Directors Digest — Thursday 28 June 2018

This week’s Digest is all over the shop, with big hires all over the TV industry, a look at the BFI’s new regional talent executives, and some filmmaking advice you won’t want to miss. Read all about it below.  

Television

The BBC is to establish a digital hub in Scotland, Digital TV Europe reports. 

Banijay is launching an Italian studio headed by an ex-Endemol Shine exec. (TBI Vision)

The Forge sign Beth Willis as partner from C4. (Broadcast.)

Karl Warner has been appointed as the new controller of E4. (Televisual)

James Purnell has argued that the BBC must ‘change faster’ to compete against global players. (Digital TV Europe)

Film

Screen International details how to work with the BFI’s new regional talent executives. 

On the occassion of his 250th blog post, Stephen Follows compiles advice for filmmakers using the information that he's picked up over the years. (Stephen Follows)

Film School Rejects bring us six filmmaking tips from Jordan Peele. 

Meanwhile, The Academy has invited a record 928 new members. (Variety)

And finally, the Irish government has unveiled a $230 million action plan to overhaul its film and TV industry. (Screen International)

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