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The BBC is facing a crossroads. They're innovating with AI and streaming, but financial pressures force change.
Key takeaways:
Focus on British stories & truth-telling
License Fee Reform by 2028
Expand globally while championing local content creation
Will they find the right balance?
Yesterday, Director General, Tim Davie, set out his plan for the future of the BBC at an address to the Royal Television Society
We are looking for a skilled Gaming Producer/PM to join an award-winning entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ titles in the world
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/e6qg4vhz
The team had a blast at BAFTA Guru Live 23 last Sunday! Our own Cathy Alford and Amy Osterley led a highly successful CV workshop, speaking with many established and aspiring media workers on how to improve their CVs, find work, and advance their careers.
The session was a great success, and we're so grateful to BAFTA for putting on such an insightful and useful weekend program. We look forward to continuing our work with BAFTA to help the next generation of media professionals achieve their goals.
Join one of the country's most innovative production companies, playing a vital role in the management of day-to-day operational processes.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=70202
Join one of the country's most innovative production companies, playing a vital role in the management of day-to-day operational processes.
This lovely central London audio facility is looking for a client-focused Bookings Producer to join their team. Our client is a well-established audio post-production studio based in central London.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=70119
This lovely central London audio facility is looking for a client-focused Bookings Producer to join their team.
We have a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join a new production company, which will produce multi-genre projects in a range of territories.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=70093
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading filmed entertainment company in a busy operational role.Prior experience in a similar role is essential; an immediate start is preferred.
We have a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join a new production company, which will produce multi-genre projects in a range of territories.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=70071
A unique opportunity to join a new production company, which will produce multi-genre projects in a range of territories.
The & are looking for experienced editors who want to make the move into Unscripted 🎞️ Post-professionals in the UK with a nose for a good story & character arc should apply by 16 November 🔗
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly launched sports broadcaster backed by senior, highly experienced sports industry executives. In this role, you will create engaging sizzles, promo trailers and other video content to promote the company’s network of channels and programming.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Victoria Lugg or apply on our website:
https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=70047
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly launched sports broadcaster backed by senior, highly experienced sports industry executives. In this role, you will create engaging sizzles, promos and trailers and other video content to promote the company’s network of channels and programming.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced producer to join a multiple award-winning and fast-growing video production agency.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Georgia Williams or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=69944
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced producer to join a multiple award-winning and fast-growing video production agency. For this role, you must have a full UK driver’s licence.This role is based in Bedfordshire.
National Cinema Day is back!
On Saturday, September 2, over 630 cinemas across the UK will be offering cut-price tickets for cinema-goers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience at a fraction of the usual price.
National Cinema Day is important because it helps to support the cinema industry. Cinemas have been struggling in recent years due to competition from streaming services. National Cinema Day is a way to show our appreciation for cinemas and to help keep them afloat.
So mark your calendars for September 2 and head to your local cinema for a day of great movies and great value.
https://www.screendaily.com/news/uks-national-cinema-day-to-return-on-september-2-with-over-630-venues-attached/5185284.article
Day of cut-price tickets "comes hot on the heels of the phenomenal recent success" of Barbenheimer.
Last week the historic Edinburgh TV Festival - Supported by Screen Scotland took place. A variety of themes were discussed, from Louis Theroux’s examination surrounding the power and passion that TV can foster, to the detailed exploration of the streaming world’s big players. However, an unavoidable and relatively common theme discussed throughout the festival centred around the current freelance crisis.
How as an industry can we better support those suffering the most from the current crisis we find ourselves in?
One essential takeaway for anyone struggling in the media industry is to speak with The Film and TV Charity. They are able to support many of those who are suffering through the media crisis.
https://searchlight.com/edinburgh-tv-festival-shining-a-light-on-the-freelancer-crisis/
The Edinburgh TV Festival has shone a light on the crisis freelancers in the media industry face. What can be done to support those affected.
We have a fantastic chance for an experienced individual to work for one of the country's leading arts organisations, in a pivotal role.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=69917
A chance to work for one of the countries leading arts organisations, in a pivotal role.
We are delighted to report that the opening day of the Edinburgh TV Festival - Supported by Screen Scotland was a great success. The team attended a brilliant keynote speech by Louis Theroux on the passion and power of television. Louis's insights into the industry were fascinating and thought-provoking.
We are also looking forward to day two of the festival, where we will see the latest shows and trends in the industry. We are confident that this will be a valuable opportunity for us to learn and network with other industry leaders.
We look forward to sharing more updates from the festival in the coming days.
Hasbro has named two new bosses for its entertainment division, as the toymaker looks to expand its reach into the world of movies, TV, and streaming.
Sarah Davis has been promoted to president of global brands and franchise strategy, while Brian Goldner has been named executive chairman. Davis will oversee Hasbro's portfolio of brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, and Power Rangers. Goldner will focus on long-term strategic planning and business development.
