In the news this week, Channel 4 posted its biggest deficit ever last year, Independent Film Tax Credit given green light by Labour, and Director Nora Fiffer shares how she prioritised a family friendly set for her debut feature.
Read all about it in this week’s Digest.
News
• Channel 4 posted its biggest deficit of all time last year, with content boss Ian Katz deciding to reject his bonus. (Deadline)
• The UK’s Labour government has given the go-ahead to the eagerly anticipated Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). (Televisual)
• The industry reacts to Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, announced this week. (Screen)
• The UK Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) has formed its first board, ahead of the launch of its standards framework in early 2025. (Deadline)
• Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has called for the reconsideration of a planning application for a proposed £750m development at Marlow Film Studios, previously turned down by Buckinghamshire council. (Guardian)
• BBC3 is inviting West Midlands-based indies to pitch ideas for a current affairs documentary as the first opportunity to arise from the West Midlands IP Fund. (Broadcast)
Features
• Director Nora Fiffer on how she prioritised a family friendly set for her debut feature film Another Happy Day. Setting a brilliant example by keeping 9-5 shoot days and having childcare available — all on a tight budget. (Variety)
Opinion
• Channel 4 chiefs should not be taking bonuses while indies try to survive, opinion piece by Nils Pratley. (Guardian)
Director Interviews
• Director Marielle Heller speaks to IndieWire on Nightbitch, and what went into adapting Rachel Yoder’s novel of domestic discord. (IndieWire) Maielle will be joining us for a special screening of Nightbitch followed by a conversation about her craft, book your tickets here.
• Director Steve McQueen appeared at a screen talk during London Film Festival, sharing “A director is not about being an arsehole.” (Screen)
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