All Comment articles – Page 9
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Why is sustainable progress on EDI so painfully slow?
It’s not enough to set targets - the departure of senior EDI figures in the UK suggests we need to commit to making real change
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CommentHenry Birkbeck: The government must follow through on Independent Film Tax Credit
Done properly, the IFTC, in concert with the AVEC and VGEC, has the potential to meaningfully move the dial for film and television
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CommentAndrew Fremlin-Key: What are the potential legal ramifications of Baby Reindeer?
Baby Reindeer was a great show, but is ringing serious alarm bells for lawyers
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CommentLiz Tucker: Why are there still so few women on comedy panel shows?
Despite efforts to create gender balance, we’re still not there - and it’s not good enough to blame the unwelcoming atmosphere
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CommentBarrington Paul Robinson: We must open the doors to new talent
The Responder creative producer explains how early career support can make all the difference
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NewsWhy the best sports docs aren’t really about sport
John McKenna, CEO of documentary producer Noah Media Group explains what ‘sport documentary’ really means at this point in time
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CommentAdam Jacobs: Why it might be time for guerilla commissioning
The creative director of Quintus Studios on getting unscripted ideas greenlit in difficult times
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CommentWhy the truth about climate change is a fiendish challenge for broadcasters
The deeply political nature of the issue must be confronted head on, writes Alf Lawrie
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CommentNeil Thompson: GMB’s commitment to live TV is key to success
A decade of being topical and ‘in the moment’ has transformed our breakfast news bulletin into a global brand, says the Good Morning Britain editor
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CommentFatima Salaria: When TV gets representation right, it can be inspirational
Programmes like This Town and Defiance show the power of great storytelling to challenge, provoke and inspire
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CommentHumble winners are a cause for optimism in tough times
The 1% Club and Baby Reindeer couldn’t be more different – but these relatively modest British shows are both smashing it
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CommentDan Li: Red Eye’s representation of South East Asians is long overdue
SE Asian actors are too often confined to minor, stereotyped roles - but mercifully things are starting to change
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CommentLucy Pilkington: Co-pros aren’t scary - think of them as dating
Co-production can be a quick fling or a long-term thing - but the right partnership can be a win for everyone involved
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CommentAutism is not an on-screen entertainment fix
To mark Autism Awareness Month, Talisha ‘Tee Cee’ Johnson urges the industry to reflect different experiences of those on the spectrum
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CommentCamilla Arnold: Start bringing deaf talent into your team
To mark Deaf Awareness Week, the chief executive of the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust outlines the organisation’s achievements
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CommentSector shows resolve amid the downturn
‘The current downturn is the most acutely felt, but is helping producers and distributors laser-focus on their strengths’
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Comment8 Top Tips to shift your podcast from audio to video
Michael Olatunji of Outset Studio offers eight tips to make the most of the possibilities of taking your podcast from audio to video
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CommentScott Bryan: continuity announcers are television’s unsung heroes
The role could be at risk in the age of streaming, but their empathetic and skilful contributions would be sorely missed
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CommentKate Bulkley: Big sporting events are key in ‘challenging’ ad market
Euro 2024 will provide a much-needed boost to ITV’s coffers during a difficult period for the commercial broadcaster
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CommentWhy the industry is in danger of data overload
Martin Riley at 7FiveFive explains how to control costs and optimise workflows while keeping growing data requirements under control