All Freelancers articles – Page 43
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FeaturesWomen in TV 2010: Children and a TV career
Raising a family and working in TV do not go hand in hand.
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FeaturesWomen in TV 2010: A tough balancing act
Women are suffering from sexism and ageism, and are struggling to get back to work after having children, according to our latest survey on Women in TV.
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NewsAngry crew plan big send-off for The Bill
Production crew on The Bill have vowed to end the ITV1 police drama on an all-time high when filming completes in June.
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NewsWFTV launches mentoring scheme
Women in Film and Television (WFTV) is set to expand their mentoring scheme to include women who have left a TV career to start a family.
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NewsAsh cloud grounds tech staff
Hundreds of staff from facilities and technology firms were among the estimated 150,000 Brits still stranded abroad earlier this week because of the Icelandic volcanic ash flight restrictions.
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CommentWorking parents should be seen as a valuable asset
Firms that are flexible and supportive of their employees will reap rewards, says Susie Dark.
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NewsJobs go in Red Vision restructure
Red Vision, the Manchester-based vfx company behind ITV’s Headcases, is closing its Red Vision Studios operation, a move that will result in approximately 35 people losing their jobs.
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CommentSkillset guidelines are key to attracting diverse talent
Employers can help ensure creatives have fair access to the industry, writes Dinah Caine.
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NewsWebsite comes to the aid of TV’s freelancer parents
A jobs and social networking website called Media Parents is being set up to help TV freelancers who are struggling to balance the demands of working in television and childcare.
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NewsHope for Scarlet creditors as BBCW eyes deal
The BBC has asked BBC Worldwide to buy distribution rights to Scarlet Television’s back catalogue in a deal that could see up to £50,000 returned to the indie’s freelance creditors.
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FeaturesWomen in TV: the missing 5,000
A packed debate on the problems facing women in TV left many in the audience angry and frustrated last week. Not just because 5,000 women have left the industry in the past three years, compared with 750 men, but because they felt the session’s overriding message was that the onus ...
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CommentWomen in TV: “overqualified, overworked and underpaid”
That 5,000 women have left the industry over the past three years compared to just 750 men is shocking. That we have quietly stood by and not noticed this brain drain happening is nothing short of a disgrace, writes Lisa Campbell.
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CommentFreelancers can look beyond traditional TV
Skilled staff should transfer their know-how between sectors, writes Moray Coulter.
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NewsFilm-makers pay tribute to ‘passionate’ Mulvey
Film-makers given their break by Sarah Mulvey on Channel 4’s First Cuts strand have contacted the late commissioner’s family in thanks for her support - and her often rigorous demands.
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NewsDelia show crew owed £150,000
Freelancers who worked on BBC2’s Delia Through The Decades are owed a total of £150,000 - and the cooking superstar is herself about £50,000 out of pocket.
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NewsDIA takes stake in Crewing Company
The David Brady and Dan Gable backed investment vehicle DIA is taking a 10% stake in The Crewing Company (TCC).
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NewsCoulter joins Freelancer
Broadcast’s online offshoot for the freelance TV community, Broadcast Freelancer is set for a new chapter under Productionbase founder Moray Coulter.
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NewsWomen in TV: The view from here
As balancing work and family life remains a key issue in the television industry, six successful women speak out about their experiences - and the problems that still need to be addressed.
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FeaturesWomen in TV: The big media brain drain
Recent figures show an alarming rise in the number of women leaving the industry, and it’s hitting the heart of the creative pool. Kate McMahon unravels the reasons for the exodus.
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FeaturesLeader of the film pack
Alpha leader or team player? Bill Britten examines the two styles and explains why investment in leadership training can benefit the industry and improve artistic and technical excellence.