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Pact Has Moved
Pact's new number is 0207 380 8230 and address is 3rd Floor, Fitzrovia House, 153-157 Cleveland St, London W1T 6QW
Multiplatform Training in the New Year!
Pact has developed a number of multiplatform courses with The Indie Training Fund for delivery in the early 2009. They include: Joined-up Production - Digital Platforms & Rights - Winning Multiplatform Commissions - Early booking is advised!
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Pact Has Moved
Pact's new number is 0207 380 8230 and address is 3rd Floor, Fitzrovia House, 153-157 Cleveland St, London W1T 6QW
Multiplatform Training in the New Year!
Pact has developed a number of multiplatform courses with The Indie Training Fund for delivery in the early 2009. They include: Joined-up Production - Digital Platforms & Rights - Winning Multiplatform Commissions - Early booking is advised!
TV PRODUCTION OUTSIDE LONDON REMAINS LOW, REPORT SHOWS
The level of network television produced outside the M25 is still low and continues to decline in some regions, according to Pact’s 2nd annual Production Trend Report released today.
UK TELEVISION EXPORTS UP 23% IN 2007, ACCORDING TO FIGURES RELEASED TODAY
UK TV shows continue to grow in popularity overseas, with sales of UK TV Exports rising 23% to £663m in 2007, according to the UK Television Exports Survey released today by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and Pact, the trade body for the independent television, film, animation and interactive industries.
MIPCOM 2008 Another Success Story for UK Indies
Millions of pounds of deals were struck at this year's MIPCOM in Cannes, France
PACT COUNCIL NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Nominations are now being accepted for membership of the new and improved Pact Council, for the 2009-2010 term.
MICHAEL GRADE ‘MISTAKEN' IN ATTACK ON INDEPENDENT QUOTAS
Pact's response to ITV boss Michael Grade's attack on the Independent Quota at the Royal Television Society event today
Channel 4 Researcher Development Programme 2009
Applications are invited from independent production companies from the Nations and Regions for the highly acclaimed Researcher Development Programme (RDP).
Making Money On New Platforms Event Footage
This event took place at Pact on 25 September 2008 and was filmed by i2i Technology. The event footage is now available for you to view.
Possible Service Disruption
Over the course of the next few weeks, Pact will be upgrading it's internal IT systems. As a result, members may experience some disruption to Pact services including access to staff members via email. We will make every effort to minimise the impact this will have on our members and the IT changeover will not affect access to our website. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
UK exports on rise - new report
Global exports of UK TV programmes have grown over the last five years, according to the second Rights of Passage report.
Working with Children - Reform of the Rules in Sight?
Pact's call for a review of the regulations on children working in film and television has paid off and new rules are being considered.
Sheffield Doc/Fest 5-9 November 2008
Special offer for all Pact members to the Sheffield Doc/Fest which gives you access to over 50 sessions, over 100 screenings as well as festival dinners and parties where you can network with over 1000 industry delegates and over 100 commissioners and buyers.
Pact and NESTA Encourage Convergence in the Broadcast Industry
Pact and NESTA have released a range of tools designed to make it easy for TV and Film producers to work with digital producers on convergent or “multi-platform” projects.
Pact at MIPCOM 2008
For information and application forms for MIPCOM 2008
Pact EGM - 3rd July 2008
Pact Members approve new Pact Memorandum and Articles of Association.
ITV faces Ofcom investigation following Pact Out of London report
ITV’s performance is under review after Pact’s research alerted Ofcom to discrepancies in progammes qualifying for Out of London.
BBC Films and Pact agree new deal terms for UK producers
Pact announces agreement with BBC Films which will change the deal terms for UK producers.
Bad Ass Wombles Demand More Children's Programming
Watch The Bad Ass Wombles of Central Park and support Pact's campaign to save British kids' TV.
Census Supplement
Following the successful launch event for the Independent Production Census 2007/08 on 20 February, Pact has produced a supplement which can be viewed here.
Pact Applauds BBC WoCC Results
Statement from John McVay on the BBC's Window of Creative Competition
Publication of Independent Production Census 2007/08
The Independent Production Census 2007/08 is now available. Order your copy now.
BBC New Media Rights Framework
Pact has announced the implementation of a groundbreaking overall rights framework for the interactive media sector. Interactive content producers will retain and manage the rights of ownership for their content led ideas for the first time.