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Next steps for improving diversity and inclusion in the UK screen sector

December 2018


Price: £95 PLUS VAT
Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


This seminar examined latest developments in improving inclusion and diversity in the UK screen sector, both on- and off-screen.


Attendees assessed progress made by broadcasters around monitoring, targets, and top-down diversity policies - and what further regulatory and policy steps might be needed to increase diversity across wider demographics, leadership and the freelance workforce.


Delegates considered issues around increasing accountability and diversity in leadership positions, as well as how the industry can develop a more collaborative approach to inclusion and equal opportunities.


Those attending looked at the potential to help develop best practice in the industry around progression, talent retention and developing diversity in decision-making.


Further sessions considered the latest approaches for overcoming barriers to entry and supporting the next generation of talent so that they can develop their skills and employability - as well as new approaches to widening the talent pool.



This pack includes

  • Dropbox video recording of the conference
  • PDF transcript of the discussion, including all speaker remarks and Q&A
  • PDFs of speakers' slide material (subject to permission)
  • PDFs of the delegate pack, including speaker biographies and attendee list
  • PDFs of delegate articles