The new initiative from Channel 4 is being run in partnership with The TV Collective and will see ten indies matched with Commissioning Heads of Department for unscripted genres in order to work together towards a commission. It’s a new
CBS outlines diversity commitment
CBS has pledged to commit 25% of its script development budget to projects from creators, writers and producers who are black, indigenous or people of color, beginning with the 2021-22 development season. While writers rooms must also be staffed by
Viacom introduces ‘no diversity, no commission’ policy
ViacomCBS Networks UK, which runs channels including MTV, Comedy Central and Channel 5 has committed to a range of diversity initiatives. Their press release gives sparse details of the schemes (listed below) and we will update when more information is
ITV announces Diversity Acceleration Plan
Along with other major media organisations, ITV have unveiled their plan to improve BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) representation both on screen and among senior management. The words sound similar to what has been announced by other broadcasters, we’ll
BBC to spend £100m on diverse production and talent
Not to be outdone by Sky’s recent announcement of a £30m fund the BBC announce what they claim to be the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry. They vow to prioritise £100m of their existing commissioning budget
Channel 4 commits to being anti-racist organisation
Channel 4’s response to the current focus on racism, includes tangible targets, unlike some other broadcasters response. These include a commitment to double the number of BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) producers they commission by 2023 and that 20%
Sky commits £30m to increase diversity and inclusion
Sky’s response to the current focus on racism and inequality is to announce a £30m racial injustice fund over the next three years. It plans to create a diversity action group and invest in programmes that highlight racial injustice. And