All Freelancers articles – Page 51
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Exploitation: how worried should we be?
When TV Wrap handed Pact a report naming 30 indies it claims have exploited freelance workers, it prompted shock, denial and widespread consternation within the indie community. Broadcastbrought the freelancers and indies together to fight it out
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Taking unfair advantage
Exploitative employers get away with bad practice because staff who work in TV care about their work.
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NewsPact rejects compulsory code for indies
Pact has done little to reassure freelancers in the wake of pressure group TV Wrap's campaign about exploitative working practices by independent production companies.
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NewsPact council discusses freelancer complaints
Pact's council will meet tomorrow to discuss its response to the campaign by TV Wrap alleging widespread abuse of freelancers by indie production companies.
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RDF hands Shearman full-time reality role
RDF Media has given documentary specialist Nick Shearman a full-time role working on shows including a new eight-part series for BBC1 - currently under wraps.
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UK Post warns of BBC 'sweeteners'
BBC Resources should be prevented from being given lucrative contracts to make its sale more attractive, UK Post is to tell the government next week.
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Lighting the way for post
Mentors can reinvigorate stagnating careers as well as encourage early development, hence the launch of the Broadcast/Skillset Win a Mentor Scheme. Broadcast
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NewsTV Wrap delivers petition to No 10
The pressure group TV Wrap will take a petition to Downing Street today (Friday 20 May 2005) in its continued effort to improve working conditions for freelancers.
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The talent spotters
Next week, Broadcast and Skillset will unveil the winner of the company development award, which is given to the organisation that has done most to nurture new talent. Broadcast
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Bristol gets a grip on animation
How has Bristol managed to establish itself as an internationally recognised centre for both the production of and training in animation? By Michael Burns.
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Comment - Skills equal success
The industry is in danger of losing its talent to other sectors because it isn't investing in skills development. National Skills Day is a step in the right direction, writes Clive Jones.
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Skills equal success
The industry is in danger of losing its talent to other sectors because it isn't investing in skills development. National Skills Day is a step in the right direction, writes Clive Jones.
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NewsTV Wrap to 'out' 30 indies
Pressure group TV Wrap will this Friday hand Pact a report naming 30 indies it claims have exploited freelance workers.
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NewsBroadcast launches newsletter for freelancers
Broadcasthas launched a new weekly newsletter for freelancers.
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NewsFreelancers set to name bad employers
TV Wrap, the pressure group campaigning against exploitation of freelancers in the TV market, will present the names of accused indies to Pact next week.
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Credit where it's due
Producers' alliance Pact has been accused of turning a blind eye to employee exploitation by independent production...
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Sounding off: state of audio
With so many claims on a television production's budget, audio is often squeezed or overlooked in post-production b...
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NewsBBC must protect freelance staff
BBC chairman Michael Grade this week waded into the row over conditions in the freelance market, saying the BBC must play a role in stopping abusive employment practices by indie suppliers.
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BBC Bristol puts£500,000 into HD
BBC Post Production Bristol has bought more than£500,000 worth of high-definition tapeless equipment after winning the tender to finish flagship BBC show Planet Earth.
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The indie outlaws
We've all heard the horror stories but in order to address the problem of poor pay and conditions in TV we need details.