Published on: 22 April 2025 in Industry

Directors Digest — Friday 25 April 2025

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In the news this week, the BBC has announced Casualty will be put out to competitive tender, EastEnders wins BAFTA TV Craft Special Award for commitment to nurturing new talent, and The Academy has announced new rules for the Oscars.

Read about it in this week’s Digest.


News

•  The BBC has announced that long-running drama Casualty will be put out to competitive tender. (Televisual)

•  Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year, EastEnders will be honoured with this year’s BAFTA TV Craft Special Award in recognition of the show’s long-term commitment to nurturing new talent through its production process. (Televisual)

•  Sinners director Ryan Coogler negotiated a unique agreement with Warner Bros. that means he will become the owner of his film 25 years after its release. (Vulture)

•  Free and accesible streaming service Kanopy is releasing its first original film title as part of a new division at the streamer dedicated to seeking out and distributing original films and series. (IndieWire)

•  The Academy has announced new rules ahead of the upcoming 98th Oscars. (Variety)

Director Interviews

Sinners director Ryan Coogler on his grand, IMAX-shot thriller. (Little White Lies)

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