"Booming Bristol" – how do we build on the success of our world class content makers?

More Indies are heading to the city, the Bottleyard Studios is expanding and the demand for space and talent, has never been stronger.

What do we need to build a sustainable future with a pipeline of talent?

Speakers: 

Stuart Davies, Bristol Editor’s Network

Rachel Drummond-Hay, Drummer Productions

Tatjana Humphries, Invest Bristol and Bath

Natalie Moore, Bristol Film Office

Mel Rodrigues, Gritty Talent

Televising the London 1948 Olympics: A Talk by Norman Green

The London 1948 Olympics were officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad, and the first to follow a 12 year hiatus caused by World War II. Dubbed the Austerity Olympics, due to the aftermath of the War, no new venues were built. The Empire Stadium and Empire Pool at Wembley Park were among the main venues. 

The BBC bought the rights for £1,000 - around £73,000 in today's money - and broadcast to to a service that was officially only available in the London area.

King Gary Preview Q&A

Co-creators Tom Davis, James De Frond along with cast members Laura Checkley, Romesh Ranganathan and Camille Coduri, join journalist Boyd Hilton for this in depth discussion into the making of the second series. Filled with clips and stories, this event is not to be missed.

King Gary Series Overview

RTS Cambridge Convention 2021

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are set to speak in conversation with Dame Mary Beard at this year’s prestigious conference.

Also joining the high-profile roster of speakers is England football manager Gareth Southgate OBE, who will close the conference in conversation with broadcaster, journalist, and author Clare Balding OBE centred around what Britishness means.

Nominations announced for the RTS Student Television Awards 2021

The awards take a new format this year as a short form content competition, and 17 UK institutions have received nominations across the competitive categories.

The winners will be crowned at a virtual awards ceremony on Friday 25 June at 2pm, streamed live via the RTS website and hosted by broadcast presenter and award-winning radio host, Vick Hope.

Boss Your Life Today Masterclass

Pamella Bisson is a multi-skilled television expert with over 20 years’ experience in the media industry; as an educator, television executive and producer. 

Pamella's background is as a multimedia production manager/producer/executive producer across factual, sport, entertainment, and drama with credits for BBC, ITV, C4, BT Sport, Sky Sports, Red Bull Media, IMG, Fremantle. 

Topics covered in the masterclass:

Mae Martin on Feel Good, imperfect love and TV's queer canon

Mae Martin in Feel Good (credit: Netflix)

Created by Canadian comedian Mae Martin, the hilarious, warm and deeply personal comedy-drama sees Martin play a fictionalised version of themself: a bi-sexual stand-up navigating a new relationship with their straight girlfriend George, played by Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts), while trying to keep their addictive impulses at bay.