All Commissioning slowdown articles
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CommentCollaboration musn’t be used as a euphemism for exploitation
Expecting development producers to accept they may only get paid if a show is made will squeeze them out, an anonymous freelancer warns
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CommentIndies need to talk to each other if we want to thrive
Curve Media chief executive Camilla Lewis on what she learned from bringing together 60 of the top unscripted indies
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NewsBristol sector recovering despite 53 indie closures
Post-Covid ‘boom-and-bust’ cycle hit hard, but revenues up 11% from 2022
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CommentFatima Salaria: In difficult times, simple things make a difference
As resilience wears thin, we need to reach out and support each other
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The Broadcast InterviewInterview: Bad Wolf enters a new phase
How the Red Eye indie is adapting its budgets, but not its ambitions, in the face of funding challenges
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NewsWales Screen Summit: execs call for freelancer reset
Rates and staff jobs in the spotlight as senior figures discuss the financial challenges facing the production sector
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NewsBectu boss slams ‘flawed’ skilled worker visa changes
Union joins outcry over creative roles added to government temporary shortage list despite freelancer crisis
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FeaturesSeven key takeaways from the 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival
Onstage bickering, the rise of YouTube and a desire for commissioning overhaul dominate debates
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NewsNearly half of TV workers unemployed, Bectu survey reveals
The research, carried out in March, found that underrepresented groups were the worst affected
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NewsAdvertised TV jobs vacancies 50% lower than 2019 levels
Data from industry site The Talent Manager reveals the number of available jobs continues to fall, but the rate is slowing
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NewsTanya Qureshi to swap comedy for drama
BBC head of comedy role will not be replaced as exec becomes commissioner under Lindsay Salt
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NewsIndies open up on navigating ‘fewer, bigger, better’
Bosses of Blink Films, Dancing Ledge, South Shore and Tuesday’s Child unpack industry challenges at Broadcast Summit
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NewsAlex Mahon: indie relations were really rocky last year
C4 chief says dealings with producers are improving after tough period
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NewsPact urges broadcasters to outline spending plans amid tough times
John McVay also slams ‘callous’ Edinburgh talk of middle market drop-off as he unveils 2024 census
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NewsFremantle lays off staff at Euston Films and Undeniable
Kate Harwood and Mandy Chang depart roles leading drama and premium docs labels
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NewsBrown Bob shuts Cardiff office due to ‘harsh’ TV climate
Big Little Crimes indie is second Welsh outfit to close in matter of weeks
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NewsChannel 4 reveals spending has bounced back
Ian Katz says commissioning this year is on par with 2019
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NewsBectu: ‘Huge’ TV industry skills exodus imminent
Union finds more workers than ever plan to leave industry with more than half out of work
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NewsHat Trick shutters comedy entertainment division
Have I Got News For You indie closes doors on long-running department