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We have received a claim under the Pact FAA Agreement and would like to invite Pact members to come forward to form a working group.

Pact members are reminded that as of 1st January 2025, a number of rates under our collective agreements with the unions have changed. Make sure you are aware of any increases that may apply to your productions.

Our Director of Policy, Emily Oyama looks ahead at the key policy challenges facing Pact and the independent production sector in 2025, including Ofcom's Public Service Media Review and engagement with Government on important issues including AI and copyright.

Our Head of Nations & Regions, Chris Curley shares his latest updates from his work with and for members across the UK.

Last week, Pact’s Policy team was in attendance at the British Screen Forum’s annual conference. Senior Policy Executive, Susie Heron-Halliday, highlights the key talking points from the event.

The contracts have been updated with a new special term and an additional condition, both connected with the director’s assignment of copyright.

Broadcaster will require producers to assign music publishing rights to new specially commissioned music.

The BFI has published further guidance on the cultural test and qualifying criteria all productions must meet to qualify for what is now referred to in full as the Enhanced Audiovisual Expenditure Credit for lower budget films.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced her 2024 Autumn Budget. For Pact members, there are a number of measures of particular interest.

Last week we learnt of Ofcom's final decision regarding Channel 4’s new ten-year licence, and the broadcaster published its own nations and regions strategy. Read the key points in our Policy team's update.

Read our Legal & Business Affairs team's update for members about a recent notice sent by Directors UK to the SVOD platforms.

The screen sector is specifically mentioned in the Government's new industrial strategy green paper, to which Pact will be submitting a response.