All Comment articles – Page 166
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CommentBBC must tread lightly with industry training
Two recent stories in Broadcast (BBC ‘online resource to help bridge training gap’; ‘BBC keen to tackle freelancer skills gap’) have highlighted an interesting conundrum: what role should the BBC take in training the wider industry? And who should decide? writes Matt Born.
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CommentIndie opportunities in South Africa
David Wicht, chief executive at one of South Africa’s largest co-producers, outlines the opportunities for filming in the country for UK producers.
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CommentITV’s real challenge begins
ITV may be some way to being “fixed” but the real work begins now, writes Jake Kanter
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CommentManners maketh the professional
Rudeness abounds but without civility, TV would grind to a halt, writes Steven D Wright.
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CommentNow the fun bit – but who wins in product placement?
If we build it right, the advertisers will come, and TV will be the winner, says Claire Heys.
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CommentEnough talk, it’s time to act
C4 is right to want to broaden its supplier base, says John McVay.
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CommentLet’s fight for freelancer rights
Issues over training can only be resolved if addressed collectively.
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CommentSky’s EPG Monopoly game
Moving up the listing is no guarantee of success, warns Kate Bulkley.
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CommentMore than a family affair
Shine Group deal shows acquisitions are firmly back on the agenda.
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CommentDeath of digital as TV and advertising come together
Publicis’ purchase of my company Holler is a sign of things to come, says James Kirkham.
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CommentIs 3D the future of sport on TV?
3D could be the biggest thing in televised sport since the introduction of colour or we’ve been here before and this is just a passing gimmick, writes David Johnson.
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CommentOnline resource can help bridge the training gap
The new BBC College of Production website offers valuable support, says Eddie Morgan.
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CommentSpreading BBC pounds around
Relocating shows out of London is essential, says Greg Sanderson.
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CommentEmployers are losing the plot, not Skillset
I have to take issue with a couple of items in Moray Coulter’s otherwise useful article on the TV freelance skills gap (‘Why TV faces a growing skills gap, Broadcast 21.01.11).
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CommentBrit drama rivals best of US
We’ve got the writing talent, if not the budget of a Boardwalk Empire.
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CommentSpice Trail / House of Anubis / Model Agency
Screenchannel’s Emma Barker and Mentorn’s Emma Riley on a spice girl, school house and model angst.
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CommentHow green is children's TV?
At first glance it might seem that the green agenda is at the forefront of children’s television, but a new study by the University of Sheffield throws up some interesting facts about what is prioritised and what, by comparison, is neglected.
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CommentThe Elephant : Life After Death
Tigress creative director Dick Colthurst’s interest in the life cycle of animals led his team to Kenya, and the all-too-visceral realities of life after death.
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CommentJulie Walters calls for more drama funding
Julie Walters in conversation at the BFI this week was not only a showcase of the range of her work over the last 30 years, but also a celebration of creativity in British drama and comedy television, writes Balihar Khalsa.
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