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The Banijay Brightbulb Internship Scheme is back!
Runners Info, Industry News Mark Watson 21/05/2025 Runners Info, Industry News Mark Watson 21/05/2025

The Banijay Brightbulb Internship Scheme is back!

The best scheme in the industry for new entrants is open for applications.

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Cowshed Collective (Ryan O’Shea and George Cowin). Again…
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 29/04/2025 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 29/04/2025

Cowshed Collective (Ryan O’Shea and George Cowin). Again…

A persistent offender - hear the first hand testimony from freelancers.

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Ed Gibbs. Smoking Bear Productions.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 15/03/2025 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 15/03/2025

Ed Gibbs. Smoking Bear Productions.

One to avoid.

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Craig Quinn. Fade to Blood Films.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 20/02/2025 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 20/02/2025

Craig Quinn. Fade to Blood Films.

One to watch (out for).

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Roy M. Kimani. James Hakesley. Cube Video.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 14/02/2025 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 14/02/2025

Roy M. Kimani. James Hakesley. Cube Video.

Two non-payers.

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Broken Turnaround: Shattered Crew.
Mark Watson 03/02/2025 Mark Watson 03/02/2025

Broken Turnaround: Shattered Crew.

An important survey for all in production.

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Why is our industry struggling?
Industry News The Cooler 16/01/2025 Industry News The Cooler 16/01/2025

Why is our industry struggling?

Here’s why.

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Deborah Hadfield, Derby University and unpaid workers.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 20/12/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 20/12/2024

Deborah Hadfield, Derby University and unpaid workers.

Students and the minimum wage.

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Jake Masterton.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 04/12/2024 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 04/12/2024

Jake Masterton.

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Renato Dias Ribeiro. Scopic Productions.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 25/11/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 25/11/2024

Renato Dias Ribeiro. Scopic Productions.

Royally taking the piss.

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Shannon R. Hammond. Producer.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 20/11/2024 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 20/11/2024

Shannon R. Hammond. Producer.

A firm believer that new entrants to the industry need not be paid.

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Steve Reynolds. Screencrush Productions. The Spiderman of Paris.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 15/11/2024 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 15/11/2024

Steve Reynolds. Screencrush Productions. The Spiderman of Paris.

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Protocol Media Group. Euan Maclaren. Eamonn O’Keefe.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 12/11/2024 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 12/11/2024

Protocol Media Group. Euan Maclaren. Eamonn O’Keefe.

One company and two people definitely worth avoiding if you want to get paid for your work.

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Fred Films. James Spring. “Mother’s Pride”.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 28/10/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 28/10/2024

Fred Films. James Spring. “Mother’s Pride”.

Unpaid wages and vague promises.

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Future Studios, robbing TV freelancers of their rights.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 25/10/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 25/10/2024

Future Studios, robbing TV freelancers of their rights.

Beware this company: Future Studios.

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Chris Jenks using unpaid workers.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 15/10/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 15/10/2024

Chris Jenks using unpaid workers.

Chris Jenks, an actor who likes to be paid for his work, a little less keen to pay others who work for him.

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Editor wanted - no pay.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 09/10/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 09/10/2024

Editor wanted - no pay.

Real work, no pay - really?

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Alan Latham. Rufus Kane. GSP Studios.
Freelancers Beware The Cooler 26/09/2024 Freelancers Beware The Cooler 26/09/2024

Alan Latham. Rufus Kane. GSP Studios.

Alan Latham - a Producer to avoid.

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Career Development Bursary
Industry News Mark Watson 22/09/2024 Industry News Mark Watson 22/09/2024

Career Development Bursary

Bursary of £1,000 on offer for eligible individuals.

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Pay others, just not the Runner.
Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 28/07/2024 Freelancers Beware Mark Watson 28/07/2024

Pay others, just not the Runner.

Why bother paying the runner?

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