All Inclusivity articles
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VideoRISE discusses launch of career accelerator programme this summer
IBC365 caught up with Donna Kay Smith, MD at RISE, to discuss some forthcoming developments, reflect on recent successes from the mentorship programme, and ask what more the industry can do to support RISE initiatives.
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NewsOfcom Updates Accessibility Guidelines for TV and On-Demand Services
UK regulator Ofcom has announced changes to its Access Services Code and Best Practice Guidelines to improve the accessibility of TV and on-demand programmes for audiences.
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NewsScreenSkills and TAP launch disability inclusive training materials
ScreenSkills is partnering with the TV Access Project (TAP) to exclusively host training resources for disability inclusion in the UK screen industries, through organisations committing to certain measures to improve standards for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent.
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NewsYoung digital innovators called upon for the RTS 2024 bursary schemes
The British forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched its renowned bursary schemes for 2024, aiming to increase inclusivity and reflect diverse voices of Britain for young people wishing to pursue a career in the screen industries. The initiative aims to demonstrate to scholars that ...
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Industry TrendsBehind the scenes: Moremi
Out of the pandemic came an African creative partnership that took an enduring Nigerian myth and turned it into an historic Disney animation. George Jarrett reports.
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Industry TrendsUK’s indie producers need to embrace private equity or risk being left behind
According to recent stats from the British Film Institute (BFI), spending on film and high-end television production in the UK reached £4.2bn in 2023. While this is great news at face value, Sarudzayi Marufu, founder and executive producer of Euras Films, argues that domestic film and TV producers are being ...
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NewsBBC announces Small Indie Fund recipients
The BBC has announced the 57 UK companies that will be supported through its Small Indie Fund for 2024.
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NewsC4 board still not representative of desired levels of diversity, says chair
Following the appointment of five new non-executive directors to the Board of Channel 4 Television Corporation, Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of the Channel 4 Board, was keen to clarify that while the appointments improve inclusivity on the board, they “do not yet meet the levels of representation throughout the rest ...
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NewsRise Awards: Shining the Spotlight on Gender Diversity in Media
Outstanding and inspirational women in media and technology roles were celebrated this week at the London award show hosted by Rise, the not-for-profit advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector. The awards recognise notable achievements from female talent across the M&E industry, including a Special Recognition Award, ...
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Industry TrendsCulture before Strategy: In Conversation with BBC Studio’s Jabbar Sardar
In the IBC Changemaker podcast bonus episode, Jabbar Sardar, global HR director for BBC Studios, speaks to Sarah Burbedge about influencing inclusivity on a mass organisation scale, and why he has ‘the best people job in the world.’
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Industry TrendsChangemakers Podcast: Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight on Inclusion, the Right Way
In this bonus episode of the IBC’s Changemaker series of Podcasts, Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight speaks to Nadira Tudor about how now is the time “to think about the power of weaving inclusion and belonging into the fabric of your organisation,” and how it’s done - the right way.
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WebinarIBC CHANGEMAKERS PODCAST BONUS EPISODE: In Conversation with Jabbar Sardar: Putting people first
As global HR director for BBC Studios, Jabbar is responsible for leading the global wellbeing, culture, D&I and leadership strategy across BBC Studios. Sarah Burbedge talks to Jabbar about how BBC Studios puts their people first, and what their future plans are.
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WebinarIBC Changemakers podcast bonus episode: A conversation with Wincie Knight, Paramount Global
Hear from Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight on the power of weaving inclusion and belonging into the fabric of your organisation and how to do it the right way.
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VideoAfternoon Tea, Spill the Tea - an LGBTQ+ panel special
IBC2023: Join us for an afternoon tea that celebrates authenticity, shares real life experiences of being LGBTQ+ in our workspace. We talk about the importance of representation and allyship and how to do it right. Come and join us to share your thoughts and gain purposeful top tips for improving ...
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Industry TrendsIBC2023: ‘Keep an open mind and be willing to grow’
IBC’s first ever LGBTQ+ session as part of the IBC2023 Changemakers programme in the Forum saw a three strong panel of Matthew Williams-Neale, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Appear, Paul Pastor, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder, Quickplay and Alfie Potter, Technical Analyst, Enterprise Architecture, ITV come together to discuss how ...
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VideoIn Conversation with Wincie Knight, Paramount: Committing to inclusion: How to keep the momentum going?
IBC2023: Hear from Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight on the power of weaving inclusion and belonging into the fabric of your organisation and how to do it the right way. In this session, Wincie uncovers best practices for positioning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a top priority and gives insight into ...
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Daily NewsIndustry needs to try harder on inclusivity
The media has a long way to go in harnessing the latest technology to promote inclusivity. That was the conclusion of a panel at a Changemaker session looking at the future of inclusive technology.