The changes come as Hasbro looks to capitalise on the growing popularity of its brands in the entertainment space. The company has recently released a number of successful films and TV shows based on its properties, including "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" and "My Little Pony: A New Generation."
Read the full article for more details: https://www.kftv.com/news/2023/08/18/hasbro-entertainment-division-eone-bosses
Projects currently in development include: Dungeons & Dragons, Transformers, GI JOE, Play-Doh, Peppa Pig, and My Little Pony
Play a critical role in overseeing the entire post-production process, working for one of the countries leading content and production companies.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=69872
A fabulous opportunity to join one of London’s leading independent theatres, in this vital role.
Play a critical role in overseeing the entire post-production process, working for one of the countries leading content and production companies.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=69863
Play a critical role in overseeing the entire post-production process, working for one of the countries leading content and production companies.
Mattel's Cinematic Universe is set to rapidly expand after Barbie's box office success. According to Variety, 14 projects are already in active development including Polly Pocket, which is reported to be led by Lilly Collins (Emily in Paris), Barney, American Girl and Thomas and Friends. Do you think these movies will see the same success as Barbie or are Mattel taking things too quickly in order to create their own version of the MCU? Don't miss this fascinating article highlighting what is to come from the hit toy maker: https://www.kftv.com/news/2023/07/28/mattel-cinematic-universe-ip-gems-barbie-box-office-success
"It’s a very broad and very elastic brand, in terms of opportunities.”
We have a fantastic opportunity for an ardent marketer to work on a range of projects for a newly launched app in the music industry. You'll be working in both the French and UK markets and must be fluent in both languages.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/eD6GZs94
A fantastic opportunity for an ardent marketer to work on a range of projects for a newly launched app in the music industry.You'll be working in both the French and UK markets and must be fluent in both languages.
The UK box office was on fire this weekend, as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's Barbie took a combined £30 million. This is the biggest opening weekend for a film in the UK since 2019, and it's a sign that the cinema industry is finally recovering from the pandemic.
The success of these two films is a testament to the power of big-budget, event cinema. Oppenheimer is a sweeping historical epic about the development of the atomic bomb, while Barbie is a subversive take on the iconic doll. Both films are visually stunning and feature top-notch performances, and they're sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
The success of Barbenheimer is also a good sign for the future of the UK screen industry. It shows that there's still a hunger for big, ambitious movies and gives studios the confidence to invest in more projects like these. We can only hope this is the beginning of a new era of success for the UK cinema industry.
Have you seen either of these films yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66288459
Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer took £30m on their opening weekend in the UK.
Toy giant Hasbro has confirmed that its entertainment arm, eOne, will be closing its UK theatrical operations. This comes after several employees in the UK have left the company in recent months. eOne has no theatrical releases scheduled for the UK in the coming months.
This is a significant move for Hasbro, as eOne has been a major player in the UK theatrical market for many years. The company has distributed a number of successful films, including the "Transformers" franchise and the "Sing" movies.
The closure of eOne's UK theatrical operations is likely to have a major impact on the UK film industry. eOne was one of the few major independent distributors in the UK, and its closure will leave a gap in the market.
It is unclear what the long-term implications of this move will be for Hasbro and eOne. However, it is a sign of the challenges facing the traditional theatrical distribution model in the digital age.
What do you think of this news? How will it impact the UK film industry?
Here is a link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5c7rh6t
In recent months, several eOne UK employees are understood to have departed the company.
Take responsibility for project managing and producing a wide range of content for one of the country’s leading creative agencies.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/eyBT5XCS
Take responsibility for project managing and producing a wide range of content for one of the country’s leading creative agencies. This role is initially offered as 12 month FTC, with the chance to become permanent.
Theatrical windows are shrinking, as studios experiment with new release strategies to reach audiences more quickly and efficiently. This trend is being driven by several factors, including the rise of streaming services, the increasing popularity of premium video-on-demand (PVOD), and the changing viewing habits of consumers.
As a result of these changes, the traditional 90-day theatrical window is becoming increasingly rare. In some cases, movies are being released simultaneously in theatres and on streaming services. Others are skipping theatres altogether and going straight to PVOD.
This shift in distribution is having a major impact on the movie industry. Studios are facing new challenges in terms of marketing and recouping their investments. However, the potential rewards are also significant. By releasing movies more quickly, studios can capitalise on the excitement and buzz surrounding a film's release. They can also reach a wider audience, including those who may not have been able to see the film in theatres.
What does this mean for the future of movie distribution? It's still too early to say for sure. However, the traditional theatrical window is no longer the only way to release a movie. Studios are experimenting with a variety of new strategies, and it will be interesting to see how these strategies evolve in the years to come.
What do you think about the shrinking theatrical window? Do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing for the movie industry? Let us know in the comments below.
