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04/12/2020
That was one of the conclusions of an RTS Futures session, 'Can TV Save The Planet?', that discussed how it not only people like David Attenborough and Chris Packham that can alert audiences to the impact of climate change and other environmental challenges.
Tom McDonald, Director of BBC Studios Factual, whose commissions have included Blue...
In Brief
13/10/2020
The collaboration aims to increase diversity and nations and regions skills development as well as supporting small independent production companies.
At a time of intense global competition in the UK, the partnership across BBC Studios, BBC Film, BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, Children’s and Sport will aim to strengthen the BBC’s relationship with new...
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30/09/2020
The four panellists, who are all in the early stages of their careers, discussed their jobs at two of the country’s premier soaps.
Joseph Hart switches between the roles of second and third assistant director (AD) on Emmerdale. “ADs are logistical, organisational roles, but the third AD does have a creative outlet – it’s really good fun,” he...
In Brief
11/08/2020
With three categories - Me and my World, Uplifting, or Coronavirus - the competition seeks to find interesting and authentic stories that haven’t been told before. The competition is open now, taking submissions online as text, video or audio.
Winners of the competition will be invited to prepare their story for broadcast on the BBC on either TV,...
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21/07/2020
The qualities talent managers look for to fill entry-level jobs include enthusiasm, passion and determination, said Cheryl Woodcock, who recruits for ITV’s entertainment shows.
“Do your homework, make sure your CV has no typos in it,” added Tracy Walker, a talent executive at ITV Studios North.
“I love having a nose at what people have done, if I’...