Comment – Page 93
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Now is the time to stand up for the BBC
If we allow the BBC to be undermined, our cultural landscape and democracy will be fundamentally weakened
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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: ‘Real life’ drama should always be rooted in truth
Writers getting a little creative with the facts is one thing, but we don’t want Arthur Scargill on a motorbike
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CommentBBC’s future up for grabs, even as good sense prevails with chair
Samir Shah breaks the mould, but faces plenty of challenges as licence fee review kicks off in earnest
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CommentMike Darcey: Netflix is the clear winner of the streaming wars
While the US streamer’s strategy is paying off, rivals are in a sorry state and need to reassess their business models
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CommentStudios should take the lead on clean energy
Bottle Yard’s business operations manager and sustainability lead Katherine Nash on how community energy could spell new opportunities for studio solar installations
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CommentRichard Wallis: A Sustainable Future for Skills report offers a welcome vision for developing talent
Georgia Brown’s taskforce offers us a way forward - it’s vital that we act on it
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CommentMedia giants look to the past to build models for the future
Advertising tiers, windowing and licensing are all making a comeback as studios return to old formulas for success
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CommentWhy our Glasgow indie now has desks in London and friends in Europe
Commissioners still want to talk in London - but Ofcom rule changes would help to shift that
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CommentWhy we shot our JFK doc on film
Producer director Sarah Hunt explains the joys and challenges of taking modern-day Dallas back to the 1960s using Super 8
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CommentWhat sport broadcasters get wrong about Gen Z
Andrew O’Neil, head of sports (EMEA and APAC) at Vizrt, explains how broadcasters should approach the younger generation
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CommentThe Basics: Everything you need to know about "shiny floor" studios
Paul McGavin, studio turnaround manager at dock10, explains why shiny floor shows are called just that
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CommentDan Walker: TV can still be a powerful tool to make a difference
Programmes which touch people’s lives are public service broadcasting at its finest
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CommentComment: Here’s why the Netflix Cup should and must fail
Alexey Milovanov, global executive expert known for work at the last two men’s World Cups, doesn’t believe the event will be a success
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CommentWhy women’s sport coverage needs to catch up with public interest
Duncan Maud, associate partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants explains why now is the time to invest in women’s sport
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Talent’s bad behaviour has been indulged for too long
The industry has to commit to stamping it out and creating an environment where people feel heard
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CommentRoy Ackerman: A good old co-pro may hold key for future of indie docs
Streamer interest may be waning and budgets getti ng smaller but co-pros with PSBs offer a route to success
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CommentPaul Epstein: We still need to be vigilant about AI in writers’ rooms
AI will bring opportunities to the industry, but it cannot replace human ingenuity
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CommentSunshine Jackson: You don’t have to be #*@! to work here, but it helps
Many filmmakers thrive in a high-pressure environment - but if we want to make the industry more accessible, we have to accept it’s not healthy
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CommentRia Hebden: Let’s realise the true value of mentorship
The TV industry has some truly brilliant mentors - with greater commitment we could make their expertise available to everyone
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CommentContent distribution tips for federations
Colin Moran, VP of production products at LTN, takes a look at the options for mid-to-lower tier sport competitions