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, […]
Netflix has announced that its Documentary Talent Fund will return for another year in a continued effort to provide opportunities and support to under-represented filmmakers from across the UK and Ireland. Five filmmakers, and their teams will have the chance to make a short documentary film with a budget of £30,000 each. Entries will be […]
Channel 4 has announced the promotion of Laura Marks to the role of Head of Digital Commissioning following the departure of Sacha Khari. Reporting to Ian Katz, Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer, Glasgow-based Marks will oversee the commissioning and development of all original digital content across Channel 4’s social and digital-first platforms, including digital channels […]
Murder at the Post Office, a new three-part Sky Original true crime documentary will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW on December 29th. The series is produced by the Academy Award, Emmy Award and BAFTA Award-winning team at Lightbox. In 2010, the Yorkshire village of Melsonby was left in disbelief when postmistress Diana Garbutt […]
BAFTA has announced the 2025 cohort for BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix, featuring 20 ‘must-watch’ creatives working in film, games and television. BAFTA’s flagship new talent programme, Breakthrough remains an essential part of BAFTA’s mission to inspire and nurture creative talent – a vision shared by Netflix, who support the scheme in the UK. […]
ITV has affirmed a new four-year deal that will maintain the broadcaster as the host of free-to-air UK horse racing between 2027 and 2030. The announcement provides the sport with a clear runway in the coming few seasons and clears any confusion about who is going to host the biggest fixtures when the current contract […]
5 has confirmed that All Creatures Great and Small will return with a double commission announced for seasons 7 and 8, each comprising of six episodes (6 x 60’) plus Christmas Specials. The series, based on James Herriot’s cherished books, is produced by BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning company Playground (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the […]