numbers studying creative subjects are just some of the worrying findings of this report from The Sutton Trust today WGGB members are invited to a cross-Trades Union Congress meeting on 26 Nov to support the

24 years 4555 episodes 425 writers 148 script editors 46 producers 9309 actors 175 directors 59 cinematographers 42 editors Hundreds and hundreds of crew, costume, make up, casting, drivers etc etc… Never doubt that TV drama can change lives. It changed mine. End of an era.

Producer: We can't afford a train Wes Anderson: No problem THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) The glamour of filmmaking.

EP38: NAVIGATING TV WITH A DISABILITY with Richard Walker 🎬 ITV Fresh Cuts 🎥 Assistant Producer to Producer/Directer ✨ First steps into the industry 📺 Disability & TV ❌ Dealing with rejection + more 📺 YouTube 🎧 Spotify & Apple Links below or in bio

Sexual harassment remains a huge problem across the creative industries. On Wednesday 27 November, Bectu will be joined by creative industry leaders to discuss sexual harassment and the work happening to tackle it. Register for the session ⬇️ prospect-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Great Union Week event today. Join Bectu this week and get 3 months free membership! bectu.org.uk/join #JoinAUnion

When we unite, we ignite change! There's never been a better time to join @bectuunion! New members get three months free membership! Be the change. Join Bectu today at buff.ly/3CE5rko #unscripted #editors #musiceditors #postsound #postproduction #assistanteditors #bectu

The plethora of articles stating the obvious continues. What doesn’t change is the deafening silence from those with the power to take risks, innovate and listen to new ideas across our “dying” industry. We’re creatives - why aren’t we creating? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ thetimes.com/culture/tv-rad…

Behind every scene, there’s a battle for better mental health in film and TV. And your donations can help us change how our industry supports mental health, providing vital help to those who need it most. Tap the link to donate now. ❤️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0dn6RB0

Mark and I stand with Gregg Wallace. (Also Mark Steel is on desert island discs in 3 mins.)

BREAKING: The head of the media trade union Bectu has issued a statement on the Gregg Wallace allegations. "Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual harassment should have no place in modern workplaces", it reads. 🔗 trib.al/BNrfwxB 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube

Production companies and broadcasters stand behind their policies and procedures, but it's clear that freelancers have little confidence that complaints are taken seriously, properly investigated and appropriate action taken against perpetrators.

The past few days have illustrated how important it is that those working in the sector have a voice in tackling bullying and harassment - please respond to the consultation to ensure the standards reflect your experiences. (2/2) surveymonkey.com/r/CIISAstandar…

📣 SCREEN Cluster Job Sharing Events with ReelTime Media ! Curious about job-sharing? Find out more with these upcoming events- 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 🗓️ 21 Jan 2025 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🗓️ 8 Feb 2025 Secure your spot: ow.ly/UwxN50UkJe7

The Guardian's films of the year countdown begins. Great to see #BFIBacked Hoard & #UKGlobalScreenFund co-pro The Settlers included. Ones for your seasonal watchlist! #NationalLottery Department for Culture, Media and Sport theb.fi/3Vvhabf

It has been quite the year, so as a distraction from all that here are my WTF TV news moments from 2024 ✨

Executives from Framestore, Bectu, and Channel 4 join Department for Culture, Media and Sport Creative Industries Taskforce tvbeurope.com/uncategorized/…