February Newsletter

Welcome to the February Newsletter

This month:?Results of our Looking Glass Survey '22, the return of the Broadcast Fives & Virtual London Marathon opportunities!

Looking Glass Survey '22 - The Results

The results of the Looking Glass ‘22 survey are out and although improvements to the mental health and wellbeing of our industry are slight, positive shifts are starting to be felt. The survey heard from 2,000 people working across film and TV, and the results show that small but significant steps are being taken to make our industry a more mentally healthy place to work:

• 80% of respondents can see a positive change in culture and behaviours in the industry.
• Reports of poor mental health within the industry fell - 24% in 2022 vs. 29% in 2021.
• Reporting of bullying and harassment fell from 53% to 46%

For our response to the report, and to read it in full click here.?

Broadcast Fives Are Back!

We are so excited to announce that the Broadcast Fives are back! It's THE industry five-a-side football and netball tournament of the year, and you can register your interest with us now. So, start finding your centre forwards and your wing defenders, as team spots go on sale on 9th March! Head to our website now to register your interest and to keep up to date on everything Broadcast Fives.

Virtual Marathon Spots Available!

We have charity spots available for the virtual TCS London Marathon on 23rd April. You can complete 26.2 miles by either walking the distance, signing up with a friend and covering the miles together, planning a route somewhere new for an adventurous day out, or completing 10K segments with different friends. We have limited charity spots available, so sign up via our website now.

Our Impact?

A writer and director, who has worked in the industry for 20 years, contacted the charity after an episode of poor health began to impact their work and family. They worked with our Work and Wellbeing Advisor to get back on track, with support for the financial, physical and emotional challenges they were facing. Feeling more confident about getting their career back on track, they remain so grateful for the supportive and nurturing role we played in their journey. To read more about this story and about how we could help you, visit our Impact Page.

Bullying Adviser - Book Directly With Justine Today

Our Bullying Advice Service is now open for direct bookings with Justine, our Bullying Adviser. She knows that bullying and harassment can sometimes be subtle, so she is available to act as a sounding board to reflect on what you’ve been through, as well as to provide emotional support and advice. We also provide information and resources for dealing with bullying and harassment, such as how to keep detailed records of an incident, or how you can spot the signs of bullying. Visit our website now to see how we can support you.?

Four New Charity Trustees

We are delighted to welcome four new appointments to our Board of Trustees. Strengthening and enriching our existing Board, they will all ensure the good governance of the Charity. They are: Catherine Bosworth, Director of Income Generation and Grants at Hospice UK, Robin Chalmers, Chief Legal Counsel at All3 Media International, Peter Clark, an investment manager who sits on the Investment Advisory Group for Comic Relief and Emma Hoyle, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Paramount. To read more about their appointments click here.

Intro To The Whole Picture Toolkit - Sign Up Now

Want to make positive changes towards mental health on your productions but don’t know where to start? At midday on Wednesday 1st March, our Toolkit team are holding a webinar so you can have an introduction to our Whole Picture Toolkit: for mentally healthy productions. Find out how to put the Toolkit into practice by registering today.

ITV's Mental Health In The Media Conference

We are delighted to be partnering with ITV for its Mental Health in the Media conference on 14th and 15th March. The event aims to bring together creative and mental health leaders to discuss mental health and to inspire tangible progress, both on-screen and behind the scenes. Anna Mishcon, our Whole Picture Toolkit Development Executive, will be joining a panel to discuss 'Protecting wellbeing on productions' (15th March).?To register and find out more, click here.?

Database For Ukrainian Film And TV Workers

Over 300 Ukrainian film and TV workers living in the UK have signed up to a new online database, Talented U. The unemployment rate among Ukrainian film and TV professionals has risen to 85% since the Russian invasion, so Talented U is aiming to help Ukrainian screen industry professionals to contribute their skills to the UK industry. If you'd like to learn more about the database, head to their website now.

Film And TV Carers Club

The?Film and TV Carers Club is an informal group run by carers for carers. They recognise the challenges of juggling work and caring responsibilities and want to create a comfortable, positive, supportive and non-judgmental environment. They also run informal monthly peer-to-peer online meetings. Check out their brand new website for resources and ways to improve carer awareness.

LGBT+ History Month

February is LGBT+ History Month, and this year's theme is?#BehindtheLens celebrating the contributions made by LGBT+ people to cinema and film. Across our social channels, we have been spotlighting brilliant organisations, people, events and content that celebrate and support the LGBT+ community, such as Intermedia UK and our very own Trustee, Screenwriter and Director, Joseph a. Adesunloye. Who will you be celebrating?

Apply Now

Media Trust is inviting professional filmmakers with 5+ years of industry experience to create a short film or commercial for London-based, grassroots charities. If you’re interested in taking part in the scheme this year, you can apply here by 28th February.

Applications are open for the Breakthrough Strand of the London Screenings for British filmmakers seeking sales representation and international film festival exposure. Click here for more info.

If you would like to share your story, or if you have a community update you’d like us to include, please get in touch at [email protected]