Melanie Rodrigues
@MelRodrigues01
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Founder @GrittyTalent ~Expert in Creative Diversity ~pioneer maker of #inclusive tech for #TV talent ~ eternal optimist & dog mamma 🐶views=lots & all mine
Bristol, UK
Joined November 2013
"We've already lived through these transitions...we went through digitisation and now we'll go through this era," @GrittyTalent ceo and founder Mel Rodrigues tells the #AICreativeSummitUK that #AI could create more jobs than it replaces #broadcast #production #postproduction
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There’s a real buzz in the room tonight for #SuccessInTheSouthWest - a collab between @Channel4 & @Creative_P_T showcasing & connecting home grown talent from #Bristol & the SouthWest with a candid intro from @MarvinJRees about how this creative hub hasn’t always supported talent
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Come work with us!
Deaf & Disabled People in TV are looking for a Part-Time Assistant! 🎥🤩 Want to be part of one of the noisiest and fiercest disabled media campaign groups around and be part of the industry culture shift?
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Great start to this year's #WalesScreenSummit @ParkgateHotel Cardiff, especially the interview with Luke Evans (who hopes to bring his own production to Wales some day 🙏 ) Looking forward to the next two days of talks and networking. ▶️ Supported by @CreativeWales
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Day 2 of #walesscreensummit is here! This morning, our Head of Sector Development, Joedi Langley, chaired a Skills and Talent panel discussion with: @ScreenAllianceW
@WarnerBrosUK / @HBO
@5ActsProd
@BecsMeredith
@JustinMelluish
@HijinxTheatre
@hartswoodfilms
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Great to be back in Cardiff, a city that shaped so much of my personal & professional development! Paying it forward over the next few days with lots of talent events focusing on how we make #TV inclusive to everyone. Holler if you’re at the #WalesScreenSummit & want to chat 🤗
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“Know your gaps. Set your goals.” Advice from the very inspiring @MelRodrigues01 of @GrittyTalent about the importance of gathering data on the screen workforce and measuring impact of inclusion work. @MediaCymru_ Culture Change conference.
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Looking forward to the @Broadcastnow #IndieSummit23 where I’ll be sharing my tips on how to create a work culture that is truly #inclusive & representative of all the brilliant creative minds needed in #TV production ✨ - come join us! 👇🏽
Hear from @DarlowSmithson's Donna Clark, @littledotstudio's Holly Graham & @GrittyTalent's @MelRodrigues01 at the #IndieSummit23! Don't miss their sessions on 'Poacher turned Gamekeeper' & 'Put Diversity in your DNA'! Last chance to book EB tickets: https://t.co/u4K9mXTlC8
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BOOK LAUNCH!!! Join @BabsFagbayibo, @Sujith_Xavier, @AmbreenaManji , @suhraiyajivraj, and I on Friday 24th March at 4pm UK time for the official launch of ‘Decolonisation and Legal Knowledge.’ In person or online. For more information and to register: https://t.co/geZqK4A9nw
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It's a wrap for 2022 folks... thank you to everyone who has worked with us at @GrittyTalent this year, supporting our journey and the talent we nurture. Can't wait to do it all again, plus some in 2023... but first: REST. 🥰
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#ProductionUnlocked Bristol schedule: 👉Tue 17 Jan: @BBCYoungReport 👉Wed 18 Jan: @BBCStudios / @MarcSettle / @RTS_Futures / @GrittyTalent / @UKScreenSkills 👉Thu 19 Jan: @bbcwritersroom / @coasttv / Diversity m'class / @row / @BBCIdeas / @BBCSounds / @Channel4 More soon!
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As part of our takeover of @Radix_UK we invited @MelRodrigues01 who shared how important it is to create opportunities for people to enter into the creative industries. Taken from Trinity's #takeover of @Radix_UK Watch in full: https://t.co/HldgJiJWTh
#67MillionVoices
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Our companies @GrittyTalent & @Inclued_AI were live on air with Marcus Smith on @BCfmRadio this morning, chatting about their #startup journeys & @SETsquared_Br support via the #BreakthroughBursary 1:38 in👉 https://t.co/SsqdcVAYvs Many thanks to @MelRodrigues01 & @joyannboyce
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Still time to sign up tomorrow if you're a Scottish based indie and want top tips on how to attract and retain the best team for your shows👇# ## ## #. .
📢 @filmcityfutures FOCUS Webinar Tue Oct 11th, 1-2pm. FOCUS On: why equity of representation matters for production companies. With @MelRodrigues01 founder of @GrittyTalent Sign up here 👉
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FOCUS Webinar tomorrow, Tue Oct 11: get tools and tips on how to meet & exceed commissioning diversity targets and build thriving, inclusive teams with @MelRodrigues01 from @GrittyTalent ... sign up below 👇
📢 @filmcityfutures FOCUS Webinar Tue Oct 11th, 1-2pm. FOCUS On: why equity of representation matters for production companies. With @MelRodrigues01 founder of @GrittyTalent Sign up here 👉
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Have you spotted anyone in your team who could become a #LeaderofTomorrow? Encourage them to apply to our 3-year inclusive programme that provides comprehensive support to mid-level, behind the camera crew, allowing them to progress to HoD. Nominate them ➡️ https://t.co/rhIZqjFikj
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🎉 @SETsquared_Br's Breakthrough Bursary winners @GrittyTalent have partnered with @Channel4! They'll work to support the implementation of diverse senior teams at the top of independent production companies. What an amazing partnership!👏 Read more: https://t.co/KZ8LeDeXXz
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Great news that our member @GrittyTalent has partnered with @Channel4 to increase #talent from under-represented groups, helping independent TV production companies to build more diverse senior teams.👏🎬 https://t.co/huIgEy0Ufu
#Createch
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The @childmediaconf 2022 is live & kicking! Check out the session I hosted about what it takes to fund & deliver more diverse & inclusive teams in #tv #production - with great insights from @AproductionsUK and three broadcasters on the behind the scenes work with indies & #talent
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I had a lively seven mins on stage today - as well as delivering my #micdrop moment on why we need to invest money & time in creative talent, myself & @EdsonBurton got to boogie on down to a rogue tannoy announcement 💃🏻🕺🏿#BigTentBristol22 #KeepDancing
“Bristol has the most amazing grassroots cultural scene” @MelRodrigues01 speaking at @BigTentIdeas #BigTent22
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