Without naming names, a thread, about television…
…is how Matthew starts his Twitter thread. What follows is a story which really needs to be shared. Here’s what he has to say.
Experienced or witnessed bullying?
The Film and TV Charity have a new initiative which is really useful for everyone in the industry to know about.
Peter Wilson. Nouveau Media
A firm warning for anyone who is considering working for or with an individual called Peter Wilson (also known as “Vladimir Wilson“). Nouveau Media is a company he set up to make a pilot show (“Students”) which failed to pay numerous freelancers who worked on the production. * This post has been updated
John Pavlakos.
A producer with a long track record of cheating freelancers and suppliers. Avoid this individual!
Companies offering Work Experience Schemes.
Lizzie Evans has compiled a list of companies who offer specific work experience schemes. Here it is.
But I have no experience!
Here’s what an employer in the industry has to say about what she looks for in a CV when she is hiring runners…
The heroes and villains of the TV production world (but mostly heroes).
While by no means everyone has got the furlough they badly needed (for a variety of reasons) it is worth lauding and applauding the many companies across our industry who have busted their guts to help out where they can. The Furlough champions…and those that weren’t.
About to start a course with the NYFA (National Youth Film Academy)?
Before you sign up, read this.
Coronavirus Hall of Fame.
The owners and management of these companies should be v proud of what they have done, they are saving our industry and helping innumerable people pay their bills. The best of the best. These companies - we salute you.
How to get a TV Production Running job with no previous experience.
Starting out in TV can be incredibly daunting. Finding a job within the TV world can feel completely unattainable when viewing the industry as a television fanatic. A simple guide by Beth Bacon, guest writer for The Watercooler.
Share my Telly Job.
This is a great thing – an online community built for freelancers in the Television industry who are hoping to find more flexible working contracts. It’s called “Share my Telly Job” and it seeks to enable people to be put together with like minded folk who want to – well – share their telly job.