Bays was speaking alongside BFI exec Ama Ampadu, following allegations that the organisation has failed to address systemic racism.
Mia Bays, director of the BFI (British Film Institute) Filmmaking Fund, used a panel at The New Black Film Collective Xpo event in London this week to underline the BFI’s commitment to diversity, following allegations from filmmakers of colour that the organisation has failed to address systemic racism.
“The team I’m part of and the executive I’m part of are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. There’s been a lot of change that hasn’t been reported,...
Mia Bays, director of the BFI (British Film Institute) Filmmaking Fund, used a panel at The New Black Film Collective Xpo event in London this week to underline the BFI’s commitment to diversity, following allegations from filmmakers of colour that the organisation has failed to address systemic racism.
“The team I’m part of and the executive I’m part of are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. There’s been a lot of change that hasn’t been reported,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart penning the newsletter this week in what has been a hugely busy week in the world of international TV and film. We really should stop qualifying that. Read on. And sign up for our weekly Insider here.
Regulation Nation
Bill the Media: It’s been a long time coming but the UK government finally unveiled its draft Media Bill to revamp public broadcasting for the digital age Wednesday, which should come into law later this year barring any more swift changes of government (you never know). Most of the Bill is comprised of policies contained in a landmark White Paper from last year but they are eye-catching: regulation of streamers that could see Netflix et al fined £250,000 if they break harmful material rules or fail to subtitle their shows, prominence for the pubcasters on modern TVs and relaxed quotas for the likes of the BBC,...
Regulation Nation
Bill the Media: It’s been a long time coming but the UK government finally unveiled its draft Media Bill to revamp public broadcasting for the digital age Wednesday, which should come into law later this year barring any more swift changes of government (you never know). Most of the Bill is comprised of policies contained in a landmark White Paper from last year but they are eye-catching: regulation of streamers that could see Netflix et al fined £250,000 if they break harmful material rules or fail to subtitle their shows, prominence for the pubcasters on modern TVs and relaxed quotas for the likes of the BBC,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Marcus Ryder, a figurehead for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, has renewed his call for an industry-wide anti-racism body following the British Film Institute’s admission that it mishandled a discrimination complaint.
Ryder revealed that high-level industry talks took place earlier this year over establishing an independent arbiter for racism complaints. Ofcom, the UK media regulator, chaired a meeting about the proposal in January, inviting major UK broadcasters and entertainment trade unions, including Bectu.
Ryder said the talks had been constructive and there was little objection to the principle of a complaints body, but no formal proposals are currently under consideration. Ofcom said a range of views were shared, but it was not within its remit to impose an anti-racism body on the industry. Instead, Ofcom said it will continue to encourage dialogue on the issue.
The talks came before a Film and TV Charity survey...
Ryder revealed that high-level industry talks took place earlier this year over establishing an independent arbiter for racism complaints. Ofcom, the UK media regulator, chaired a meeting about the proposal in January, inviting major UK broadcasters and entertainment trade unions, including Bectu.
Ryder said the talks had been constructive and there was little objection to the principle of a complaints body, but no formal proposals are currently under consideration. Ofcom said a range of views were shared, but it was not within its remit to impose an anti-racism body on the industry. Instead, Ofcom said it will continue to encourage dialogue on the issue.
The talks came before a Film and TV Charity survey...
- 3/29/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The British Film Institute (BFI) is addressing claims of racism and diversity double standards.
A spokesperson for the U.K.-based production organization allegedly admitted to Faisal A Qureshi last year that the institute is “systemically racist” while apologizing for how the filmmaker’s discrimination complaint was handled.
During a private meeting, the Head of Inclusion at BFI, Melanie Hoyes, allegedly told Qureshi that fellow filmmakers of color had “traumatic experiences” with the BFI and compared the institute to the ill-fated Titanic, according to Deadline.
Originally, Qureshi allegedly sought out a formal apology from the BFI more than two years ago after filing an official complaint over a funding meeting with a BFI Network representative in March 2019. Qureshi alleged that the former BFI employee informed him he was ineligible for funding due to his hiatus from directing and cited how Qureshi was “very forthright” about race on social media.
Per Deadline,...
A spokesperson for the U.K.-based production organization allegedly admitted to Faisal A Qureshi last year that the institute is “systemically racist” while apologizing for how the filmmaker’s discrimination complaint was handled.
During a private meeting, the Head of Inclusion at BFI, Melanie Hoyes, allegedly told Qureshi that fellow filmmakers of color had “traumatic experiences” with the BFI and compared the institute to the ill-fated Titanic, according to Deadline.
