Bristol, BIFAs, Bake Off, Blue Planet and big TV staffing news: these are just some of the topics that have been doing the rounds in the industry this week. Find out more in today’s Directors Digest.
Film
Members Deborah Haywood, Armando Iannucci and Martin McDonagh have all received directing nominations at the British Independent Film Awards — congratulations to them and all the BIFA nominees. (Directors UK).
Bristol has been named a UNESCO City of Film. (Bristol 24/7)
A UK-based entrepreneur has launched a £1m fund for short films. (Screen International)
A feasibility study commissioned just over a year ago has found that the Dagenham East area of London “is the ideal location for Hollywood-style studio space.” (Deadline)
The Academy is to present special Oscar to Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Carne Y Arena’ (Screen International)
Screen International takes a look at what the Picturehouse pay dispute means for the UK distribution industry.
Television
Newsnight editor Ian Katz has been named Channel 4 Director of Programmes. (Guardian)
Despite its winner being announced early, the Great British Bake Off final still attracted Channel 4’s biggest audience since the 2012 Paralympic Games. (Guardian)
Blue Planet returned to our screens, and the BBC provided 22 facts about the production.
Mentorn Media has hired Celia Taylor as managing director. (Televisual)
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