Northern soul holding my breath in London. Head of Research and Impact @FilmTVCharity. Film, cultural politics, recherché scholarship. Views mine.
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Please do watch and share this powerful new video from @FilmTVCharity
We’re working to create a healthier, more inclusive industry, whether that’s through in the moment support or by changing workplace culture.
Share this video – together, let’s break the cycle.
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I'm really pleased to be part of a great looking programme from @NewWritingNorth and @nescreen_
with @FilmTVCharity colleague Lucy Powell and other excellent panelists to discuss screenwriting, mental health and our new Looking Glass research. Newcastle, 31 Jan–2 Feb 25.
Roll up, roll up! The full programme for our Screenwriting Weekender with @nescreen_ is here!
Join us at @LiveTheatre in Newcastle from 31 Jan–2 Feb for a packed weekend of TV industry talks, workshops and networking.
Browse the programme: newwritingnorth.com/event/sc…
Long working hours, financial worries, bullying and harassment: sound familiar? Have your say about the issues in our industry impacting your mental health by taking part in the @FilmTVCharity’s 2024 Looking Glass mental health survey: bit.ly/4cdRJ4C
Stark findings about the huge financial challenges facing people in the new Money Matters report from @FilmTVCharity. Particularly worrying re debt, savings, those in film, disabled colleagues, freelancers and those caring for adult dependents. Much to be done at a systemic level
Our Money Matters report spotlights financial vulnerability being felt by film & TV workers.
Find out how rising costs, production issues, and strikes in the US have affected so many in our industry - 📝 read the report today! 🔗 bit.ly/3HE8Yyb
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Watch our Winter Appeal video -bit.ly/47SejwW
2023 has unleashed a wave of challenges for people across the industry - We need your donations to help them through this tough winter.
A huge thanks to @LennyHenry @josierones Steven Moffat & Maxine Peake for supporting!
Great to be able to support the launch of such important work by @anna_bull_ of @screen_network with @heatherfallonn @deebasyed Jen Smith of CIISA @philippachilds of @bectu & our own @LucyParmaTallon @FilmTVCharity Congrats, Anna!
Please help us support industry colleagues by taking and sharing our new financial survey. We were able to use out last financial survey to raise over £250k, all of which went to colleagues in greatest need. It makes such a difference.
Join our Financial Survey for a transformative impact! We're assessing the film, TV, and cinema industry amidst financial challenges. Your insights are crucial to tailor support for those behind the scenes. 🚀 Take part - bit.ly/46YgXke
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Following the death of Sir Horace Ové, we are opening our doors for the Black film & TV community and allies to gather to celebrate and remember a true giant of Black British filmmaking.
🕔WHEN: 5-8pm, Tues 26th Sept
📍WHERE: 22 Golden Square, W1F 9JW
We’ve just released the @filmtvcharity Looking Glass ‘22 Report, showing progress is starting to be felt in our industry when it comes to tackling poor mental health.
Read their report in full – bit.ly/3XEFplA #WeAreFilmandTV and please feel free to share
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The Film and TV Charity needs your help to make a difference this winter!
We’re open 24/7 throughout Christmas for our industry to talk about anything that’s troubling them and connect them to financial and mental wellbeing support.
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Want to make the industry better? Know your stuff and have a taste for thinking and research? Interested in a #PhDScholarship at @UofGlasgow with @FilmTVCharity with @DEikhof @SimmsMelanie and me? Deadline 30 May.
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Calling industry folk interested in exploring the size, composition + employment conditions of UK’s film + TV workforce: check this fully-funded PhD @UofGlasgow with ace Profs @DEikhof + @SimmsMelanie & support from @FilmTVCharity + @sgsah. Deadline 30/05. gla.ac.uk/colleges/arts/grad…
A timely and typically smart short piece from Christa van Raalte & @Wallyo at @mediabmth on the gendered dimension of talent leakage, especially apropos of PMs. Chiming very much with our various findings here @FilmTVCharity
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Do you work in film & TV? 📺
Help make your industry a better place to work for everyone by taking part in the #RaceToBeHeard survey.
Share your thoughts on racism and the extent of underreporting📝 bit.ly/36doCl2
Community, grassroots + peer-support groups - take a look at @FilmTVCharity Freelancer Connector Grants, awarding up to £3.5k for new or existing peer-led projects that bring professional film & TV freelancers together. EOIs by 25 March
Info + apply 🔗 bit.ly/3tKtupE
Production folk, please take a look at The Whole Picture Toolkit - creating positive changes in the film + TV industry. Make improvements towards mental health from today, read how 🔗 bit.ly/3pVfbNQ
Or find out more by visiting @FilmTVCharity
#LetsReset
V grateful to @_sasha_salmon @CJNwonka + @_SaritaMalik for this incredibly important work with @FilmTVCharity towards anti-racist action – at Tottenham, London
Today we’re able to share the findings from two publications,
1. An in-depth and powerful exploration of first hand lived experiences of racism
2. A review of industry diversity initiatives over the last 20 years
Read more 🔗
variety.com/2021/film/global…
#WeAreFilmAndTV
The last year has been a huge challenge for people who work in film + TV, so @FilmTVCharity has relaunched the Looking Glass survey on mental health and wellbeing in the industry. It’s so important to have a clear picture, over time, so please take part and share. Thank you. – at Tottenham, London
📢 RT: We've launched a follow up to the ground-breaking Looking Glass Survey. Take 15 mins to have your say and spread the word. It'll help us to build support that’s inclusive and works for everyone. Get started 🔗 bit.ly/3p1xleV
#WeAreFilmAndTV
V proud that @FilmTVCharity is making such a clear, financially substantial and long-term commitment to anti-racism - and particularly one that foregrounds the work of Black and Brown-led groups – at Tottenham, London
RT: 📢 ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re committed to being an actively Anti-Racist organisation and have announced two significant changes at the charity, read here bit.ly/3oqjzCi
Please help share this announcement and any questions can be sent to [email protected]
