Explosive sexual misconduct and harassment allegations against “Bulletproof” actor Noel Clarke have sent shockwaves across the U.K. industry, with anger, sadness and in some cases relief expressed by prominent figures responding to a bombshell Guardian investigation published on Thursday evening.
“I May Destroy You” creator and star Michaela Coel was among the first high-profile figures to respond. The actor issued a statement on the allegations against Noel Clarke on Friday morning.
“I am here to support great support for the 20 brave women who have come forward; those who have shared their identities with us, but also those who have preferred to use an alias; the mental hurdles a black woman must overcome to do such a thing as reveal their identity within a narrative of rape abuse or bullying at the hands of someone within our own community can sometimes be too much.” said Coel.
“Speaking out about these...
“I May Destroy You” creator and star Michaela Coel was among the first high-profile figures to respond. The actor issued a statement on the allegations against Noel Clarke on Friday morning.
“I am here to support great support for the 20 brave women who have come forward; those who have shared their identities with us, but also those who have preferred to use an alias; the mental hurdles a black woman must overcome to do such a thing as reveal their identity within a narrative of rape abuse or bullying at the hands of someone within our own community can sometimes be too much.” said Coel.
“Speaking out about these...
- 4/30/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Survey respondents come from all areas of the industry.
A shocking 96% of members of Women in Film and TV UK (Wftv UK) have lost all their income either temporarily or permanently due to the coronavirus shutdown, according to a survey carried out by the organisation.
From 249 respondents to the survey, 39% are receiving no income due to having lost their jobs completely; 31% have had current work cancelled; and 26% have had their projects paused, also leaving them without income.
Four percent indicated that their film and TV work has been cancelled; however, they have some income coming in from other work.
The...
A shocking 96% of members of Women in Film and TV UK (Wftv UK) have lost all their income either temporarily or permanently due to the coronavirus shutdown, according to a survey carried out by the organisation.
From 249 respondents to the survey, 39% are receiving no income due to having lost their jobs completely; 31% have had current work cancelled; and 26% have had their projects paused, also leaving them without income.
Four percent indicated that their film and TV work has been cancelled; however, they have some income coming in from other work.
The...
- 4/3/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
A membership survey by Women in Film and TV U.K. has revealed that more than 90% of respondents have lost all income as a result of Covid-19’s devastating impact on the local industry.
The 249 members who responded come from all areas of the industry, from directing and on-location roles, to production management and craft-based jobs.
The Wftv survey revealed that 39% of respondents have lost their jobs completely, while 31% have had current work canceled with no income coming in. Around 26% say projects have been paused, leaving them without a source of income.
Elsewhere, 4% of respondents said they had film and TV work canceled, but have some income rolling in due to other work in other industries.
Liz Tucker, chair of Wftv U.K., said, “Our survey shows how the Covid-19 crisis is creating acute financial distress. It’s leaving our members really worried and concerned about how they pay their bills,...
The 249 members who responded come from all areas of the industry, from directing and on-location roles, to production management and craft-based jobs.
The Wftv survey revealed that 39% of respondents have lost their jobs completely, while 31% have had current work canceled with no income coming in. Around 26% say projects have been paused, leaving them without a source of income.
Elsewhere, 4% of respondents said they had film and TV work canceled, but have some income rolling in due to other work in other industries.
Liz Tucker, chair of Wftv U.K., said, “Our survey shows how the Covid-19 crisis is creating acute financial distress. It’s leaving our members really worried and concerned about how they pay their bills,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
The U.K. government is facing increasing pressure from the creative industries after it emerged that economic measures set out for the self-employed last week by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak have yawning gaps in them.
The measures may have come as a welcome move for many creative industries workers, but not all are eligible for the benefits. Several workers fall between the various schemes available, including those who commenced self-employment after April 2019, recent graduates, those paid in dividends, temporary workers, and short-term contractors on pay as you earn plans.
Under the coronavirus job retention scheme, self-employed individuals can claim 80% of their average income over the last three years up to £2,500 a month. To be eligible, they must earn more than 50% of their income from being self-employed, have trading profits of less than £50,000, and have a self-assessment tax return for 2019. The taxable scheme will begin from June and payments...
The measures may have come as a welcome move for many creative industries workers, but not all are eligible for the benefits. Several workers fall between the various schemes available, including those who commenced self-employment after April 2019, recent graduates, those paid in dividends, temporary workers, and short-term contractors on pay as you earn plans.
Under the coronavirus job retention scheme, self-employed individuals can claim 80% of their average income over the last three years up to £2,500 a month. To be eligible, they must earn more than 50% of their income from being self-employed, have trading profits of less than £50,000, and have a self-assessment tax return for 2019. The taxable scheme will begin from June and payments...
- 3/31/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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