Directors Digest — Thursday 8 June

This week, the Directors Guild of America announces their new deal with studios and the BBC reveals their temporary replacement for Richard Sharp. Catch up with the latest industry headlines below. 

Sheffield DocFest explores the history of radical feminist collective Sheffield Film Co-op in its new programme - and publishes a Sheffield Tribune interview with its members.

Broadcast reports on the DGA’s latest agreement securing demands on wages, residuals, safety and artificial intelligence, and the subsequent response from the WGA.

The BBC reveals their temporary replacement for Richard Sharp. (Deadline)

The Arts and Humanities Research Council and BFI partner to fund three new short films inspired by the BFI National Archive’s ‘NHS on Film’ Collection. (BFI)

Moroccan director Maryam Touzani speaks to The Independent about LGBTQ+ representation and embroidery craft in her film The Blue Caftan.

Director Mark Mylod breaks down Succession’s evolving visual style and water imagery for IndieWire.

And finally, Channel 4’s top team defer bonuses amid producer revolt over cancelations and cash flow crunch, Deadline reports.