Matthew Campelli
NewsBBC iPlayer orders first scripted feature film
The BBC has commissioned its first feature-length scripted film for iPlayer - a comedy drama based on the rivalry between snooker players Alex Higgins and Steve Davis.
NewsAlex Gibney’s Scientology doc recruits 90,000 UK viewers
The controversy surrounding Alex Gibney’s Scientology documentary, Going Clear, could not help it avoid an audience smaller than UK broadcaster Sky Atlantic’s slot average.
NewsScotland launches $2.7m production fund
Indies basing their productions in Scotland can apply for a chunk of a $2.7m (£1.75m) Growth Fund launched by the Scottish government to boost its creative industries.
NewsITV takes stake in Alison Owen, Debra Hayward's Monumental
ITV Studios has acquired a minority stake in Monumental Television, the fledgling indie set up by film producers Alison Owen and Debra Hayward.
NewsCreative Skillset name Dinah Caine new chair
Dinah Caine is to become chair of the Creative Skillset board, prompting the training body to begin a hunt to replace her in the chief executive role.
NewsITV's 2014 profits surge 40%
ITV’s pre-tax profits have surged by 39% to £605m in 2014 following a strong performance from ITV Studios and healthy advertising and online growth.
NewsObjective founder departs for film career
Co-founder of UK production company behind Peep Show and Fresh Meat to target horror film-making.
NewsUK SVOD revenues rise 76%
The increasing popularity of Netflix and Amazon have stimulated a 76% revenue boost for the subscription video-on-demand platforms in the UK.
NewsCreative Skillset launches diversity fund
Around 900 professionals from a range of diverse backgrounds will receive training bursaries of up to £1,600 under Creative Skillset’s Diversity Fund.
NewsCreative Skills Fund set for $63m boost
Businesses from the creative sector are to plough $29m (£17m) into skills training, boosting the UK’s total investment pot to $63m (£37m).