The Film and TV Charity

02/06/2026

Our CEO, Marcus Ryder, has one ask: take the Looking Glass Survey. 🎬

Start here: https://filmtvcharity.tfaforms.net/86

Because when you take part, your voice doesn't just get heard - it makes a difference.

It becomes evidence that leads to action - from support services to on-set tools, this is how things improve.

If you work in film, TV, or cinema, this is your moment to be heard. Take the 10-minute, anonymous 2026 Looking Glass Survey.

Already taken the survey? Then take the next step by sharing with your colleagues and friends in the industry. 💬

01/06/2026

As Pride Month 2026 begins, we want to celebrate the brilliant LGBTQ+ talent working across film, TV, and cinema.

Pride is a chance to recognise progress, visibility, and joy - and the vital contribution LGBTQ+ people continue to make to our industry.

At the same time, it’s important to acknowledge that many still face real challenges - especially our trans colleagues and friends.

That’s why solidarity, allyship, and support matter more than ever.

We stand with everyone navigating these challenges, and remain committed to championing a more inclusive, supportive industry where people can fully be themselves.

Throughout Pride Month, we’ll be sharing events, initiatives, and communities making a difference.

Got something we should spotlight? Drop us a comment or DM - we’d love to help amplify your voice!

29/05/2026

“The stronger the response from the people who power this industry, the stronger the mandate for change.”

Our CEO Marcus is calling on the industry to have their say by taking the 2026 Looking Glass Survey.

Completely anonymous and taking just 10 minutes, your response will help shape the future of mental health across our sector.

Wherever you work, and whatever level you’re at - make your voice count. Take the survey today.

🔗 Take the survey - https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026/

29/05/2026

Take action on mental health in film, TV, and cinema.

The Looking Glass Survey is the mental health survey for the screen industries - created for the workforce and powered by the workforce.

Because thousands of behind‑the‑scenes workers take part each year, it’s become the UK’s only long‑term, trusted study of mental health in film, TV, and cinema - recognised by media, industry bodies, and policy makers.

And it’s already driving real change:
Expanded mental health support through our Support Line
A confidential Bullying Advice Service and Wellbeing at Work support
The Whole Picture Toolkit, used on 500+ productions
The Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions, with new digital tools launching this year
Evidence shaping research, commissioning, policy, and best practice

This is what happens when workers own the data - and the narrative.

Your experience turns into evidence.
Evidence turns into action.

Take the 10‑minute, anonymous 2026 Looking Glass Survey.

🔗https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026/

26/05/2026

Across Northern Ireland - from Belfast and Derry~Londonderry to smaller towns and rural locations – behind the scenes workers play a vital role, but their experiences of working life often differ from those in London and the South.

That’s why we're inviting people working behind the scenes in Northern Ireland, and across the UK, to take part in its 2026 Looking Glass mental health survey.

Your insight shows what’s really happening - from hybrid working to life in smaller, regional teams - and helps shape support and policy based on real experience, not assumptions.

It takes 10 minutes, is completely anonymous, and is the UK screen sector’s only long term mental health study.

Insight - especially from underrepresented voices in Northern Ireland - drives change.

👉 Share your experience
https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026

Northern Ireland Screen

25/05/2026

The 2026 Looking Glass Survey is live - and we need to hear from you.

Because real change only happens when everyone is heard.

We want to hear from everyone in the industry, but this year, we especially want to hear from:

Talent from the Black and Global Majority
Cinema and exhibition teams
Workers across the nations and regions
Post, animation and VFX workers
Permanent staff
and men

Your voice can ensure we’re telling the full story.

Your experience strengthens the evidence.

And your insight pushes the industry forward.

Take the 2026 Looking Glass Survey - and make your voice count.

🔗 https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026/

And if you can, please share this post - it helps us reach the people our industry doesn’t hear from enough.

21/05/2026

We’re proud to introduce an industry‑first role at the Film and TV Charity as Dr Anthony Newton joins us as our new Anti-Racism Wellbeing Adviser.

The role has been created to better support Black and Global Majority professionals working behind the scenes - particularly those experiencing racism, racialised bullying or harassment. Anthony joins our Support Services team, bringing over 17 years’ experience across the NHS, private practice and occupational mental health, alongside a deep commitment to anti‑racist and intersectional practice.

Details on how to get in touch with Anthony will be shared soon. In the meantime, find out more about his role and how it will support the industry on our website.

21/05/2026

📊 New blog: Turning insight into action – the impact of the Looking Glass Survey

The Looking Glass Survey is the UK’s only long‑term study tracking mental health across the film, TV, and cinema workforce.

And since 2019, the insight shared by people working behind the scenes has helped shape our services, influence industry initiatives, and inform policy.

Now, the 2026 survey is live and our latest blog looks at what previous surveys have achieved - and why continuing to take part is so important to driving real, lasting change across the industry.

👉 Read the blog to see the impact so far:https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-events/blog/looking-glass-survey-impact-film-tv-cinema/
👉 Take the 2026 survey and help shape what happens next: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026/

20/05/2026

📊 New blog: Turning insight into action – the impact of the Looking Glass Survey

https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-events/blog/looking-glass-survey-impact-film-tv-cinema/

The Looking Glass Survey is the UK’s only long‑term study tracking mental health across the film, TV, and cinema workforce.

And since 2019, the insight shared by people working behind the scenes has helped shape our services, influence industry initiatives, and inform policy.

Now, the 2026 survey is live and our latest blog looks at what previous surveys have achieved - and why continuing to take part is so important to driving real, lasting change across the industry.

👉 Read the blog to see the impact so far: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-events/blog/looking-glass-survey-impact-film-tv-cinema/

The Looking Glass Survey is the UK’s only long-term study tracking mental health across the film, TV and cinema workforce

20/05/2026

Take action. Drive change. Take and share our mental health survey.

If we want better mental health across film, TV, and cinema, we need honest insight into what people are experiencing right now.

That starts with one simple step: take the 2026 Looking Glass mental health survey.

Previous responses have already led to real improvements - new support services, clearer expectations, and healthier working practices.

That progress only happened because people like you spoke up.

The survey is anonymous, takes around 10 minutes, and is open to everyone in a behind the scenes role. And your experience directly shapes what changes next.

Take the survey - and share it with your networks.

Every voice strengthens the impact.

https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-impact/reports/looking-glass-survey-2026/