Following the BAFTAs ceremony on February 22nd, analysis from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has revealed a widening gap between box office success and critical acclaim in the UK over the last four decades. Analysing nearly 37 years of BBFC age rating data – ranging back to 1989 when the 12 age rating […]
The Film and TV Charity has unveiled a new set of Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions to help address the systemic pressures and poor working practices that continue to drive burnout, stress and poor mental health across the UK screen sector, and which aim to improve culture and conditions on productions. The Principles have been […]
Awards season might be underway, but another invite-only film event has served to showcase the behind-the-scenes work that ensures the craft, creativity and expertise powering the UK’s screen industries remains successful and sustainable. Film London’s second annual Skills Summit brought together over a hundred high-level representatives from film, television, games and academia. Experts in their […]
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) today announces the must see line up for the WFTV Festival 2026, a unique event dedicated to showcasing the incredible work of women in the industry. An event for members, by members of WFTV, this year’s festival has more screenings, discussions, and networking opportunities than before. The WFTV […]
2000 Meters to Andriivka will premiere on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW on February 12th. From the Oscar-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, 2000 Meters to Andriivka documents the toll of the Russia-Ukraine war from a personal and devastating vantage point. Following his historic account of the civilian toll in Mariupol, director Mstyslav […]
The Newport Beach Film Festival has announced that Neal Street Productions, the Oscar and BAFTA winning UK powerhouse behind some of the most influential storytelling of the past two decades, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Global Entertainment award at this year’s UK and Ireland Honours. The prestigious UK and Ireland Honours event returns for […]
TikTok and BAFTA have announced an expanded year round partnership for 2026, building on the success of recent Awards seasons and recognising the growing role creators play in how audiences discover and celebrate film and television. Over the past 12 months, #Movie has generated more than 40 million posts globally, up 81 per cent year on […]
The BBC has published the Board-commissioned independent thematic review of portrayal and representation in BBC content, undertaken by former BAFTA Chair, Anne Morrison, and independent media consultant, Chris Banatvala. The review assesses how accurately and authentically the BBC portrays and represents different groups and communities across the UK, one of the Public Purposes in the […]
Public Pictures has launched as a new UK-based film and television production company developing, financing and producing scripted and unscripted projects for global audiences. The company is founded by producers Ed Barratt and Richard Wylie, whose combined credits span award-winning film and television across premium broadcasters, streaming services and theatrical release. The company is developing […]
Little Chick Productions, founded by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning writer Abi Morgan (The Split, Eric, Shame) and Emerging Talent Programme Director Dorcas Morgan, have announced the return of the Little Chick Emerging Writers Scheme: a television drama writing programme for early-career professional screenwriters. Following a highly successful pilot year in 2025 that featured 12 participants, […]