Working in Television – the reality.
In August 2021, BECTU released “State of Play”, its report on working conditions in the TV industry. It does not make for pretty reading. The report draws on the experience of numerous freelancers in the industry and is well worth a read if you are currently working in unscripted TV production, or are considering a career in it.
Kenneth Barker. Tungsten Media.
Kenneth Barker of Tungsten Media doesn’t think Runners are actual workers.
Mindseye. Hughie Phillips. Charlie Phillips. Max Yeoman.
Mindseye, 15 Percy St, London, W1T 1DS: a company to avoid.
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.