All Comment articles – Page 161
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CommentPlatforms will provide new outlets for docs
The news that More 4 is to morph into a fully-functioning lifestyle channel and that True Stories is going to be cut from 40-plus yearly episodes to 20 (C4 gives True Stories original order boost, Broadcast 18.11.11) were talking points among distributors at this year’s International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
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CommentBaftas do celebrate writers but must move with times
Introduction of a reality category should not be seen as a snub, says Andrew Newman.
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CommentUK animation: the debate continues
The ongoing discussion regarding the animation industry is one that has highlighted the fear of cultural and commercial erosion, writes Ken Anderson.
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CommentBBC 2021: regional and global
Alex Connock suggests a new plan for the BBC. Move nearly the whole corporation to the regions, base it in Manchester and grow revenues as a global producer of content.
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CommentBoarding School Bomber, BBC3
Tamsin Summers recounts the story of how The Boarding School Bomber evolved from a short to a BBC3 film.
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CommentMaking television an agent of change
Social impact should be at the forefront of broadcasters’ ambitions, writes Sarah Tierney.
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CommentPrivate broadcasters with benefits
Regulators must recognise that we are entering an era of mixed funding, says Dee Forbes.
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CommentBrands are fast becoming the new broadcasters
Television is losing the battle for people’s hearts and minds, says James Kirkham.
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CommentBBC needs to deliver clarity
Suppliers have a right to know much is being spent across genres.
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CommentBafta must recognise wordsmiths
New award for reality shows is an insult to writers, says James Moran.
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CommentPitching in the USA
Zig Zag’s Matt Gould reveals his top tips for pitching in America after a year running the indie’s US office.
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CommentSky: Bectu's argument is "bizarre"
Earlier this week, Bectu branded retransmission fees “a scandal” and claimed Sky’s practices hindered others. Graham McWilliam, group director of corporate affairs, rebuts that claim.
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CommentWhy TV needs butterscotch
Innovation comes from being free to make mistakes and achieve great things, says Mark Rock.
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CommentConsistency plus surprise is the key to a great brand
Building a relationship with viewers is vital in this ‘business of failure’, says Liz Dolan.
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CommentSocial media award goes to...
EMAs were a success for audience engagement, says Kate Bulkley.
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CommentThe future of investigative journalism
Wherever you go nowadays, everyone is terribly worried about the future of investigative journalism, writes Dorothy Byrne.
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CommentState of Welsh media is a drama in itself
Ken Skates is looking for answers in a bid to maintain a sustainable and forward-thinking media industry in Wales.
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CommentA radical idea for local radio
BBC must think differently following DQF, says Andrew Harrison.
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CommentInvesting in indies’ success is BBCW’s business
Our start-up deals catch the headlines, but we do a lot more besides, says Helen Jackson.