The Film and TV Charity has announced the appointment of Dr Anthony Newton as its new anti‑racism wellbeing adviser, a “specialist, industry-first role created to support Black and Global Majority professionals working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema who are experiencing racism, racialised bullying, or harassment”. With over 17 years of experience across … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has launched the 2026 Looking Glass Survey, and is calling on everyone working across film, TV and cinema to ‘take action’ by taking part. “Timed to resonate with the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, the survey returns as people right across the industry continue to grapple with … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has announced that Oscar-winning sound editor Johnnie Burn, acclaimed actor Ralph Ineson, and BAFTA-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan OBE are the latest prominent industry figures to join its ambassador programme. The new ambassadors “represent the views and voices of the UK creative sector, united by a shared commitment to champion the … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has launched the second iteration of its landmark financial resilience research titled Money Matters – encouraging widespread industry engagement to help deliver meaningful insights. In a press release, the charity said: “From unpredictable income and gender and racial pay gaps to rising worklessness, financial insecurity continues to affect thousands of … Read more
Following applications for the second round of its Reel Impact funding – the Film and TV Charity’s flagship initiative to elevate mid-senior Black and Global Majority talent – the Charity has unveiled its latest cohort of awardees. This round sees an expansion in awards granted to individuals and organisations based across the UK, spotlighting both … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has added three new members to its Board of Trustees, with the organisation “further strengthening the diverse blend of expertise and industry insight at the organisation’s top table”. The three new trustees are Professor Emily Caston, a research leader in the screen industries, Nadine Marsh-Edwards, an award-winning film and television … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has launched Reel Impact, its new strategic programme to support mid-senior level Black and Global Majority people working in film, TV, and cinema, as well as Black and Global Majority-led production companies and organisations. Developed from the organisation’s previously announced Impact Partnership Programme, Reel Impact has been co-designed with the … Read more
Do you work in the film, TV, and cinema industry and find yourself needing somewhere to come and work for a few hours? The Film and TV Charity openi their doors and unveil their free open workspace right in the heart of Soho. Space is limited, so head over to our Eventbrite page to book your two-hour slot. … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has marked its centenary with the launch of a new promotional film, kicking off 12 months of activity that will capitalise on the occasion to deepen its engagement with every corner of the film, TV, and cinema industry. The film, voiced by actor Maxine Peake, highlights the journey the Charity has been … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has launched a short film in response to the financial hardship many people working behind the scenes are facing, at the end of a challenging year for the UK creative sector. Watch the film here: Sir Lenny Henry CBE, actor Maxine Peake, comedian Rosie Jones, and writer/producer Steven Moffat have … Read more
With film, TV, and cinema workers continuing to experience one of the most sustained periods of financial uncertainty in its 100-year history, the Film and TV Charity is launching a follow-up to the financial resilience survey it issued earlier this year. The Charity is using this research to build a longer-term picture of the financial … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has confirmed it is adding an additional £500,000 to its existing budget in response to the increase it has seen in applications for support with urgent financial need. Following a briefing call with representatives from its corporate partners, BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Prime Video have also pledged further … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has responded to data from its most recent Looking Glass survey, which highlighted that nearly half of managers who had dealt with complaints of bullying didn’t feel appropriately skilled to do so, with the development of new guidance and resources to support them. Listen, Acknowledge, Act – Bullying Support for Employers complements … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has announced a partnership with social enterprise, The Kusp, to launch a new programme aimed at creating spaces and opportunities for under-served future creatives from across the UK to grow and thrive in the film and TV industry. Founded by Amos Eretusi, The Kusp has an impressive track record of working with … Read more
TURNING ANECDOTES TO ACTION As the cost-of-living crisis tightens its jaws on an industry already grappling with mental health and bullying woes, having access to a support network is more important than ever. Step forward the Film and TV Charity, making a stand for the marginalised and aiming to improve life on set. ‘78% [of … Read more
The January/February issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about what’s inside our first edition of 2023 now by reading on… AUTUMN DURALD ARKAPAW ASC ON BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER In an incredible cover story special, Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC tells us all about bringing Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to life. The cinematographer discusses joining forces with director Ryan … Read more
The Film and TV Charity has made four appointments to its Board of Trustees to monitor the organisation’s strategic delivery of its vision and values as it seeks to promote improved mental health, financial, and social wellbeing for the 200,000+ people working behind the scenes in the UK film, TV, and cinema sectors. Undertaking responsibility … Read more
Film and TV production companies in Wales are being offered a unique opportunity to place a freelance WellBeing Facilitator on their productions, as part of a new pilot that seeks to combat poor mental health in the industry. The pilot programme is a partnership between Bectu, through its joint union learning programme CULT Cymru, and … Read more
The Film and TV Charity’s 2019 Looking Glass research uncovered a “mental health crisis” in the industry, which had its roots in working conditions, culture, and a lack of support capability. Two years later the research was re-run by their partners Brightpurpose in Summer 2021 to evaluate changes during Covid. Looking Glass ‘21 establishes baseline … Read more
ScreenSkills and The Film and TV Charity have partnered to launch Mental Health Training: Guidance for Employers, a new framework to support people in the film and TV sectors responsible for mental health training. Accessible via the ScreenSkills website, the new framework offers employers (including freelancers and anyone with line management responsibilities) a suite of resources, links … Read more