The ACT FOR CHANGE Project
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The campaign for greater diversity in the live & recorded arts. RT not necessarily endorsement. *ACCOUNT NOT ACTIVE. Visible for record of discourse/resources*
England
Joined April 2014
As a charity we need your support to continue our work. Four years ago we weren’t here. Since Act For Change’s inception we’ve witnessed several positive shifts in the arts, and yet not nearly enough. If we are to remain as a campaign & charity we need your donations.
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WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? The TV Collective are looking for a part time Talent and Community Engagement Manager for 2.5 days a week. DEADLINE 22/12/21 More Info: https://t.co/teFZm5W4zc
#TV #Film #POC #Talent #Community #NowHiring #OpenToWork #Diversity #Inclusion #UK #TVJobs
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Check out the link in our bio to read more about our report! #diversity #talentagents #TV #Film #UK #actors #acting #inclusion #casting #thediversesquad
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I’m glad I could contribute my experiences to this very necessary piece of journalism written by @manori_r regarding Representation in the UK Film and TV Industry for @Variety
https://t.co/RzhaALgeBR 📌 ✨
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@bruko Meanwhile in the uk, we are debating the ‘dangerous impact’ of greater representation of women in TV…. Not poverty, not austerity, not the cuts to your services, not institutional racism, nope… https://t.co/miIKlChAq7
independent.co.uk
‘Is it any wonder we’re seeing so many young men committing crime?’ asks MP Nick Fletcher
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Mixed race people are the fastest growing ethnic population in the UK and US, yet there's so little representation of our authentic, lived experience in TV and film. So this means a lot. Thank you @ScreenwritersN
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Remember - your agent is a real person at the other end of the phone or emails. Just be nice. They're working round the clock for their performers at all times. And it's not easy with the daily changing landscape of the industry at the moment.
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"Representation is crucial in kids' television and we are excited to bring A Kind of Spark to new audiences in the UK", brilliant news from @BooksandChokers and @_KnightsOf, as A Kind of Spark gets set to take on TV with BBC Children's and @9StoryMG! https://t.co/V6VaSEdZAL
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“The UK’s disabled population is woefully underrepresented in the broadcasting industry. Despite encouraging initiatives in recent years, both TV and Radio are still reporting industry-wide representation at 7% -less than half the UK benchmark of 19% in 2020/21.”
Ofcom says that broadcasters are more representative in its workforce generally, but not at senior levels. It says disabled population is "woeful" too and that socio-economic diversity remains a problem. https://t.co/8jqhS60Vd6
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'The UK’s disabled population is woefully underrepresented in the broadcasting industry. Despite encouraging initiatives in recent years, both TV & Radio are still reporting industry-wide representation at 7% -less than half the UK benchmark of 19%' - @Ofcom Diversity Review
UK broadcasters face a worrying loss of diverse talent, particularly women, our report reveals. Staff in the industry are now more reflective of the UK’s ethnic diversity, but there’s still more work to be done - especially at senior levels. ➡️
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A wonderful news from the other side of the world - George Webster became the @BBC UK's first child presenter with Down Syndrome. A landmark moment for TV and representation. This makes us so happy! https://t.co/f5IwEDLTYA
#downsyndrome #inclusion #nayidisha
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Great article, highlighting the strange reality that South Asians aren't represented on TV, despite being one of the largest ethnic minorities in the UK. Why We Need More South Asian Representation On British Television. https://t.co/pYk7MYAbU1 via @refinery29uk
refinery29.com
In a large proportion of mainstream films and television shows, South Asians appear as extras – a token of diversity.
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Do you know an aspiring drama writer from an under-represented group? ITV's Original Voices Initiative is open for applications! DEADLINE 24/10/21 More Info: https://t.co/8qqzJpROkQ
#POC #TV #Film #BESEA #Indie #Writer #Diversity #Inclusion #Representation #UK #Drama
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** #ActorTraining #Scholarships available ** If you're serious about your craft & career and know deep down you are being held back from following your acting path because access is a problem pls, pls apply. AND please share!! Thank you @ArtsPeers 💕 https://t.co/bdfXrDJF4y
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Take a look at this new MENTORING PROGRAMME for #Deaf, #disabled & #Neurodiverse creatives. No age limit. Created in partnership with @HotCoalsTheatre MORE INFO - https://t.co/ywyXjfC6oP pls RT @DANC_UK @mat_fraser @josierones @actforchangehq
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Since our industry is opening up again, this is something we must fix.Too many bad experiences on set & in Hair and Make Up Rooms. Too many awkward conversations, and on my part, too many tears. Please feel free to DM me for the template & use it, send it, share it. #sooverit
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This is what I have been working on this summer👇👇 The testimonies in this survey are painful to read. The whole system needs an overhaul, frankly. @actforchangehq @DiverseSchool @EquityREC
Today we publish ‘Race Between the Lines: Actors’ Experience of Race and Racism in Britain’s Audition & Casting Process & On Set’ Largest ever survey of actors of colour in the UK. The results reveal an industry where racism is commonplace.
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