All Diversity articles – Page 6
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NewsBFI appoints first production inclusion manager
BFI and Bafta have revealed updated resources to tackle bullying, harassment and racism.
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NewsCurzon, Charades-backed Mother Tongues development award unveils shortlist
Intermission Film also signs up to support the award, aimed at UK-based filmmakers with non-English scripts.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills launches BAME film career progression initiative
Programme will match film professionals with paid opportunities and professional coaching.
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NewsNetflix launches $100m fund to support underrepresented communities in film and TV
2018-19 custody of streamer’s content by Dr. Stacy Smith found streamer improved year-on-year in 19 out of 22 inclusion indicators.
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NewsDocSociety, Netflix launch groundbreaking disability and inclusion Toolkit (exclusive)
It includes case studies and practical advice about accessibility in filmmaking as well as reaching audiences.
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NewsUK’s Birds’ Eye View steps up pandemic response as share of films on release by women increases
Film gender equality organisation BEV analysed every film on digital or theatrical release in 2020.
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NewsCreative England selects 10 participants for female entrepreneurs programme
Female Founders aims to help women in film, TV, games and tech.
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NewsMake festivals more accountable for diversity, urges Rotterdam panel
Speakers included Eurimages exec Roberto Olla, BBC diversity head Miranda Wayland, director Shamira Raphaëla and financier Elisa Alvares.
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NewsNFTS, BFI partner on training initiatives aimed at diversifying UK industry (exclusive)
The Early Stage Access and Diversity Accelerator Programme aims to widen learning opportunities.
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FeaturesHow Slamdance and other festivals are working to acknowledge disability
From accessibility to visibility, some festivals are making important moves to acknowledge disability in front of and behind the camera.
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FeaturesKeeping it real: Pixar’s work to make ‘Soul’ culturally authentic
Pixar head Pete Docter brought co-director and co-writer Kemp Powers onboard.
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FeaturesCarey Mulligan talks ‘Promising Young Woman’: “I was equal parts excited and scared”
Mulligan talks taking on comedy and “itching to get back” to screen work.
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FeaturesWord of Mouth - Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe: ”It’s a great time to be a Black creative”
The BUFF founder and chairman talks inspiration, new talent, and curators.
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NewsNetflix invests £350,000 in scholarships, training for underrepresented UK youths
Support includes 30 scholarships for Identity School of Acting.
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NewsScreenSkills, S.O.U.L. Fest launch Black British producers programme
Pro-Create is supported by BFI funding.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: Amma Asante on new projects, understanding bias and Brexit
The UK filmmaker discusses a busy year ahead that will include her Armie Hammer-Mads Mikkelsen spy drama.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: The British Blacklist founder Akua Gyamfi on forging exciting new partnerships
”There is an inherent fear of black power, creative and economic.”
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News16 Days 16 Films winners revealed, raising awareness of gender-based violence
International filmmaking competition crowns winning shorts.
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NewsDisabled UK directors among 12 John Brabourne awardees
Rising UK talent awarded £60,000 to support their careers.
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News‘Portrait Of A Lady On Fire’ named best film of 2020 by Bechdel Test Fest poll (exclusive)
‘Parasite’, ‘Rocks’ and ‘Lovers Rock’ also lead vote of female and non-binary people in film.