Published on: 31 October 2024 in Industry

Directors Digest — Friday 1 November 2024

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In the news this week, the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee is reprising the British film and high-end TV inquiry, the Film and TV Charity have assembled a guide on what the Budget means for the sector, and “AI will not be writing our dramas” writes Ian Katz.
 
Read all about it in this week's digest.


News

•  It was announced this week that the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee is reprising the British film and high-end TV inquiry, continuing the work from the last parliament, with artificial intelligence and the work of the BFI key areas of interest. (Screen) The previous inquiry was cut short after the Conservative government called a general election in July, meaning parliament and all committees were dissolved.

•  Following this week’s Autumn Budget announcement the Film + TV Charity have assembled a helpful guide on how those working in film, TV, and cinema may be impacted by the changes announced. (Film  + TV Charity)

Features

•  In light of Black History Month’s theme ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Broadcast’s Simone Ziel spoke to four Black creatives about how they interpret that topic, and how it relates to their careers. (Broadcast)

•  Deadline on why Britain’s broadcasters are increasingly looking overseas for unscripted shows, and what this could mean for the sector. (Deadline)

Opinion

•  “AI will not be writing our dramas”, writes Ian Katz in Broadcast. (Broadcast)

Director Interviews

•  “It was high time we took up the subject of stolen artefacts from the point of view of the dispossessed.” Dahomey director Mati Diop speaks about the film’s urgent anti-colonial message. (Little White Lies)

•  The team behind Wolf Hall discuss the show's return, including former Directors UK Board Member Peter Kosminsky. (Guardian)

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