FRAMING THE FUTURE In the third instalment of British Cinematographer’s Agents for Change feature we explore more initiatives, individuals and events transforming the industry. From mental health and representation to access and sustainability, find out who is helping create a…
GREEN SHOOTS Sustainability in film and TV production is no longer optional but essential—and technology, planning and mindset shifts are the keys to making it work without compromising creativity. Going green has become the mantra in recent decades—an essential talking…
Industry insiders share their journeys to securing film funding—insider tips, lessons learnt, and the real stories behind making projects happen against all odds. When we watch something on screen — whether in the immersive darkness of a cinema or on…
BE THE CHANGE In this year’s Agents for Change special feature we’re continuing to shine a light on initiatives, event productions and individuals that are helping create a more inclusive industry as well as those striving to ensure productions and…
FILMMAKING’S FUTURE: AI’S CERTAIN UNCERTAINTY The debate around AI is no longer about where it can be used—but how far it can go. Many reading this are sick of hearing about AI in filmmaking for the same old reasons. Some…
LEADING THE WAY Following the positive response of last year’s inaugural Agents for Change feature, we’re shining a light on more standout individuals, events and organisations striving to create a more diverse and equal industry. BFI x BAFTA The BFI…
JUGGLING ACT Working parents behind the camera face the daily challenge of balancing caring responsibilities with a career, especially as a freelancer. Find out how some DPs have made it work for them. Working parents in the screen industries are…
Agents for change Although there is still some way to go to create a truly inclusive industry, there are many associations, initiatives and schemes making strides towards a more diverse filmmaking community. In part one of this special feature, we…
SAFE SPACE The launch of the Mark Milsome Foundation’s Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course has reignited vigorous debate around on-set health and safety. “At the inquest into Mark’s death, the coroner concluded that on that set, the risk…
The shortage of skilled crew amidst a production boom has been well-documented, but a post-pandemic flurry of apprenticeships and training schemes hopes to boost the talent pipeline. Is it enough? It’s something of a miracle that UK film crew enjoys…
GREEN LIGHT The UK declared a climate emergency in 2019 and is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050. Crew members, studios, and rental companies discuss what is being done to reach that target in the film and TV industry. …
SAFE ON SET An expression frequently heard when people try to explain away bad behaviour in the past is “it was a different time”. The implication is that things like that do not happen today because “times have changed” and…
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE After a year in and out of lockdown, during which TV drama and streamed films kept people entertained and engaged, home audiences have finally been seeing the high-profile productions that were made under COVID-19 restrictions. Everyone…
A positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increased global attention towards health and safety within social and professional environments. But has it been enough to transform the film and television industry to avoid the tragic and high-profile…
Screen Burn For around half its life the cinema has faced a series of rivals that have threatened its existence. TV in the ‘50s, the ‘80s home video boom and, most recently, the streaming revolution. Each time it has managed…
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