All Comment articles
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CommentJack Thorne: let's think twice about using ‘showrunner’
Writer urges industry to take Tim Davie’s concerns about the term ‘talent’ a step further
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CommentJames Durie: How a Leonard Cohen biopic became a case study in co-pro
For So Long, Marianne, Cineflix had to bring on board 16 different funding partners to get the project over the line
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CommentPark the horror and hype and get hands on with AI
Artificial intelligence is a divisive subject, but in times of great change, it’s essential to keep an open mind, says Roy Ackerman
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CommentAlex Connock: The key AI battlegrounds that will transform the industry
From finding an audience to copyright, the arrival of AI throws up numerous issues that need to be addressed
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CommentGet ready for a ruckus about AI - the rules need to be settled soon
The industry’s big players need to collaborate on a framework to harness the potential of AI rather than let it run wild
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CommentHow to create the right conditions for creativity
Psychologist Janet Evans explains how to create the right environment for development
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CommentSafety first in a new era for scripted
International editor John Elmes highlights the programmes likely to make the biggest splash in Cannes
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CommentWhat do visualised podcasts mean for fiction?
To make audio fiction work financially, you have to understand its value & the challenges it poses, says Goldhawk Productions’ John Scott Dryden
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CommentAlly Castle: Ditch the disability doom and gloom
While we are not where we ultimately want to be, let’s not forget the advances made when it comes to disability
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CommentThe decade-long friendship at the heart of Living Every Second: The Kris Hallenga Story
Neil Bonner on a relationship that began when he was a debut director and culminated in a new celebration of the breast cancer campaigner’s life
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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: There’s still a need for drama with a distinctly UK flavour
Shows with specifically British themes may lack global appeal, but it is vital that we keep making them
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CommentQ&A: My company is struggling – what should I do?
Executive search and coaching company Quicksmith (and some friends) explain the best approach to running a business under pressure
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CommentA battle to come through hard times
“Many report that there is now an expectation for distributors to plug big financing deficits, particularly for scripted programming”
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CommentMaking the jump from headmistress to director
Waterloo Road’s Angela Griffin on how she realised her ambitions to direct after three decades in front of the camera
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CommentScale is smashing, but has it got out of hand in drama?
The scripted arms race has catapulted the genre into new territory – but the funding model is creaking, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentBritish and Irish co-pros just make sense
As neighbours we already have so much in common - and there’s never been a better time to collaborate, says Julianne Forde
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CommentWhen dealing with tricky personalities, a little psychology can be a very useful thing
In an industry we’re all passionate about, it can be hard not to take conflict personally - but psychologist Janet Evans suggests taking a step back
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CommentWhat can indies do to survive and thrive in late 2024 and beyond?
Victoria Powell offers advice on how to get through the next difficult few months
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CommentContinuing drama is key to addressing TV’s class challenge
The talent working on soaps and long-running drama is right under the industry’s nose - and it is routinely ignored, writes Jon Sen
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CommentEdinburgh 2024: a tale of class and company closures
Economic challenges make the urge to open up the industry even more compelling – but much harder, writes Chris Curtis