The 2023-24 TV Season Had 1,300 Fewer Writer Jobs
Of the 1,319 total writing jobs lost from 2022-23, 642 of them were co-executive producers or above. Source: The 2023-24 TV Season Had 1,300 Fewer Writer Jobs
France’s CNC urges European solidarity against US ‘threats’
French TV and film body expects ‘much more aggressive’ US approach against European streaming regulation. Source: France’s CNC urges European solidarity against US ‘threats’ | News | Screen
BAFTA Boss On UK Drama Funding Crisis, ‘Baby Reindeer’ & ‘Mr Bates’
AFTA boss Jane Millichip has celebrated a British TV industry in “rude health” but said “choppy waters” could arise “if we lose control of our value chain.” Speaking to Deadline as the likes of Baby Reindeer, Rivals and Mr Bates … Continued
Designers say plans for UK copyright law risk ‘running roughshod’ over sector
A proposed overhaul of copyright law risks “running roughshod” over a British design industry that has created such memorable products as the red phone box, the London underground map and the iPhone, according to a group of leading UK designers. … Continued
Ambitious college turns esports arena into multimedia hub
A UK government initiative has helped to transform a college’s esports arena into a multimedia hub for the town’s creative community, while pushing the boundaries of what educational spaces can be. Source: Ambitious college turns esports arena into multimedia hub
UK creative industries set behaviour standards after Strictly and MasterChef rows
An independent standards authority says the industry must learn from recent scandals and create safer working environments. Source: UK creative industries set behaviour standards after Strictly and MasterChef rows | Media | The Guardian