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FeaturesRoundtable: Distributors make their case for building relationships with indies
Our panel bust some myths and highlight the important role they can play
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FeaturesGreenlight slowdown: ‘It feels pretty horrendous out there’
The TV ad market has crashed, the licence fee is frozen, inflation is rampant and streamers have slashed their spending. Five people offer an anonymous snapshot of their experiences
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: The commissioner
“I have friends who are highly experienced, who haven’t been able to pay their mortgages”
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FeaturesFiona Campbell: TikTok influencers are key to attracting young viewers
BBC’s controller of youth audiences explains how its Creatorlab scheme will help social media talent make the transition to television
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Freelancer #2
“The sad case is that talented freelancers are leaving the industry in droves”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Freelancer #1
“I had quite a few friends leave the industry in the 2008-9 recession – and this feels worse”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Indie boss #2
“Award winners who have CVs I would absolutely kill to have aren’t working”
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FeaturesCommissioning slowdown: Indie boss #1
“I do worry about the impact on freelancers. There are some great people who haven’t worked for a really long time”
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FeaturesRoundtable: Holding the ladder for young talent
Four of last year’s Hot Shots on what the industry is doing right and what more could be done to support emerging talent
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FeaturesStudios set to navigate slowdown
Leading figures from the studios sector discuss the effect of stagnant economic conditions and the US writers’ strike
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FeaturesAnalysis: How the sector is making use of AI
From automating time-consuming tasks to aiding creativity, use of the technology is spreading rapidly
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FeaturesRichard Sharp exit highlights flaws in system
The BBC chair’s resignation has raised concerns over the corporation’s governance and spotlighted the political nature of the recruitment process
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FeaturesUkrainian producers come out fighting
War has devastated Ukraine but a group of production companies have come together to kickstart the country’s TV industry
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FeaturesThe regional SVoDS taking on the big guns of streaming
In a David vs Goliath scenario, regional streamers are going toe to toe with the giants of the industry and holding their own
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FeaturesAnalysis: Grabbing a slice of online original content
With online platforms stepping back from ordering original content, what are the opportunities for indies working in the space?
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FeaturesBroadcast Indie Summit: Indies raise concerns over mid-market squeeze
Fears over dwindling appetite for mid-priced shows as broadcasters focus more on cut-through or low-price content
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FeaturesBroadcast Indie Summit: Amazon reveals all
The SVoD giant’s full UK team offer insight into its commissioning strategy
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FeaturesHiddenLight: Shining a light on trailblazing women
Chelsea and Hillary Clinton’s indie aims to create change by bringing remarkable stories of female pioneers to screen
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FeaturesIn Conversation: Jack Thorne and Lisa McGee
The Derry Girls and Then Barbara Met Alan scribes discuss the creative processes behind their shows and the future of British TV writing
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FeaturesIndie Survey 2023: funding and inflation top list of indie concerns
As inflation bites and belts tighten due to the rise in the cost of living, the UK production sector is feeling the squeeze