In the news this week, takeaways from the CMS HETV report, the Guardian podcast discusses the British TV crisis, and director Luke Snellin discusses bilingual revenge thriller Reunion.
Read about it in this week’s Digest.
News
• The cross-party House of Commons Culture Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has released its report on High-end Television (HETV). (Deadline) The report cites evidence from Directors UK and Directors UK Vice-Chair James Hawes on issues affecting directors and creators across our industry. Directors UK CEO Andy Harrower responds, saying the report “highlights the challenges facing the industry and the urgent need for action.”
• The indirect effects of US tariffs could hit scripted productions the hardest. (Broadcast)
• Sky greenlights UK version of Saturday Night Live. (Guardian)
• Broadcast is has oppened applications for Hot Shots 2025, its emerging talent initiative. They’re seeking out the brightest and most promising individuals from across the television industry. (Broadcast)
• UK-based indie Northern Heart Films has expanded its documentary bursary fund that aims to support emerging filmmakers from working class backgrounds. (Broadcast)
Features
• The surprising crisis in British television. (Today in Focus - Podcast)
• Take aways from the HETV report (Broadcast)
Director Interview
• Reunion director and member Luke Snellin talks about what drew him to the project and how he set the tone for this bilingual drama told through the unique point of view of a deaf man isolated from society. (BBC)
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