The Evolution of Movie Distribution: Unraveling Shrinking Theatrical Windows. Impact, challenges, and future. Read more
Join our client's team as a skilled and seasoned Graphic Designer!
This is your opportunity to work with leading global creative agencies, collaborating with renowned businesses worldwide.
Interested in learning more about this exciting position? Reach out to Suzanne Alden or apply directly on our website: https://searchlight.com/single-jobs/?jobId=69646.
Our client is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join their agile team in the Creative Services department, and lead their motion graphics team.
An excellent opportunity to be a part of a pioneering creative agency, leading a team of Producers working on high-profile entertainment campaigns.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/eSmApTTJ
A great opportunity to be a part of pioneering creative agency, leading a team of Producers working on high profile entertainment campaigns.This role will be based exclusively in our client’s offices in central London.
Oversee and help lead on publishing rights, for one of the country’s leading producers and distributors.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Amy Osterley or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/etD57xtd
Oversee and help lead on publishing rights, for one of the country’s leading producers and distributors. This role is initially offered on a 12-month FTC.
We are searching for a talented and experienced German-speaking, Versioning Producer. This is a chance to work for a global creative agency, responsible for working on a range of content across Film, TV and Advertisement.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Suzanne Alden or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/eyE2-6bq
A great versioning role at a leading digital media agency.It is essential for this role that you are fluent in German. This role will be fully office based.
Exciting news for the creative industries! The Roundhouse Trust, a beacon of artistic excellence, is embarking on a game-changing mission to train 15,000 young talents in the creative sector. At Searchlight, we are thrilled by this initiative.
https://bit.ly/3Ow8azV
This groundbreaking project is a robust investment in the future of our industry. By providing high-quality training opportunities, the Roundhouse is nurturing a diverse and vibrant pool of talent. This will not only foster creativity and innovation but also strengthen our industry's competitiveness on a global scale.
We applaud the Roundhouse's dedication to empowering the next generation of creative leaders. At Searchlight, we are committed to bridging the gap between industry demands and aspiring professionals. This exciting initiative aligns perfectly with our mission, and we're excited to witness the positive impact it will have on the industry.
Venue raised £8m in donations to build facilities for music, performance and production
This is a chance to work for a global creative agency, responsible for working on a range of corporate content.
If you think this role might be perfect for you and want to find out more about this position, please get in touch with Victoria Lugg ([email protected]) or apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/epfe4Rtn
We are searching for a talented Production Manager who can hit the ground running in this fast-paced role.
The film industry in Berkshire is set to thrive with the recent funding secured by the Berkshire Skills Hub from the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI).
🌟 This funding will empower the Skills Hub to enhance training and development programs, nurturing local talent and fostering a vibrant film community in the region.
📚 By collaborating with industry experts and educational institutions, the Berkshire Skills Hub aims to provide valuable opportunities for aspiring filmmakers and professionals to refine their skills and unleash their creative potential.
💼 This exciting development not only strengthens Berkshire's position as a hub for film production but also creates a talent pipeline that supports the growth of the local industry and attracts more film projects to the area.
https://lnkd.in/euZPA5Dh
The British Film Institute (BFI) has awarded £600,000 over three years to a Berkshire-based ‘Skills Cluster’ to make the industry more accessible and help train and develop new and emerging film and TV production crew.Slough-based Resource Productions CIC, Shinfield Studios and the University o...
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The team had a blast at BAFTA Guru Live 23 last Sunday! Our own Cathy Alford and Amy Osterley led a highly successful CV workshop, speaking with many established and aspiring media workers on how to improve their CVs, find work, and advance their careers. The session was a great success, and we're so grateful to BAFTA for putting on such an insightful and useful weekend program. We look forward to continuing our work with BAFTA to help the next generation of media professionals achieve their goals. #BAFTAGuruLive23 #CVWorkshop #MediaCareers
Have you been thinking about a career in the screen industries but don’t know where to start? Check out these videos from our friends at @TheGriersonTrust With funding from @TheRankFoundation Golden Awards, The Trust have put together a series of films with past trainees from their Grierson DocLab schemes to inspire others to pursue a screen industries career. The short clips explore how the alumni got into documentaries and the impact that the scheme had on their careers. If you’ve been thinking that you’ll never make it in the world of documentary or in the wider film/TV industry, then The Grierson Trust might change your mind! All this and more can be found on The Grierson Trust’s new careers page, where you can explore tips for getting started and discover a range of careers resources ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RvG2M9 #Careers #ScreenIndustries #TVCareers #FilmCareers #Documentary #TheRankFoundation #TheGriersonTrust #GriersonDocLab #GoldenAward #RankNet
Applications for @griersontrust’s #GriersonDocLab training scheme close Friday 11 Feb at 5pm! 🚨 They’re looking for UK-based people aged 18-25 who are passionate about documentaries & who want to work in the industry 📹 Find out more and apply today! https://bit.ly/3lW8oBq
