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Greenlight slowdown: ‘It feels pretty horrendous out there’
The TV ad market has crashed, the licence fee is frozen, inflation is rampant and streamers have slashed their spending. Five people offer an anonymous snapshot of their experiences
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The Broadcast Interview
Rosie Jones: “I’m not the disabled poster girl”
Rosie Jones on the tricky balance between humour and activism and why the cynic in her thinks she’s ‘just the right amount of disabled’ for TV
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Commissioning slowdown: The commissioner
“I have friends who are highly experienced, who haven’t been able to pay their mortgages”
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Fiona Campbell: TikTok influencers are key to attracting young viewers
BBC’s controller of youth audiences explains how its Creatorlab scheme will help social media talent make the transition to television
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Commissioning slowdown: Freelancer #2
“The sad case is that talented freelancers are leaving the industry in droves”
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Commissioning slowdown: Freelancer #1
“I had quite a few friends leave the industry in the 2008-9 recession – and this feels worse”
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Commissioning slowdown: Indie boss #2
“Award winners who have CVs I would absolutely kill to have aren’t working”
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Commissioning slowdown: Indie boss #1
“I do worry about the impact on freelancers. There are some great people who haven’t worked for a really long time”
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Overcoming the language barriers on global co-pros
Broadcasters working with international partners are looking to solutions such as versioning and subtitling
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Roundtable: Holding the ladder for young talent
Four of last year’s Hot Shots on what the industry is doing right and what more could be done to support emerging talent
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Open Door looks to expand remit
Founder David Mumeni on widening the charity’s scope to help disadvantaged groups enter the industry in behind-the scenes roles
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Behind The Scenes
Fifteen-Love: power games on Centre Court
Handling the themes of abuse and consent with sensitivity was key for the team behind the Amazon tennis drama
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Studios set to navigate slowdown
Leading figures from the studios sector discuss the effect of stagnant economic conditions and the US writers’ strike
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Why range is key for Passion Pictures
The documentary maker on choosing to pursue an eclectic mix of films rather than specialise
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Creative Review: Stormy seas and old masters
UK post houses’ best recent work, from creating CG oceans for No Escape to drawing inspiration from great artists for The Gallows Pole
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Seen on screen: LGBTQ+ stories come out of the closet
Three figures involved in shows with LGBTQ+ themes discuss the significance and creativity of the likes of I Kissed A Boy and Heartstopper
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Analysis: How the sector is making use of AI
From automating time-consuming tasks to aiding creativity, use of the technology is spreading rapidly
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The Writers Strike: Broadcast on the picket line
From Paramount to Netflix, Sony to CBS, an on-the-ground account from writers and WGA members about the cause for which they are fighting
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Meet Sky’s new cohort of commissioners
Broadcaster recruits seven creatives from different walks of life to help it deliver more authentic stories
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Richard Sharp exit highlights flaws in system
The BBC chair’s resignation has raised concerns over the corporation’s governance and spotlighted the political nature of the recruitment process