Directors Digest — Thursday 15 February 2018

The new bullying and harassment guidelines produced by BAFTA and the BFI made headlines this week, alongside news from the London and Venice Film Festivals. But that wasn’t all — Pinewood, plagiarism, and iPlayer were also hot topics, and you can read about it all in today’s Directors Digest. 

Film

The BFI and BAFTA have released new anti-bullying Principles and Guidance, after consultation with several industry bodies including Directors UK. 

The BFI has announced the dates for the 2018 London Film Festival. (Screen Daily)

Guillermo Del Toro has been named President of the Venice Film Festival jury. (The Hollywood Reporter)

The Independent Cinema Office looks at what can be done to get more young people back into cinemas. (ICO)

Pinewood is planning a major expansion of Shepperton studios. (Variety)

With accusations of plagiarsim surrounding The Shape of Water, Film School Rejects look at the difference between plagiarism and homage. 

Television

STV Productions has appointed Nick Johns as the new Head of Entertainment Development. (Televisual)

Fox proposes an independent editorial board among concessions aimed towards the advancement of the proposed Sky deal. (the Hollywood Reporter)

BBC iPlayer clocked up record-breaking audiences throughout 2017. (The Drum)

The Guardian asks whether the new golden age of TV will produce the first £20m-per-show series.

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