The professional association of UK screen directors. https://directors.uk.com/https://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mllchppxeo2sThis Mental Health Awareness Week, the The Film And TV Charity is asking the screen industry to speak up. The 2026 Looking Glass Survey is now live and it’s the UK’s only long‑running study tracking mental health across film, TV, and cinema. 👉 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/UUEc50YXyBx11 May 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllchppxeo2shttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mldeks6dvx2sWe’ve just paid out our largest international distribution - £4.46 million in payments to 2,616 Directors UK members for the re-use of their work overseas. Curious about the work that goes into our international distributions? Find out how we turn credits to payments: https://ow.ly/eqh350YVGH1 08 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldeks6dvx2shttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mlbewtssvf2nNews for directors, directly to you. This week, the Academy announces rule changes, BAFTA Breakthrough applications open to support emerging talent in film and TV, and microbudget filmmakers discuss how they fund projects. Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/U4VW50YVsxC07 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbewtssvf2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3ml4iuieol72eBectu has begun a series of demonstrations and leafleting actions as part of its Broken Turnaround campaign, shining a light on the long working hours that routinely cut into crew members’ rest periods. Directors UK members share your thoughts on the campaign: https://ow.ly/Ikht50YV01G05 May 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4iuieol72ehttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mkprolrl2u22In the news this week… 🗞️ ScreenSkills launches new report which identifies unscripted TV directors as one of the hardest mid-level roles to fill 🗞️2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards winners are unveiled Read more in this week’s Digest: https://directors.uk.com/news/directors-digest-thursday-30-april-2026/30 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkprolrl2u22https://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mki6lrn24f2pCongratulations to all the winners at the 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards! Special shout out to Directors UK members Philip Barantini and Rob Coldstream for winning Best Director: Fiction and Best Director: Factual. https://www.bafta.org/awards/tv-craft/?award-year=202627 Apr 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki6lrn24f2phttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mk66hta6uy2sIn the news this week… 🗞️ Northern Ireland Screen launches four-year plan for the next phase of growth across screen industries 🗞️ Film and TV bodies call on the EU for €2.83 billion to support the audiovisual sector Read More: https://ow.ly/McwB50YOuBc23 Apr 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk66hta6uy2shttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3mjjizfh3yc26Today 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. https://deadline.com/2026/04/uk-directors-urge-streaming-residuals-kapadia-haigh-duk-1236858969/15 Apr 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjizfh3yc26https://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5jaw6dkwk2kIn 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/513x50XqtvI13 Nov 2025 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jaw6dkwk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5jausiv6s2kAlthough 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/JRmH50Xr2bH13 Nov 2025 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jausiv6s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5jatmodv22kIn 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/JhOr50Xr0Co13 Nov 2025 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jatmodv22khttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5jaspopcs2kThe 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! https://www.televisual.com/news/bbc-leads-rts-craft-design-nods/13 Nov 2025 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jaspopcs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5gpxk33tk2qBAFTA 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. https://www.televisual.com/news/bafta-albert-publishes-new-sustainability-report-and-guide/12 Nov 2025 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5gpxk33tk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5edrrt2mk24This Bullying Awareness Week, The Film and TV Charity has released a report on bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the UK screen industries: ow.ly/Qz1b50XpXqs11 Nov 2025 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5edrrt2mk24https://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5c5vfbhyc2vThis 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 Andreou10 Nov 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5c5vfbhyc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m5c2xkkirs2m“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 #FromOurArchives10 Nov 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5c2xkkirs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4xums7xnc2xWe'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/k1MI50Xgekk06 Nov 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xums7xnc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4xixurfak2z“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/cVQT50XnHPw06 Nov 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xixurfak2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4xf5t4tcs2lCISAC 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/916i50XnFpC06 Nov 2025 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xf5t4tcs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4vcg3rwb22mIn 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/vfS150XmmYw05 Nov 2025 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vcg3rwb22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4uuryh4n22x"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/OkwU50XmZtU05 Nov 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uuryh4n22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4sl7pnvk22sWe’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/QxCo50XmnfR04 Nov 2025 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sl7pnvk22shttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4sis5umys2vVoting 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 https://ow.ly/Mc6b50Xmo3s04 Nov 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sis5umys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4q2tjvbgs25The 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 👇 https://www.bifa.film/awards/2025/winners-nominations/#03 Nov 2025 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4q2tjvbgs25https://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4in75dors2vWe'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.31 Oct 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4in75dors2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4dvljcpok2xLast 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 Cartwright29 Oct 2025 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dvljcpok2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m4dc6x2m4k2hFilm 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 https://www.sheffdocfest.com/29 Oct 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dc6x2m4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m3wj4hkvp22pIn 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/SQG950Xh0Ye24 Oct 2025 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wj4hkvp22phttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m3ukm5s2xc2r🎈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/Gueq50XgRQu23 Oct 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ukm5s2xc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/directors-uk.bsky.social/post/3m3tyd2na4k2g#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/X3cH50XgbvQ23 Oct 2025 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:l4cvqlomlstsix5msgwxnvk5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3tyd2na4k2g