Directors Digest — Thursday 18 May

This week, Bectu declares an emergency over the “unprecedented” lack of work in the unscripted TV sector,  BBC Director of Unscripted Kate Phillips reflects on the Eurovision broadcast, and the Academy Awards changes rules around social media after this year’s controversies.

Bectu has declared an emergency over the “unprecedented” lack of work in the unscripted TV sector so far this year, Variety reports.

The BFI provides £568,755 of funding to Julie's Bicycle and BAFTA albert to help the industry tackle the climate and ecological crisis. (Televisual)

Series producer Tom Cook reveals how his team put together the Eurovision VTs showcasing the different countries involved. (Broadcast)

Meanwhile, BBC Director of Unscripted Kate Phillips also speaks to Broadcast about delivering right off the back of the King's Coronation.

Meera Syal calls for more diversity in TV industry in her BAFTA acceptance speech, The Guardian reports.

The Royal Television Society announces its 2023 convention, taking place in Cambridge this September, via Channel 4.

And finally, the Academy Awards changes its rules around social media after this year’s Oscars controversies. (The Guardian)