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Sundance Institute unveils two new funds for BIPOC artists, organizations
The Sundance Institute has created two new granting funds intended for Black and Indigenous artists and artists of color. The Uprise Grant Fund will dedicate US$100,000 to support up to 25 emerging U.S.-based BIPOC artists whose development has been impacted
Realscreen DIALOG mentorship programme
Are you a mid level director, producer or manager of colour looking to take your career to the next level? Realscreen is looking for 10 candidates to align with senior level industry professionals for a year long mentorship program. Other
Netflix Host Discussion About Black Representation In British Film & TV
On October 29th Netflix hosted an episode of their online discussion series with black creatives talking about representation in British TV. You can read more about the talent taking part and the aims of the event here and underneath you
Script Editor Training Programme for People of Colour
Eleven Films, the Sony backed production company behind Sex Education, are launching Duly Noted, a Script Editor Training Programme for People of Colour (POC). We commend this scheme for being a paid opportunity, that is POC led and that is
David Harewood Receives Outstanding Achievement Award – Edinburgh TV Festival
Variety awarded David Harewood with their Outstanding Achievement Award at the Edinburgh TV Festival. As part of the inteview accepting the award, Harewood touches on roles for People of Colour, mental health and black British actors moving to the US
In Conversation with Steve McQueen
Black Cultural Archives hosted a conversation between award winning director Steve McQueen and journalist Nadine Drummond on Thursday 12th November. McQueen discussed his forthcoming anthology series, Small Axe, which launches on Sunday 15th November on the BBC in the UK
Derren Lawford Interview
Derren Lawford, Creative Director of Woodcut Media, is interviewed on the PACT website. Derren talks about his inspirations and career path including working as BBC’s Global IPlayer’s Head of Programming, Head of Content for youth media agency Livity and being
Angela Ferreira Interview
Angela Ferreira, Managing Director of Douglas Road Productions, the British production company setup by Lenny Henry, is interviewed on the PACT website. Angela has had a varied career working across Entertainment, Children’s, News, Drama and Documentaries and worked as a
Matthew A. Cherry profile
The oscar winning filmaker Matthew A. Cherry is interviewed in a WorldScreen article, where he talks about his path from being a professional football player to move in to producing content. He tells the story of how Hair Love, an
Racist tattoos cause Sky History to pull The Chop
The Chop: Britain’s Top Woodworker, a new competition series airing on Sky History in the UK, has been pulled before a single episode was even broadcast. After broadcast of trails, viewers took to social media to comment that a competitor,