All Freelancers articles – Page 2
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NewsC4 sets out freelancer wellbeing reforms following John Balson investigation
Independent review says the PSB and indie Alaska fulfilled their duty of care towards the producer, who took his own life
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FeaturesDaniel Pearl: comm eds and indies need a relationship reset
A year into the role, Lion TV’s creative director talks switching sides, the relationship between producers and commissioners and the indie’s future
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CommentWhat Neighbours can teach us about work culture
Richard Wallis argues the soap demonstrates a model for better ways of working
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NewsAction for Freelancers responds to complaints over project lead
TV Mindset passes on grievances to ensure ‘appropriate action’ is taken
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CommentWe cannot afford to be blasé about freelancers leaving the industry
A shrinking freelancer pool is seen as inevitable but, Richard Wallis argues, it’s an existential crisis
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CommentHow Breakthrough Leaders is transforming TV’s leadership
The TV Collective’s 2025 initiative is open for applications, and it’s never been more essential, writes alumni Serena Lloyd-Smith
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VideoVideo: TV’s Invisible Army: Tackling the Freelancer Crisis
Edinburgh TV Festival panel session featuring Philippa Childs, Abigail Dankwa, Kimberly Godbolt, James Taylor-Tovey and Richard Watsham
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NewsCulture committee resumes film and HETV inquiry
MPs to examine attractiveness of the UK as a global production destination
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NewsIndustry reacts to Employment Rights Bill
‘The devil will now be in the detail of how government intends to deliver for freelancers’
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NewsLooking Glass survey sounds alarm on worsening mental health
Nearly a third of respondents experienced suicidal thoughts in past year
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NewsSky and C5 chiefs sound warning over UK landscape
Sarah Rose warns freelancer crisis will undermine streamers’ ability to make high-end TV
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NewsScreenSkills pilot points to value of apprenticeships
More than 75% of apprentices in two-year TV scheme secured further employment
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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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FeaturesThe problem with factual: How producers are balancing pressures and responsibilities
Broadcast asks indies about the challenges they are facing and what they are doing to improve working conditions for freelancers
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NewsCoalition for Change closes to avoid duplicating work
Founder Adeel Amini acts following launch of Action for Freelancers
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CommentContinuing drama is key to addressing TV’s class challenge
The talent working on soaps and long-running drama is right under the industry’s nose - and it is routinely ignored, writes Jon Sen
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NewsMartin Lewis: TV should 'clean its bloody act up'
Consumer affairs champion rails against poor working conditions and a focus on format over information
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FeaturesRevealed: fresh efforts to improve working life for freelancers
Broadcasters and trade bodies have reconvened to update the Freelance Charter and try to instigate real change
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FeaturesGeorgiana Davies
‘There’s no question in my mind that she has the ability and passion to become an outstanding film-maker of great sensitivity and purpose’
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FeaturesKathryn Wilson
‘I knew Kathryn was special when I took her to meet some of our cast in January and they made her dance in a circle of 25 people to The Proclaimers’ 500 Miles and she didn’t even blink’