Below are online resources (in alphabetical order) that supports productions seeking to increase the diversity of their on-and-off-screen talent. It is not an exhaustive list and will be updated regularly. Please also be aware that some of the organisations listed below may charge for their services.
BAFTA
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An independent British charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image.
±«Óătv Kids Collection
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The ±«Óătv and Getty Images have partnered to create and curate a library of imagery and video of children and families to better reflect diverse audiences from all corners of the UK. The ±«Óătv Kids Collection is available for licensing by media and businesses across the UK and beyond, for uses which include news reporting, marketing communications and advertising campaigns. The library is live, meaning photographers and videographers who contribute to Getty Images can continue to add images and videos which match the library criteria.
BEATS
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BEATS is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation founded by British East and South East Asians [BESEA] working in the Theatre and Screen industry.
The British Blacklist
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An online platform which celebrates African and Caribbean creative professionals on the screen and stage, in sound and literature – both up front and behind the scenes.
Cinemamas
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An online platform open to all parents and carers working in the film industry providing support for those juggling parenting and a career in film. The group encourages job sharing and offers advice.
Creative Access
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Recruits BAME talent and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds into the creative industries. Working with UK creative companies, it provides a range of services to help bring diverse talent to organisations.
Creative Scotland
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Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.
Creative Wales
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Creative Wales is an agency within Welsh Government with a mission to drive growth across the creative industries and develop new talent and skills.
Disabled Artists Networking Community (DANC)
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The Disabled Artists Networking Community is a regular networking event for established/professional artists and performers (of any art form) that have a disability.
Directors UK
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Directors UK is the professional association of directors working with the moving image in the UK.
Deaf and Disabled People in TV (DDPTV)
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Deaf & Disabled People in TV (DDPTV) is a private online space for deaf & disabled television professionals across all genres to connect with like-minded professionals, share job opportunities, and to ask for & share advice and guidance. If you are non-disabled we are happy to help with recommendations, advice or support on how to bring in and cultivate deaf & disabled talent or share jobs and schemes.
Ffilm Cymru
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Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film. Dedicated to advancing and sustaining a strong film industry for Wales. Providing funding and training to emerging and established Welsh filmmakers and production companies.
The Mama Youth Project
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Recruits, trains and nurtures young people between 18-25 years of age from under-represented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities.
Northern Ireland Screen
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Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland and actively supports both businesses and individuals through training, skills development and funding programmes.
PACT
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Pact is the trade association representing the commercial interest of UK independent television, film, digital, children’s and animation media companies.
ProFile
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A video database of D/deaf and disabled actors for use by casting directors and other professionals across the UK film, theatre and TV industries. It’s a free service hosted by Spotlight and the National Theatre, which aims to promote diversity in the performance industry and highlight the D/deaf and disabled community to casting professionals.
Screen Alliance Wales
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Screen Alliance Wales provides useful information and services for people working in the film and television industry in Wales.
Screen Scotland/Sgrin Alba
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Screen Scotland is the dedicated partnership for screen in Scotland, delivering enhanced support for all aspects of Scotland's screen sector.
Screen Wales/Sgrin Cymru
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Wales Screen has a comprehensive searchable online locations, crew and facilities database.
Screenskills
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Screenskills works to develop skills and talent and invest in the future of UK screen.
Talent Bases
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TV production talent platform that connects TV freelancers with UK TV indies.
Talent Manager
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Connects TV production freelancers with TV jobs and provides production companies with a CV and jobs’ store.
Triforce Creative Network
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Providing an avenue for the industry to discover diverse talent and opportunities for actors, writers, directors, producers and crew.
The TV Collective
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An online resource working on behalf diverse production talent in TV, digital media and film.
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Code of Practice Progress Report 2022/23
An update of progress on the ±«Óătv Creative Diversity Commitment -
Elevate
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