Originally, Qureshi allegedly sought out a formal apology from the BFI more than two years ago after filing an official complaint over a funding meeting with a BFI Network representative in March 2019. Qureshi alleged that the former BFI employee informed him he was ineligible for funding due to his hiatus from directing and cited how Qureshi was “very forthright” about race on social media.
Per Deadline,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The British Film Institute, one of the UK’s most powerful movie funding bodies, admitted to a filmmaker of color last year that it is “systemically racist” after apologizing for how it handled his long-running complaint over alleged discrimination.
The BFI is making changes to its complaints procedures and has committed to continued anti-racism soul-searching after Faisal A Qureshi, a scriptwriter, producer, and researcher, whose credits include Leaving Neverland and Four Lions, went on record for the first time to detail his experience.
Qureshi remains disturbed by his treatment. His case is unresolved after more than two years and, although the BFI has acknowledged his complaint could have been handled better, Qureshi told Deadline he is yet to receive the formal written apology he requested.
He is fearful that his pursuit of the BFI could be damaging to his career, despite assurances from the institute that complaints would never compromise access to funding.
The BFI is making changes to its complaints procedures and has committed to continued anti-racism soul-searching after Faisal A Qureshi, a scriptwriter, producer, and researcher, whose credits include Leaving Neverland and Four Lions, went on record for the first time to detail his experience.
Qureshi remains disturbed by his treatment. His case is unresolved after more than two years and, although the BFI has acknowledged his complaint could have been handled better, Qureshi told Deadline he is yet to receive the formal written apology he requested.
He is fearful that his pursuit of the BFI could be damaging to his career, despite assurances from the institute that complaints would never compromise access to funding.
- 3/27/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Faisal A Quereshi's take on an Ostern - the Russian equivalent of Westerns - goes down well in Kazakhstan
Manchester filmmaker Faisal A. Qureshi has won the $10,000 pitching prize at the third Astana International Action Film Festival in Kazakhstan for his script The Adversary, which is based on the film genre Ostern, or 'Eastern', the Russian equivalent of a Western.
These were Russian films set on the steppes during the Russian Revolution or Civil War. They were propagandist in intent, but could still be watched as action films. The most famous was White Sun of the Desert, made in 1969. The Adversary is about a stranger recruited to defend a Jewish settlement from rampaging Cossacks.
Qureshi believes that the panel who awarded him the prize did so because:
the genre was something that they had not seen before or had even heard of. And I suppose because I am very enthusiastic about the subject.
Manchester filmmaker Faisal A. Qureshi has won the $10,000 pitching prize at the third Astana International Action Film Festival in Kazakhstan for his script The Adversary, which is based on the film genre Ostern, or 'Eastern', the Russian equivalent of a Western.
These were Russian films set on the steppes during the Russian Revolution or Civil War. They were propagandist in intent, but could still be watched as action films. The most famous was White Sun of the Desert, made in 1969. The Adversary is about a stranger recruited to defend a Jewish settlement from rampaging Cossacks.
Qureshi believes that the panel who awarded him the prize did so because:
the genre was something that they had not seen before or had even heard of. And I suppose because I am very enthusiastic about the subject.
- 8/6/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
The automatic deals site's new tech brings an expanded platform. As of this moment, Google has not offered $6 billion to buy it.
Offermatic, the site that gives money-saving deals to consumers automatically through their credit cards, gets a significant update today. The site, which opened to the public last month, will now be offering more deals with more merchants, and has added a tiered structure whereby users can progress to deals with higher savings.
Offermatic has an enticing model--it enables its users to save money almost automatically, without the use of coupons, codes, or vouchers. Since users register a credit card to the site, merchants are able to very specifically target customers who are currently shopping at their rival's store, or who don't by their product at all. And though it may sound creepy to give out access to your spending history, the back-end is all powered by the well-regarded Yodlee,...
Offermatic, the site that gives money-saving deals to consumers automatically through their credit cards, gets a significant update today. The site, which opened to the public last month, will now be offering more deals with more merchants, and has added a tiered structure whereby users can progress to deals with higher savings.
Offermatic has an enticing model--it enables its users to save money almost automatically, without the use of coupons, codes, or vouchers. Since users register a credit card to the site, merchants are able to very specifically target customers who are currently shopping at their rival's store, or who don't by their product at all. And though it may sound creepy to give out access to your spending history, the back-end is all powered by the well-regarded Yodlee,...
- 1/6/2011
- by David Zax
- Fast Company
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.