Today’s Directors Digest comes after a tumultuous week in the film and television industry, which saw not only BBC pay revelations and the passing of director George A. Romero, but the publication of two vital reports into inclusivity and freelance work respectively. Read the reports along with the full round-up of news and views below.
Film
Director and Directors UK member Edgar Wright paid tribute to his inspiration, the late George A. Romero. (Edgar Wright)
The Guardian reports on how casting-couch culture still endurs in Hollywood.
Collider asks, where is the “Wonder Woman effect?”
Raising Films released their report on inclusion in the film industry, Raising Our Game, claiming that unlwaful employment practises are discriminating against parents and carers.
Meanwhile Christopher Nolan has announced that he will not work with Netflix, describing their film strategy as “pointless.” (Indiewire)
Television
Discussion in the world of television was dominated by BBC pay revelations, which exposed issues with gender and BAME pay. (ScreenDaily)
Sir Lenny Henry has accused Ofcom of practising ‘fake diversity’, quoting statistics from the Directors UK report UK Television: Adjusting the Colour Balance. (Guardian)
The latest subscription figures for Netflix surpassed investor expectations, reports Variety.
The Creative Industries Federation released their report into creative freelancers.
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