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Skillset Employment Census
The Skillset Employment Census is the most comprehensive survey of creative media employers.
Digital Britain Report
A summary of the key issues outlined in the Digital Britain report that Pact lobbied for
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Skillset Employment Census
The Skillset Employment Census is the most comprehensive survey of creative media employers.
Digital Britain Report
A summary of the key issues outlined in the Digital Britain report that Pact lobbied for
Pact Welcomes Decision to Include Children’s Programming in Channel 4 Remit
Pact welcomes the Government’s acknowledgment of the value of UK-made children’s programming, and its decision to include ‘a solid commitment to children’s content’ in the new remit for Channel 4.
IP Rights At Heart of Digital Britain
Pact strongly welcomes the government’s recognition of the UK Independent sector’s success by using it as a model for the development of future digital economies, outlined in the Digital Britain report today.
Carter Cites Independent Sector as Model of Success
Communications minister Lord Steven Carter today cited the independent production sector as a model of success in his opinion piece about the Digital Britain report in today’s Financial Times.
TV Export Revenues for Independent Producers Highest on Record
Revenues from international sales and overseas production by the independent production sector totaled £391m in 2008, the highest the sector has ever seen, according to independent research commissioned by Pact.
Pact and IPA Join Forces For Digital Rights Framework
Pact has joined forces with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) to campaign for a Digital Rights Framework that would enable digital content and software creators to retain and exploit their IP.
Great Uncle Bulgaria Launches Campaign to Save British Kids' TV
Great Uncle Bulgaria, leader of the Wombles and one of British kids’ TV’s greatest icons, is leading a campaign to save British-made children’s television in the UK.
INDEPENDENT TV PRODUCERS INVEST UP TO £190m INTO UK PROGRAMMING
The independent TV production sector is a major investor in new TV programming, ploughing up to £190m of their own funds into new shows in 2008, according to independent research commissioned by Pact, released today.
Pact first to launch legal contracts for digital industry
Pact has become the first to offer legal contracts and templates specifically tailored for digital media specialists.
INDEPENDENT TV PRODUCERS DOMINATE BAFTA TV AWARDS
The independent television production sector were the clear winners at the BAFTA Television Awards last night, winning nearly three quarters of all the awards.
Cultural Diversity Network announce new cross broadcaster initiative to promote Diversity
Current chair of the Cultural Diversity Network (CDN), Channel 4 Chief Executive Andy Duncan, today announces a new CDN cross broadcaster Diversity Pledge. The Pledge aims to help both independent production, post production and other supplier companies and in-house producers take measureable steps to improve diversity in the Industry.
Michael Grade announcement: Pact looks to future
The announcement that Michael Grade is to step down at ITV executive chairman bodes for a positive future at the broadcaster, said Pact
Congratulations to ALL3Media International for Queen's Award for Enterprise
Congratulations to ALL3Media International, who have just been awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009.
Telefilm Canada's 'Networking UK' event at the Canada Pavilion (Cannes) 17 May 2009
Are you going to be in Cannes on Sunday 17th May? If so, you would greatly benefit from attending Telefilm Canada's 'Networking UK' event at the Canada Pavilion.
NESTA and Pact identify leading companies
UK’s top creative businesses of tomorrow identified Industry gurus to mentor them to success.
Pact Welcomes Report on BBC Worldwide
Pact today welcomed a parliamentary committee report that called for BBC Worldwide to rein in its commercial activities and ensure they had ‘a clear link with core BBC programming.’
Pact Applauds Government For Success in Retaining Working Time Opt-Out
Pact today applauded the UK government for successfully retaining the working time opt-out, which was announced by Employment Relations Minister Pat McFadden.
UK Indies Triumph at International Digital Emmys
UK independent content creators won two out of the three International Digital Emmy Awards at last night’s gala ceremony at MipTV in Cannes.
Pact Welcomes BBC's Investment in Online
Pact today welcomed the BBC Trust’s approval of new investment in BBC Online of £30.7 million over the next three years.
Independent TV Producers Clear Winners in RTS Programme Awards
The independent television production sector cleaned up at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards, scooping nearly three quarters of all the awards, presented in London last night.
Pact launches campaign to increase its digital media membership
Pact has just launched a new membership category to cater specifically for producers and distributors of digital content and services.
Product placement should be reconsidered
The decision by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to ban paid product placement in the UK is a lost opportunity for much needed investment in British programming, said trade body for independent content producers, Pact.
Culture secretary backs Terms of Trade
Times article looks at the success of UK Indies in the US and quotes Andy Burnham backing the Terms of Trade
Free Multiplatform and Music Events
So what’s all this multiplatform business? Wednesday 18th March followed by Music in the media: can you afford to do without it? Monday 9th March.
Digital Britain highlights vital UK independent sector
The Government’s Digital Britain interim report today called the independent production sector a “vital creative sector”, highlighting the contribution of independent producers to providing audiences with high quality programming and in generating exports.
BBC Trust should ensure sufficient budget for children's programming
The BBC Trust should ensure that the BBC allocates enough budget to provide a strong children’s service long term, said the trade body for independent producers, Pact.
Content From MSN Event
Event presentations are now live to view
Nesta-Pact mentoring scheme open for business
NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts today announces the launch of the NESTA Creative Business Mentoring Network.
PSB REVIEW: PACT PREFER CHANNEL 4 AND BBC WORLDWIDE SOLUTION
Pact's response to Ofcom's PSB Review announcement: Its preferred solution for Channel 4 involves a partnership with BBC Worldwide
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!
Cultural Diversity Network announce new cross broadcaster initiative to promote Diversity
Current chair of the Cultural Diversity Network (CDN), Channel 4 Chief Executive Andy Duncan, today announces a new CDN cross broadcaster Diversity Pledge. The Pledge aims to help both independent production, post production and other supplier companies and in-house producers take measureable steps to improve diversity in the Industry.
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
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.
PACT COUNCIL NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Nominations are now being accepted for membership of the new and improved Pact Council, for the 2009-2010 term.
MIPCOM 2008 Another Success Story for UK Indies
Millions of pounds of deals were struck at this year's MIPCOM in Cannes, France
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 EGM - 3rd July 2008
Pact Members approve new Pact Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Pact at MIPCOM 2008
For information and application forms for MIPCOM 2008
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.
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.
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.
Pact Applauds BBC WoCC Results
Statement from John McVay on the BBC's Window of Creative Competition
Digital Britain highlights vital UK independent sector
The Government’s Digital Britain interim report today called the independent production sector a “vital creative sector”, highlighting the contribution of independent producers to providing audiences with high quality programming and in generating exports.
Free Multiplatform and Music Events
So what’s all this multiplatform business? Wednesday 18th March followed by Music in the media: can you afford to do without it? Monday 9th March.
Culture secretary backs Terms of Trade
Times article looks at the success of UK Indies in the US and quotes Andy Burnham backing the Terms of Trade
Product placement should be reconsidered
The decision by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to ban paid product placement in the UK is a lost opportunity for much needed investment in British programming, said trade body for independent content producers, Pact.