Directors UK

20/08/2026

News for directors, directly to you.

Jaldeep Katwala discusses why the BBC’s job cuts will have a hidden impact on diversity and freelancers, the BFI London Film Festival official competition lineup is unveiled, and Dylan Meyer talks texture in her directorial debut.

Read more: https://ow.ly/8Ok850ZBqYs

14/08/2026

Director Jennifer Sheridan and writer Sarah Quintrell will be joining us for an exclusive masterclass, unpacking their work on The Other Bennet Sister in a conversation moderated by director Laura Scrivano.

Open to Premium and Advanced members of Directors UK.

Monday 7 September, 6.30-8pm
Online

More: https://ow.ly/7IrH50ZznOR

13/08/2026

News for directors, directly to you.

This week, Women in Film & TV UK launches Short Film Fund supporting women and non-binary filmmakers, Roku cancels The Great American Baking Show after four series, and Tony director Matt Johnson shares how he avoided the biopic trap with his new film about Anthony Bourdain.

Read more: https://ow.ly/w53S50ZyZ9a

13/08/2026

Keynote announcement: Having just published her new book ‘Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back’, Baroness Beeban Kidron, Director, Member of the House of Lords, will be interviewed by Directors UK Chair Karen Kelly on the topic of creative authority, authorship, and why directors matter in a digital age.

Tickets are free for Directors UK Premium members.

Book your ticket to the Directors UK festival on Saturday 12 September: https://ow.ly/T5Xw50ZzmmU

10/08/2026

We’re on the lookout for a Royalties Assistant (9 months FTC) to help our Distribution team collect and process data on British film and TV productions.

Apply by Friday 21 August
More: https://ow.ly/yg4k50Zy1Tj

06/08/2026

This week's headlines for directors; the West Midlands is designated as the eighth official regional production hub, Kate Dolan navigates building her career as a women director in horror, and Gregg Araki chats q***r resistance in film.

Read more: https://ow.ly/u5tq50ZwyYO

06/08/2026

Five weeks to go until Directors UK Festival!

With sessions exploring how directors can protect and push their creative vision, embrace new technology without losing authorship, create opportunity in a changing industry and, above all, make work that connects with audiences.

Programmed from the perspective of film and TV directors, book now to join the conversation on the day.

Join us in person in London or online on Saturday 12 September.

More: https://ow.ly/K8bG50ZwZuh

03/08/2026

Tim van Someren directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

He spoke to us about his very British training ground, and why so many of the world's biggest live broadcasts are directed by British Directors.

Read more: https://ow.ly/AKaY50ZtnaE

03/08/2026

Taskmaster recently aired its 21st series. Over 11-years, the comedy panel game show has seen great success, with Andy Devonshire directing all 197 episodes.

We caught up with Andy on how he crafts and refreshes the show after over a decade: https://ow.ly/1NuC50ZshBT

09/07/2026

News for directors, directly to you.

This week, Sky seals the deal to acquire ITV, DCMS leaves X in protest at misinformation, and a survey reveals young people believe that traditional screen entertainment shapes culture more than digital content.

Read more in our weekly Digest:

Sky seals the deal to acquire ITV, DCMS leaves X in protest at misinformation, and a survey reveals young people believe that traditional screen entertainment shapes culture more than digital content.