This week news broke of Camerimage CEO Marek Zydowicz' sexist remarks in an editorial ahead of the festival, and cinematography bodies have issued strong condemnations. We condemn discrimination and support best practice to encourage fair representation and inclusion in our industry.
Meanwhile, a new Government forum will investigate ways of preserving linear television amid the streaming revolution, major broadcasters have joined forces to develop ways of tracking climate and sustainability content, and leading industry figures react to the loss of Doctors.
Read about it in this week's Digest.
News
• The Government plans to examine ways of sustainably preserving linear television for older and underprivileged audiences amid the streaming revolution. Media minister Stephanie Peacock will oversee a forum of broadcasters and experts to consider the future of traditional TV so that all viewers can continue to access British content. (Deadline)
• This week news broke of Cameraimage CEO Marek Zydowicz' sexist remarks in an editorial ahead of the festival, and cinematography bodies have issued strong condemnations. We condemn discrimination and support best practice to encourage fair representation and inclusion in our industry. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Six major UK broadcasters (BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, ITV, Sky and UKTV) have joined forces to develop a new measurement process that will track both programmes that include climate and sustainability content and the prominence of sustainability themes within the show. (TVB Europe)
• Leading figures in the industry react to the loss of long-running UK soap Doctors as a rich training ground for behind-the-camera talent. (Screen)
Opinion
• In August, Directors UK Board member Abigail Dankwa appeared on the panel “TV's Invisible Army: Tackling the Freelancer Crisis” at Edinburgh TV Festival to discuss the pressures placed on TV freelancers, and what industry actions are needed to provide better support for them. You can now watch a recording from the panel on Edinburgh TV Festival’s YouTube channel. (Edinburgh TV Festival)
Director Interviews
• “New lines are being drawn. We’re in an era of us vs them. Who’s right and who’s wrong?” Squid Game Director Hwang Dong-hyuk speaks to the BCC in a wide ranging conversation which touches on the importance of protecting creators’ copyright. (BBC)
• “I’m watching this event that happened 110 years ago in the most remote place on earth, and that’s real,” director Chai Vasarhelyi, alongside co-director Jimmy Chin, discusses using AI to recreate Ernest Shackleton’s voice and restore century old footage, in their documentary Endurance. (Variety)
Awards
• Congratulations to the winners, and all those nominated, at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards this year. You can find the full list of winners here. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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