Film and TV Briefing: Friday 24 September 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.
If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
In the news
Film and TV Charity launch £1m Anti-Racism Action Plan (Televisual)
“The Crown” and “Ted Lasso” top winners at Emmy Awards (BBC)
Proposals to produce “distinctly British” content supported by BBC director general (Guardian)
Netflix signs new long lease of Longcross Studios in Surrey (Televisual)
Department for International Trade announces new support package for creative industries (Pact)
Netflix announces acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company (The Hollywood Reporter)
International cast and crew members no longer required to quarantine in England (ScreenDaily)
What to take away from the RTS Cambridge Convention (Televisual)
Ofcom study finds lower tolerance for racist language on television amongst British public (Guardian)
North East a top priority as BBC commits £25m of funding to the region (Televisual)
Features and commentary
Exploring how sounds can affect audiences and transform films with “Shirkers” sound director (IndieWire)
The evolution of Denis Villeneuve’s craft (BFI)
A look at the enduring attraction of “Bake Off” as it returns to Channel 4 (Guardian)
Industry announcements
Channel 4 opens its Emerging Indie Fund for N&R based production companies (Channel 4)
Resources
Updated guidance on working safely during COVID-19 (British Film Commission)
COVID-19 update for indies (Pact)
Legal Updates
Ofcom seeks views on the future of BBC Three (Ofcom)
