Today we published an open letter signed by the directors of Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders, The Crown, F1: Drive To Survive, Last One Laughing + more, calling on the streamers to conclude negotiations over royalties. deadline.com/2026/04/uk-d...

In his latest blog, Directors UK Head of Industry Relations Paul Evans explores how some directors miss out on holiday pay simply down to employers' administrative policy, and why that needs to change. Read more on our website: ow.ly/513x50XqtvI

Although the majority of working UK directors are members of Directors UK, we still allocate royalty payments to those yet to sign up. 🔎Recognize anyone on our Unregistered Directors List? Please let them know we are trying to get in touch. View List: ow.ly/JRmH50Xr2bH

In the news this week... 🗞️ITV has said it is in preliminary discussions to sell its broadcasting business to Sky 🗞️BAFTA albert has published a new report and practical guide to sustainability for film and TV production. ... read about it in this week's Digest: ow.ly/JhOr50Xr0Co

The Royal Television Society has revealed the nominations for the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2025. 🏆Congrats to all those nominated, including members Brian Welsh, Charlie Hamilton James, Janet Fraser Crook, Julia Ford, Lance Kneeshaw, Luke Sewell, Luned Tonderai, Nikki Parsons, and Sophie Oliver!

BAFTA albert has published a new report and practical guide to sustainability for film and TV production. The report gives a series of twelve recommendations on how production teams can reduce the industry’s carbon emissions and environmental impact.

This Bullying Awareness Week, The Film and TV Charity has released a report on bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the UK screen industries: ow.ly/Qz1b50XpXqs

This weekend, Ryan Coogler joined Directors UK members for a special screening of #Sinners, followed by a discussion with Destin Daniel Cretton where he shared his creative journey as a director and his unique, genre-bending approach to the craft. 📸Christopher Andreou

“Making anything is such hard work and if I can’t pour my heart and soul into something then I tend to say no. You have to dedicate everything to it, and if you don’t believe in it why would the audience?” -Udayan Prasad #FromOurArchives

We're looking forward to the final of #TheCelebrityTraitors tonight! Back in 2024 we sat down with Series Director Ben Archard and Missions Director James Tyndall, to discuss what it takes to direct a show like #TheTraitors. Read Now: ow.ly/k1MI50Xgekk

“The idea of somebody saying to me that women in their 50s can’t make feature films? I mean, honestly… That just pumps me up to move them out of the way really.” -Jules Williamson #FromOurArchives from 2021 when we spoke to director Jules Williamson on her film Off The Rails: ow.ly/cVQT50XnHPw

CISAC has released its latest Global Collections Report, showing encouraging continued growth in collections for audiovisual works. Royalties for creators must be safeguarded and strengthened—they area vital source of support for working directors. An important read: ow.ly/916i50XnFpC

In the latest episode of the #DirectorsUKPodcast, Daisy-May Hudson joins Alex Kalymnios to discuss her debut feature #Lollipop. Hear about her unconventional path into directing, her creative process, and her approach to working with non-professional actors. Listen now: ow.ly/vfS150XmmYw

"Constantly learning and being curious is one of the reasons I feel privileged to direct.” -Julie Anne Robinson #FromOurArchives from when we spoke to the directors behind Bridgerton all the way back in 2021: ow.ly/OkwU50XmZtU

We’ve had some incredible directors join us recently on the Directors UK Podcast, with more on the horizon. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you’ve been enjoying the conversations, please leave us a review: ow.ly/QxCo50XmnfR

Voting has now opened for the 21st annual Televisual Bulldog Awards that celebrate the very best of British creativity. The awards are decided by an industry wide vote, so make your voice heard: ow.ly/Mc6b50Xmo3s

The nominees for the for the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (@bifa-film.bsky.social) have just been announced🎊 Congratulations to Directors UK members Kirk Jones and Lynne Ramsay for their nominations! Click below to see the full list of nominees 👇

We're having some technical issues with the newsletter this morning - but you can still catch up with all the news and events from Directors UK on our website! Head to directors.uk.com/events and directors.uk.com/news to see what's new.

Last night, Nadia Latif joined Directors UK members for a screening of #TheManInMyBasement, followed by a fascinating discussion with George Amponsah on the work that went into directing her feature film debut. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great evening! 📸Jon Cartwright

Film entries are now open for Sheffield DocFest 2026! Next year, they’re introducing The Football Documentary Award, celebrating exceptional storytelling about the beautiful game ⚽ The earlybird deadline for submissions is Fri 21 Nov

In our latest episode of the #DirectorsUKPodcast, Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow joins fellow director Peter Straughan for an in-depth conversation about her explosive new film #AHouseOfDynamite 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: ow.ly/SQG950Xh0Ye

🎈It’s a big day for Hollyoaks, the iconic soap turns 30! To celebrate, we asked our members to share memories of their time working on the show, what it has meant to them as directors, and why it continues to be such an important part of our industry. Read their thoughts: ow.ly/Gueq50XgRQu

#TheCelebrityTraitors? We're reminiscing on when we sat down with Ben Archard and James Tyndall back in 2024, to discuss what it takes to direct a show like #TheTraitors Read More: ow.ly/X3cH50XgbvQ

Directors UK members enjoyed an inspirational conversation last night with Daisy-May Hudson, speaking to Alex Kalymnios on Lollipop. Thanks to Daisy-May for joining us to share her unique journey into directing, and her approach to the craft.

Award-winning Deaf director Samuel Dore leads a masterclass for members on working with Deaf actors + portraying Deaf culture on screen. Samuel will also be joined by Luke Snellin, director of "Reunion", to discuss how he worked with his Deaf cast. More: directors.uk.com/career-devel...

Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, confirms she intends to make a statement to Parliament on the future of the copyright framework by the end of the year. This is in response to @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social, who raised the issue of creators’ rights and AI on behalf of an SoA member.

"Three quarters of jobs secured by creative industry workers in the last 18 months came through a friend or contact, according to new figures released as part of Bectu’s Big Survey." bectu.org.uk/news/three-q...

Loved the #frankenstein screening today! Thank you @directors-uk.bsky.social 🫶🏻 Beautiful film! Incredible QnA between Guillermo abd Alfonso! Screen titans! Fabulous event. 🎥 #directors #filmmaking #film #directing #movies

An unforgettable night last night at the @directors-uk.bsky.social screening of Frankenstein. Not only were we lucky enough to see the film early, but it was followed by a Q&A with @realgdt.bsky.social AND Alfonso Cuarón!! And then I even got to say a quick hello to Guillermo afterwards. (1/2)

Kathryn Bigelow joined Directors UK members last night for a special screening of A House Of Dynamite, followed by an inspiring conversation with Peter Straughan on her fearless approach to directing. Thanks to everyone who joined us for an explosive evening! 📸Christopher Andreou

“Directors see things that other people – and AI programmes – don’t. Their vision is something that AI will never replace.” deadline.com/2025/10/dire...

Directors UK member Alexander Jacob representing film and TV directors today at the Labour Party Conference. Alexander spoke about the challenges freelance directors face, both financially and when it comes to mental health and well being. #LabourConference #LAB25

We're representing TV and film directors at the #LabourConference. Over the next couple of days in Liverpool, we'll be sharing the challenges faced by freelancers, and taking the opportunity to discuss potential solutions to the current industry crisis with government and industry leaders #LAB25

We recently spoke with director Paul Sng about the making of Reality Is Not Enough, his hallucinatory deep-dive into the mind of Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. Read the full interview now: ow.ly/FKJB50X10Iz

🚨Fantastic opportunity for early career directors in the North of England! The Warner Bros. Discovery Access x Waterloo Road Directors Programme will offer support honing your skills through workshops and industry led training. 💻They're hosting a virtual information session on Thursday 9 October.

It's encouraging to see that a record 35 female directors received nominations for the 2025 #GriersonAwards yesterday, with female directors being represented in every film nominated for the Best Single Documentary – Domestic category.

Nominations announced for the 2025 #GriersonAwards! Huge congratulations to all our members whose work received nominations. See the full list of nominees here 👇

Congratulations to all the winners last night at the 2025 Emmy Awards. Huge congrats to Directors UK members Adam Randall and Philip Barantini who both took home awards!

Great opportunity from the BFI and Film4, for early career directors ready to move on to bigger, bolder work. You can apply now for funding between £60,000–£90,000 on a scripted live action or hybrid documentary short form work. More info: www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-...

In the news this week... 🗞️ ITV Studios launches a new unscripted label 🗞️ BFI London Film Festival revealed 🗞️ BAFTA Cymru Award nominations announced ... read about it in this week's Digest: ow.ly/oSGR50WP0mg

The programme for BFI London Film Festival has just gone live, congrats to all the Directors UK members with work featured this year! Looking to attend? Our members can get 15% off industry passes. More info: directors.uk.com/offers/bfi

BAFTA has just announced the nominations for the BAFTA Cymru Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees, including Directors UK members Hannah Lowes, Iwan Roberts, James Kent, Nick Leader, and Rhys Carter. See the full list of nominees: www.bafta.org/awards/cymru/

C4 head of news and current affairs has said Channel 4, not Netflix, is the ‘proud parent’ of Adolescence. “It wouldn’t have happened without Channel 4 and other PSBs ... We’ve developed and nurtured the talent that has allowed Netflix to come in as TV tourists and effectively commission it.”

Channel 5 has announced it will be reviving the BBC’s influential series Play for Today, to ‘help shape the future of British drama’ and provide an “opportunity to support emerging talent behind the scenes”

We're proud to have contributed to Creative UK's Delivering for Freelancers paper, which outlines a vision for the newly announced Freelance Champion role in UK Government. Read the full paper here: report.wearecreative.uk/freelance-ch...

In the news this week... 🗞️ Bafta confirms changes to eligibility and voting in outstanding British film and best documentary 🗞️ Channel 4 partners with NHS for new dating series 🗞️ Paramount Global doesn’t view linear channels such as 5 as ‘declining’. ...in this week's Digest: ow.ly/vP1j50WFXys

In the news this week... 🗞️CMSC has called for live comedy to be recognised as distinct art form 🗞️ Decline in job vacancies slowing according to The Talent Manager 🗞️ BAFTA makes changes to International category for next year’s TV awards. ... read about it in this week's Digest: ow.ly/OZOX50WBUgL

Booking is now open for members to attend our next member meeting. Directors UK is your voice in the industry, so join us to find out how we’re working on your behalf. 📅Thu 4 Sep, 6.30pm 📍Online and in person at Science Gallery London Book Now: ow.ly/KCbf50WzYxt

Looking to add more drama to your documentary? Director Havana Marking is leading a hybrid workshop for members, on her methods for applying the classic dramatic three act structure to the not-so-classic tangle of the documentary. Apply Now: directors.uk.com/career-devel...

Directors UK Board member Susanna White recently spoke to Televisual, about why the first read of a script is crucial, the key role directors play in creating dramatic worlds, and why she feels it's important to feel a point of connection with the material as a director. Read Now: ow.ly/UwVq50WAbLx