Meet Patrick Oldacre: Take me somewhere tropical!
You are a Sound Recordist, but what did you dream of becoming as a child?I was obsessed with astronomy as a kid. I used to drive my parents mad wanting to stay in the back garden with my telescope, even when it was -2°C on a school night. Galaxies and
AI Creative Summit Organised by Broadcast
The conference began with a panel on the creative power of artificial intelligence. Alex Mahon, Chief Executive of Superstruct Entertainment, emphasised that developing the technology requires combining expertise in both technical and creative fields. As chair of the newly launched Centre for Creative AI, a collaboration between UCL, the Royal
Black History Month at TCC
While we are proud to represent an incredibly diverse community of freelancers and maintain strong fair employment practices, we know there is always more to be done. We continue to explore new ways to champion underrepresented voices and to build a more inclusive industry for all. Diversity and inclusion are
Jay Espindola: From ITV to Global Content
TCC freelancer Jay Espindola began his broadcast career producing competitions for The Paul O’Grady Show on ITV, after transitioning from commercial work. That unexpected opportunity opened doors to roles across flagship programmes including This Morning, Loose Women, Britain’s Got Talent, Love Island, and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!Jay’s
Meet Matt de Vries: Focus on Passion, and Work Hard
You’re a Videographer. But what did you dream of becoming as a child?A skydiver! I actually enrolled to do my FAA licence, but unfortunately wasn’t able to go through with it due to some ongoing issues with my spine — slipped discs are no fun! That said, I’m hoping to
Editing in Harmony: Music Shaping the Rhythm of Work: Meet Priya Lal
You are an Edit Assistant. But what did you dream of becoming as a child? As a child, I dreamt of becoming a famous musician. I’ve always had a deep connection with music, having played the piano for years. My musical background has influenced my work as an editor, particularly in
Improving representation in the industry
As International Women’s Day approaches, we’re reaffirming our commitment to improving representation in the industry. We’re continuously working towards greater diversity on our books, but there’s still some imbalance when it comes to representation. We’re seeing a growing demand from clients for female crew, particularly for sensitive shoots and to ensure
Essential Free Resources for Freelance Talent
In our commitment to supporting the professional growth and well-being of freelance talent, we've put together a selection of free training programs, grants, and other valuable opportunities that may interest you. We hope these resources help you develop new skills, advance your career, and navigate the challenges that come with
The Important Role Of A Mentor
It is in the collective interest of the media industry to ensure new talent is developed and supported, and while there are many ways to achieve this we explore the important role a mentor can play in developing an individuals' career.
TCC Talks: Positive Change for the Media Industry
As an agency we’re always trying to make sure that beside our daily work, our actions represent specific values. Especially this year we really want to be part of the discussion related to change in the media industry, and create more and more meaningful connections between freelancers, and clients. That’s why