The UK government has given planning permission for a £750 million (€855.5m) film and TV studio on green belt land following an appeal. In 2024, Buckinghamshire Council had rejected the proposed Marlow Film Studios (MFS) because of concerns regarding traffic, biodiversity and harm to the local landscape. That decision has now been overturned by a […]
The Film and TV Charity has published its latest Looking Glass ‘24 Deep Dive, focusing on Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination in UK film, TV and cinema. With rates of bullying, harassment, and discrimination up to three times worse in the film and TV industry than in the wider working population, the report, which further […]
The Film and TV Charity has added three new members to its Board of Trustees. The Charity’s board plays a key role in overseeing the strategic delivery of the organisation’s vision and values, with a focus on championing better mental health, fairer working practices, and enhanced financial and social well-being for those working behind the […]
Icelandic film and TV production company Glassriver has announced the official launch of its dedicated film division with its debut feature, Dark Ocean, directed by Baldvin Z. The new division will be led by acclaimed director Baldvin Z, best known for the internationally lauded features Life in a Fishbowl, Let Me Fall and Jitters and […]
A first-of-its-kind digital platform for discovering and celebrating Welsh arts and culture, Am, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a renewed vision, a major website relaunch to improve accessibility and user experience, and the launch of AmCam, its first ever digital film festival. Designed to reflect the creativity and diversity of modern Wales, Am has […]
Despite a growing cultural spotlight on female storytelling and representation, Mastercard’s Women in Film research reveals that aspiring and current female filmmakers across the UK face stark career barriers yet remain hopeful for the future of the industry. Commissioned by in May 2025, the research provides a snapshot of the evolving landscape for female creatives […]
UK screen industry body, ScreenSkills, has announced the new Council Chair for its Film Skills Fund – an initiative committed to supporting the UK film workforce, for the last 25 years. Head of Film & TV Production at Working Title, Sarah-Jane Wright, will be taking over as Chair of the Film Skills Fund Council, having […]
Creative Access, the UK’s diversity, equity & inclusion social enterprise, has announced that 49 creatives will receive vital funding to cover equipment, training, travel, and other career-critical costs. A record-breaking surge in demand for financial support has exposed the growing crisis facing talent from under-represented groups in the UK’s creative industries. Now in its fourth […]
The Trapezium movie is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. The anime film adaptation, produced by CloverWorks, is directed by Masahiro Shinohara and written by Yuko Kakihara. It is based on the original novel by Kazumi Takayama and follows high school student Yu Azuma who will do whatever it takes to become an idol. She’s even […]
World One TV, the creative force behind the WorldOneTV.com subscription streaming service), has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. World One TV is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup, offering a curated selection of the finest films, […]