Edinburgh TV Festival Debrief….
It’s been a few weeks since we attended the Edinburgh TV Festival, and we have spent time to digest it all – the encouraging, and the less encouraging.There were hints of optimism, and lots of realism…and of course Louis Theroux telling everyone ‘to take more risks’ when it comes to
IR35 Reform Deferred until April 2021
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Barclay, has announced a delay to the IR35 reform within the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Enforcement of the changes have now been deferred until 6th April 2021. Although this is a deferral rather than a cancellation, it is a welcome development for everyone
We need to pencil an AFX Editor by EOP for a TVC….
The team at The Crewing Company regularly receive requests like this. Terms, acronyms and abbreviations that may take a bit of interpretation to understand. I confess, I have had to do my fair share of research to get a better understanding of what our clients are looking for but over
Should I go freelance?
With the recent Taylor Review and the discussion of ‘gig economy’, our consultant Charlotte Carter looks at the Pros and Cons for ‘going freelance’ in the creative industry. Should I be a Freelancer? Being considered a freelancer or self-employed is becoming more prominent UK wide with 15% of the workforce
CV writing – How to use credits
Our previous CV blog posts have looked at how a standard CV should look and examined how best to construct a CV for those without much experience. This blog will look at those who perhaps have too much experience for a standard two page CV and what to do with
CV Writing for those new to the Industry
Let's start with a top 10 quick reference guide! 1. 2. Stick to two pages 3. Make sure u splel check and dont use slang or emojis D. Be consistent 5. Don’t repeat yourself 6. Make sure your hobbies are relevant 7. Don’t repeat yourself 8. I wouldn’t write really long sentences about what you’ve achieved, what you’ve
The 6 Basic Rules of CV Writing
Previously we’ve looked at our top tips for showreels but we’ve decided to go back to basics and look at CVs. Similar to showreels, we look at hundreds of CVs every week, so we know when we see a good CV. We have previously given advice in one-to-one clinics at industry
10 commandments of audience engagement – Marketing content for millennials
The LadBible Group’s Head of Marketing, Stephen Mai, recently delivered a keynote talk detailing 10 crucial tips for millennial audience engagement. Here's our summary! Mai provides insights into the TheLadBible's approach to commercial growth and discusses the inspiration of content curation for Generation Z & Y. The LadBible are all about creating a
TV Drama Commissioning is Changing
The commissioning landscape for drama in the UK is changing fast, with US giants looming over the traditional British TV landscape. At this crucial time we hear the BVE experts discuss the impacts of commissioning priorities, the key requirements for format, story and style, and how online platforms differ from