All Diversity articles – Page 64
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NewsCreative Access places 500th BAME intern
Diversity charity Creative Access, which helps ethnic minority talent break into the industry, has placed its 500th intern.
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NewsJaney Walker steps down as ITF boss
Indie Training Fund (ITF) managing director Janey Walker has stood down from her role for family reasons.
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NewsC4 to fund creative industry MBAs
Channel 4 is to fund six bursaries for an MBA launched by Ashridge Executive Education and supported by Lord Puttnam.
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FeaturesIs sexism still rife in TV?
A report commissioned by Channel 4 diversity executive Oona King shows that television is ‘awash’ with low-level on-screen sexism. Lisa Campbell takes a look at the findings
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CommentDiverse content has to be made for it to be rewarded
Our industry isn’t giving diverse talent the chance to be recognised, says Fraser Ayres
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FeaturesDiversity: Broadening the workforce
Staff diversity and support for those with disabilities are key to being a Best Place to Work
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NewsOne Direction producers secure C4 script
The owners of Luti Media, the production company behind music videos including Drake’s Hotline Bling and One Direction’s Best Song Ever, have secured a script development from Channel 4.
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CommentWe’re moving in the right direction with disability
The TV industry is working hard to allow disabled workers to shine, says Kevin Walker
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NewsC4 study finds men twice as likely to appear on TV
Men are twice as likely to appear on primetime television as women, according to a study commissioned by Channel 4.
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CommentWhy the BAME talent exodus will continue
Idris Elba is right - British TV is not giving enough breaks to BAME writers and actors, says Alice Charles.
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NewsAdam Crozier issues warning over diversity complacency
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has welcomed the progress made by broadcasters on diversity but warned against celebrating victory too soon.
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NewsBBC extends diversity programme
The BBC has extended its £3.5m investment in on and off-screen black, Asian and minority ethnic talent, including lengthening its assistant commissioner programme to two years.
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NewsIdris Elba: TV needs ‘Magna Carta moment’ on diversity
Idris Elba has argued that UK television is in need of a “Magna Carta moment” on diversity and is still failing to reflect modern Britain.
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NewsBBC seeks diverse assistant script editors
The BBC is hunting for two assistant script editors from diverse backgrounds to take up year-long contracts in its drama divison.
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NewsC4 and Lime target aspiring northern writers
Channel 4 and Lime Pictures have partnered with development agency New Writing North to offer aspiring writers the opportunity to work on shows including Hollyoaks.
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CommentWomen in film and TV are still getting a raw deal
Some things have improved, but the fight for parity isn’t over, says Kate Kinninmont
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NewsDavid Lammy lodges complaint over Question Time’s diversity
Labour MP David Lammy has complained to the BBC about a lack of diversity on Question Time, prompting the corporation to reveal fewer than 10% of panellists are from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background.
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CommentThe challenge of promoting diversity on a global scale
Broadcasters have to navigate differences in law and culture, says Graham Green
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FeaturesExpert Voices: BAME talent database
A database giving producers a quick reference of the array of talent who applied for and attended the BBC Academy Expert Voices training days across the UK
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NewsSky makes diversity progress
Sky believes it is making progress towards achieving the diversity targets put in place by former entertainment channels boss Stuart Murphy 18 months ago.