UK Producers' Roundtable

A collective of 100+ UK film producers campaigning for better access & sustainability for indie filmmakers (Tweets on this account by @coldasicecream)

[UK Producers' Roundtable @ProdRoundtable]

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[BIFA @BIFA_film]

The #BIFA2024 nominees for Breakthrough Producer sponsored by Pinewood and Shepperton Studios are:

HOLLIE BRYAN, LUCY MEER The Ceremony
BALTHAZAR DE GANAY, JAMES BOWSHER Santosh
JACOB SWAN HYAM Bring Them Down
BEN TOYE Treading Water
REBECCA WOLFF Grand Theft Hamlet

[Neil Chordia @chordia22]

Congrats to all these Breakthrough Producers! I was delighted to co-chair the subgroup this year with @JolyByName. Some amazing feats of producing in what is a really challenging time. And well done to @BIFA_film for recognising the producers with their own award. #BIFA2024

[BIFA @BIFA_film]

It's time to get excited. The #BIFA2024 longlists are coming!

We're announcing the all important lists across social - here's where to look 🧵⬇️

[UK Producers' Roundtable @ProdRoundtable]

An incredible new resource for new and emerging producers!

[Screen Yorkshire @screenyorkshire]

🎬 BFI Insight Producer Toolkit Launches Today! 🎉
This  toolkit  is inspired by the Insight Producer programme, a professional development scheme for emerging producers on the cusp of their debut feature. Grab your copy here: https://t.co/P3Q389V9DI #BFINETWORK #ScreenYorkshire

[Screen Yorkshire @screenyorkshire]

🎬 BFI Insight Producer Toolkit Launches Today! 🎉
This  toolkit  is inspired by the Insight Producer programme, a professional development scheme for emerging producers on the cusp of their debut feature. Grab your copy here: https://t.co/P3Q389V9DI #BFINETWORK #ScreenYorkshire

[UK Producers' Roundtable @ProdRoundtable]

🌿🎬 Join SP at their Summer Spectacular Film Networking Party to discover how to be a sustainable filmmaker with the amazing JIJO from @SouvidSpace Come and connect with other creative collaborators https://t.co/cWtZcuH1V0 #SustainableFilmmaking #Networking #IndieFilmParty

[Shooting People 🎥 @ShootingPeople]

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We'll be joined for our networking party @RichMixLondon by the multi-disciplinary creative powerhouse writer/director/producer JIJO @souvid for a chat on forging a sustainable career, finding funding & more.

SEE YOU THERE: https://t.co/bpeTGuKZEG

[Riccardo Servini @RicServini]

Are you UK based and at the early stage of your career or looking to break into documentary features/TV? 

I'm currently looking for support in two separate roles. Production work and video editing on a few projects. A varied selection. 

Please get in touch to discuss the roles, pay/commitment options. Likely from August but could be earlier. Please share!

[email protected]

[Celine H @tweetyceline]

A lot has been said about the tough climate for Film & HETV production in the UK since the beginning of the year. Now we have figures and they support this narrative.

This is what it looks for film spend in Q1 2024

[Holly Carrington @HollyCarr89]

Would any writing mummas be up for a chat about how they juggle writing and parenting? He’s still pretty little at 6 months but I’m currently having to dictate everything and wondering if anyone had any better ideas 🤪

[Neil Chordia @chordia22]

Congrats to this cohort of talented producers. Delighted to be mentoring this year. Producers are the lifeblood of indie film, so pleased to see @BIFA Springboard supporting them in this way. #Film #Producing
https://t.co/WUBzAXzmN2

[Neil Chordia @chordia22]

I can assure everyone that neither I, nor any producer I know looks at this.

[EMILY EVERDEE @EmilyEverdee]

OKAY, I'm doing it folks! Here's how I got by £££ as an independent producer, who came neither from wealth, nor from London (grew up in South Yorkshire). It's important to say that I wish producing were a sustainable career in itself at every level. But this has been the reality.

[Shudder Films @ShudderFilms]

KNEECAP selected for narrative spotlight screening @Tribeca Film Festival in June. Completes our hat-trick of major US festivals!!! @sonyclassics https://t.co/JxuJjoZdvB

[Neil Chordia @chordia22]

Some thoughts on the new Indie Film Tax Credit 🧵

I'll preface this by saying that I think it's a really good thing and we should be happy to have this uplift for indie film. And any calculations I've done are my estimates.

[Screen International @Screendaily]

Breaking:

UK introduces 40% tax relief for films budgeted up to £15m in bid to reignite indie sector https://t.co/YIFYtX0smA

[Celine H @tweetyceline]

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If enhanced tax credit for indie UK films happens, producers fees (& writers / directors) should be ring-fenced with fee definition agreed by law.

No deferment possible is you want the tax credit.

+ a % of it should be treated as producer equity by law. No ifs no buts.

[Loran Dunn @Loran_Dunn]

These are the people that grow and develop the British film industry, that discover and nurture talent, and train crew. The entire future of the British film industry rests on these people, and yet, they are chronically under supported, undervalued, and forced out.

[Loran Dunn @Loran_Dunn]

78% of indie producers work 40+ hrs a week on their producing, and have to hold down a second job because fees are crushingly low.

[Loran Dunn @Loran_Dunn]

82% report that their job has a negative impact on their mental health.

83% of respondents report that being an indie producer is completely unsustainable.