Pact

We are the UK screen sector trade body for independent production and distribution companies.

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We're looking forward to seeing Pact members in Scotland next Tuesday morning for our latest Members Meeting in Glasgow, an opportunity to discuss some key issues.

If you're a Pact member in Scotland and you haven't registered yet, there's still time.

➡️ https://t.co/bBgBP6fpOv

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🎬 Our Branded Entertainment Summit in London on Tuesday brought Pact members together with experts from across the branded content landscape for a practical event exploring how producers can develop stronger, more effective relationships with brands.

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The BBC's decision to close BBC Three and BBC Scotland linear channels underlines the urgent need for a sustainable funding model for the BBC, and producers need transparency around redirected funding and support.

Read our statement in full: https://t.co/EaVya7NfE1

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Are you a small independent production company with limited access to HR expertise when you need it?

Pact members can contact our free HR Advisory Support Line and speak to one of the specialists at Tell Jane.

☎️ https://t.co/NZLimFAXZ2

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📕Last week, the DCMS Committee published its recommendations for the future of the BBC.

The Committee made no call for reviewing the Terms of Trade framework, but raised questions around IP rights.

Pact members can read our Policy team's update here: https://t.co/fYCW4R5gzb

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Pact Chief Executive, Nigel Warner and representatives of our Policy team attended this year's Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative party conferences, where they discussed the most pressing issues impacting the independent production sector.

➡️ https://t.co/YTunQt59bL

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🎬What's coming up in October for Pact members?

📽️BFI LFF: 10% off
🌎MIPCOM: Save €300
🧑‍🧒‍🧒Working with Children webinar
🤝Member Meetings in Wales & Scotland
🎟️Branded Entertainment Summit

👉Member discounts https://t.co/fuZGuaYjvE
👉Events: https://t.co/drN2Nde51H
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🎬 From today, changes to right to work checks have come into effect.

Production companies need to be aware of what this means for contracting workers directly and/or via third parties.

Members can read our guidance here: https://t.co/Y6ga9y0WzU.

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🌎Content Without Borders 2026 wrapped last week...

Two days, 58 UK indies, 23 commissioners, broadcasters, financiers and executives, and over 700 meetings.

📖You can now read our Director of International, Ross Lewis' round up of the event here: https://t.co/4LoclovkO3

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📂 Updated Pact Contract Templates Now Available

We have published a range of updated versions of some of our contract templates on the Resource Hub. Find out about the changes that have been made and how to download any templates you need ➡️ https://t.co/6fGgZQjrZY

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Pact members in need of HR support can contact our free HR Advisory Support Line for advice on:

🗣️ General HR Support
❌ Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
🤝 Managing Conflict Effectively

Available Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

☎️ https://t.co/NZLimFAXZ2

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💻 Pact members who missed our recent webinar on the Employment Rights Act with @WigginLLP can now catch up in the Resource Hub.

Find out about the changes coming into effect next month which production businesses need to be aware of and plan for: https://t.co/klrtdgGkjJ

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🤔 Still getting your head around the new BAFTA Albert Next Generation Toolkit and what it means for your production sustainability reporting?

☎️ Pact members can use our free Sustainability Advice Line to ask the team at Picture Zero: https://t.co/VhoDD1iFhp

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As co-production becomes an ever-important part of bringing productions to our screens, we're supporting Pact members with information and resources.

Start with our recent Navigating Co-Production Deals: A Practical Guide webinar with Harbottle & Lewis: https://t.co/nq1EAzi2qD

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🎉We have had a brilliant two days in Durham for Pact Content Without Borders 2026.

Huge thanks to all the producers, buyers and commissioners who attended, and to our partners who help to make it all happen: @nescreen_, @tradegovuk_NPH, @audionetwork, @geo_pura & @GettyImages.

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Our Director of Policy, Emily Oyama has written an update for Pact members about the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee's conclusion that there is currently no case for regulatory change to the Terms of Trade framework ➡️ https://t.co/wbVVQS2nKb

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🌍We're looking forward to welcoming 60 unscripted independent producers to Durham tomorrow for Content Without Borders 2026.

They'll have the chance to connect with over 20 commissioners and buyers from the UK and beyond, exploring new ideas and opportunities.

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🎬Pact welcomes the announcement yesterday of Greenlight West, a new West of England film & TV production fund worth £4.5m.

We would like to thank members who worked with us in discussions with policymakers, helping to make a strong case for this support.https://t.co/MoWhDZnx7x

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We’re pleased to be continuing our partnership with AIMICI, offering Pact members 15% off Responsible AI training, which has been updated to cover the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice on Transparency.

Find out more: : https://t.co/vaLryhfF3o

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Pact members can now access a newly refreshed resource on our website which provides a one-stop-shop of information about co-productions and the key considerations for UK producers when entering into them: https://t.co/dRf3m1bBCE