In the news this week, the Directors and Producers Forum has announced a new set of guidelines for how production companies work with directors, Reclaim The Frame panel suggests some of the methods that could help close the distribution gap for women filmmakers, and the nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025 have been announced.
Read about it in this week’s Digest.
News
• This week the Directors and Producers Forum — made up of BBC Studios, Directors UK, ITV Studios and Pact — announced a new set of guidelines for how production companies work with directors to ensure the director’s role is clear and respected. (Televisual) All directors should download and keep these guidelines for reference, you can do that by clicking here.
• Earlier audience engagement, a tax credit for P&A costs and less emphasis on the opening weekend are some of the methods that could help close the distribution gap for women filmmakers, according to a panel hosted by UK equality in film organisation Reclaim The Frame. (Screen)
• The BBC has announced 50 independent production companies that will receive bespoke mentoring and support across three dedicated schemes: the TV Small Indie Fund, the Hot House co-commissioning scheme and the BBC Radio & Music Indie Development Fund. (Televisual)
• Channel 4 has published the findings of an investigation it commissioned into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of freelance producer John Balson. (Televisual)
• BBC names Michael Jochnowitz as interim unscripted editor. (Broadcast)
Features
• Why Mark Duplass is independently releasing series The Long Long Night via crowdfunding and community screenings. (IndieWire)
Awards
• The nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025 have been announced. Congratulations to everyone nominated. See the full list of nominees here. (RTS)
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