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The BFI’s new Filmography research project shows that in the 100+ years since the birth of cinema in the UK, the gender imbalance in the industry has barely changed. In …

Pact, alongside industry and government partners, has launched the Pact Industry Module for media degree courses to help ensure that graduates entering the TV production industry are equipped with the …

Ffilm Cymru Wales is working with Welsh production company Severn Screen and local housing association Grŵp Cynefin to provide a programme of free training and production placements on the Welsh …

The London Film Academy (LFA) has launched a new scholarship award for a female filmmaker who might otherwise not be able to access training. The scholarship will provide for a …

Following the announcement of the proposed merger of Creative Skillset and the ITF and our concerned response (published in Broadcast and in this newsletter) MITA members Matt Born (DV Talent) …

Disabled people and the over-50s are the two most under-represented minority groups in the broadcasting industry, according to an initial report produced by the equality monitoring initiative Project Diamond. It …

In August, the Scottish Government announced funding of £475,000 to support plans for the NFTS to open a hub at BBC Scotland’s studios in Glasgow and Dumbarton Studios. The School …

Creative Skillset, the skills body for the UK’s screen based creative media, and the Indie Training Fund (ITF), the membership body providing training to television production companies and freelancers, have …

MITA has issued a statement on the plan to merge Creative Skillset and the ITF. We think this is a troubling move. Creative Skillset, in particular, has hitherto served as …

VFX house Double Negative has launched a new entrants programme offering successful applicants entry level pathways into the world of visual effects. The Greenlight programme is designed to give candidates the opportunity …

Two screen-related projects have made it to the finals of this year’s National Lottery Awards. Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive is competing for the best heritage project for Unlocking …

Creative Scotland and Young Scot have launched a new funding initiative to support the creative talents of young people in Scotland. The Nurturing Talent Fund will provide awards totalling £40,000 …

A new report by the Independent Cinema Office has suggested that UK cinemas are not meeting demand from deaf audiences. The findings are the result of a series of focus …

Film Hub NI has launched an online public survey to find out more about how young people (under 30) across the six counties of Northern Ireland are watching films. The …

Dr Jon Wardle has been appointed as the new director of the NFTS. Currently deputy director, he will succeed Nik Powell who has led the school for the past 14 …

A new research initiative looking at gender in the media sector was launched at this month’s Making a Difference Conference hosted by WFTV and the BFI. The Research Institute for …

MITA member Runaway Media recently completed its Telling Stories scheme, a Lottery-funded interactive project led by young people (16-25 years) who used the media to share experiences and points of …

The BFI has appointed Jennifer Smith to the newly created post of Head of Diversity. She will be responsible for leading on diversity and inclusion across all BFI activity which …

In April, Screen International, in collaboration with Creative Skillset, published a list of eight of the best industry training initiatives for under-represented groups. Among the list are: Filmonomics run by …