All Freelancers articles – Page 39
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NewsWaterloo Road move ‘can build Scottish hub’
Shed founder Eileen Gallagher is convinced Waterloo Road’s move from Rochdale to Glasgow can help create a genuinely sustainable drama hub in Scotland.
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FeaturesMulti-camera directing: tricks of the trade
How do you make it as a multi-camera director? BBC Academy head of public service partnerships Donna Taberer gets advice from some of the leading figures in the field.
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NewsChristopher Lunn blacklisted by HMRC again
Christopher Lunn & Company has been blacklisted for a second time by HM Revenue & Customs.
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The Broadcast InterviewNerys Evans, Channel 4
With more money to spend this year and potentially a new 9pm primetime slot, C4’s comedy commissioning editor is on the lookout for a broad range of talent.
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The Broadcast InterviewKaren Smith and Jamie Munro, Shine TV
Shine TV’s MDs have not been resting on their laurels since News Corp bought its parent earlier this year, with comedy-ent and daily live shows on their radar.
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CommentHMRC opens up on Christopher Lunn probe
HMRC’s meeting with 40 accountants last week offered a rare insight into the Christopher Lunn investigation and some important messages for freelancers, writes Jake Kanter.
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FeaturesHealth and safety: assessing the risks
Health and safety on set is a growing concern. Ann-Marie Corvin reports on a series of recent accidents and how production managers ensure best practice on busy productions.
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CommentTaking the minimum wage debate one step further
Our new survey examines attitudes in TV and film to unpaid work, says Neil Percival
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FeaturesDoes red tape have a stranglehold on TV?
Broadcast’s online survey on compliance revealed fears over the impact on creativity, and a trend towards self-censorship. Will Strauss reports.
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Features3D: top tips from the experts
As use of the technology becomes increasingly widespread, the BBC Academy’s Mark Jacobs offers some words of advice from those at the cutting edge of the UK’s 3D industry.
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NewsRadio 1 boss defends Glastonbury staffing levels
Radio 1 boss Andy Parfitt has defended the number of BBC staff covering this year’s Glastonbury festival, despite a minimal reduction in headcount.
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The Broadcast InterviewDarrall Macqueen: Maddy Darrall, Billy Macqueen
Since returning to the indie fold two years ago, Darrall Macqueen has gone through a period of dramatic change. So what next for the kids’ TV producer?
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NewsBectu calls on BBC to roll out freelance rate card
Bectu is seeking to introduce a rate card for freelancers working on BBC drama series and serials to ensure standard terms are agreed.
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NewsBBC caught in six-day week row
Bectu and Directors UK are fighting an “unmistakable” increase in “exploitative” six-day-week freelance contracts being issued by BBC Vision Productions.
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CommentTOWIE and co: here to stay
Structured reality, in whatever guise, has earned a place in the schedules.
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FeaturesFreelancer training: all aboard the Fast Train
Hundreds of freelancers took advantage of the free training and career advice on offer at the BBC Academy’s Fast Train event in White City last week. Anne-Marie Corvin reports.
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NewsSky offers green advice
Sky has teamed up with Global Action Plan (GAP) and Ravensbourne College to host a workshop offering freelancers and small-to medium-sized production and post-production businesses advice on how to make their business more ‘green’.
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CommentTraining has to step up to avoid a creative vacuum
The approach has to change if innovative film-making is to thrive, says Andy Glynne.
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CommentHelp is out there for parents in the media
I read with interest your article ‘Escaping the maternity trap’ (Broadcast 06.05.11). Like Zan Barberton, as a freelance series producer, I didn’t want to roll over and give up TV at 35.