‘Two Minutes’ is an Official Selection at the BFI London Film Festival! 👏🏻🙌🏻 HUGE accomplishment by the cast and crew. Incredible win for the team, I couldn’t be prouder. Screening 9th Oct at the Curzon Soho @ 6:30pm - come see our film! ⏰🚙

Nominees / Enwebeion 🎬 Director: Factual / Cyfarwyddwr: Ffeithiol 🎬 ✨ Caryl Ebenezer (Siân Phillips Yn 90) ✨ Chloe Fairweather (The Kidnap of Angel Lynn) ✨ Jenny Casterton (The Crash Detectives) ✨ Jess Howe (Strike! The Women Who Fought Back) #BAFTACymruAwards

Nominees / Enwebeion 🎬 Director: Fiction / Cyfarwyddwr: Ffuglen 🎬 ✨ Ashley Way (Men Up) ✨ Euros Lyn (Heartstopper) ✨ Lee Haven Jones (Passenger) ✨ Marc Evans (Steeltown Murders) #BAFTACymruAwards

"Our industry’s freelancers make huge risks and sacrifices. Their opt-out of the 48-hour working time rules alone should come with some holiday bonus." The latest blog from Directors UK Head of Industry Relations Paul Evans. Read: ow.ly/baaA50TgaRU

Llongyfarchiadau i'r enwebau! BAFTA Cymru announces the 2024 nominees. The awards will be held Sunday 20 October. ow.ly/Vo9R50Tge6F

Tom Bombadil, Barrow Wights, fighting Orcs, Oh My! Lots of dark, epic, thrilling sequences for you today in Ep 4 The Lord of the Rings on Prime. Thank you Directors UK for this wonderful article showcasing the fun I had directing this with amazing cast and crew. directors.uk.com/news/louise-ho…

In the news this week... 🗞️ BBC to lay off 115 roles across Nations and Regions 🗞️ BAFTA Cyrmu nominations are out 🗞️ Peter Wiley joins Directors UK as General Counsel. ...and more: ow.ly/nbsa50Thlu3

UPCOMING EVENT: LIVE BAFTA - DIRECTING OUTSIDE THE BOX: DIRECTING INTERACTIVE STORIES. For more info visit this link to our website! directorscf.org/news BAFTA Games Directors UK Hear from: Natalia Hinds John Dower Adrienne Law Jane Perry 🌟 Jörg Tittel

Simon Albury was a fearless campaigner for diversity, who stood up and asked the questions that everyone else in the room felt uncomfortable asking. He will be much missed by our industry. Our thoughts are with Simon's friends and family.

Booking is now open for our Town Hall! Join us on Tuesday 8 October, in person or online, to hear about the work we’ve been doing on your behalf and connect with fellow members. This meeting is open to all members. Book Now: ow.ly/a2gk50TjURh

In his latest blog, Paul Evans writes that the widespread industry position on holiday pay isn't right, and is indicative of how freelancers are treated more broadly in the industry. Read more: ow.ly/tHN250Tk9Mt

📬Members, time to check your inbox! This week's newsletter: Project Diamond Seventh Cut Report released, book your place on our next Town Hall, and apply for our next career development course.

In the news this week... 🗞️ Tributes paid to UK TV diversity campaigner Simon Albury 🗞️ Caroline Dinenage MP re-elected as chair of CMS committee 🗞️ UK TV production sector suffered a £400m fall in revenues last year ...and more: ow.ly/Ot6q50TkbP7

"I do think you can always tell when a show has that individuality of thought, from someone who’s been allowed to concentrate on that. I think that’s something worth guarding, no matter what.” — Director James Tyndall

"Preserving the director's role as a storyteller, that is absolutely key to us and our members." Directors UK CEO Andy Harrower spoke to The Directors Take Podcast podcast about the craft of directing and the work we do to protect directors' rights. 🔗Listen now: ow.ly/nZEc50Tomxn

We loved having this conversation, so thank you Directors UK and Andy Harrower for being so open to chat with us 💪🏾