Russell Brand: BAFTA Chair on ‘Serious Questions About the Culture of the Screen Industries and What Still Needs to Change’
19.09.2023 - 09:13
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Naman Ramachandran New BAFTA chair Sara Putt has reflected upon the events of the past weekend in her first letter to members. While not addressing Russell Brand – about whom allegations of rape and sexual assault emerged over the weekend – by name, Putt wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change.
BAFTA is supportive of the creation of CIISA, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries and I encourage you to find out more about their plans. As a reminder, it is now mandatory for U.K.
productions to have a bullying and harassment policy in order to enter our film, games and television Awards, building on principles and guidance on the prevention of bullying and harassment in the workplace as set out here.” Putt also addressed the ongoing Hollywood strikes, writing: “Harnessing the talents of our global membership, I want BAFTA to take its place as a thought leader, change creator and convener of debate on what’s important to you. It’s a critical time for freelancers at the moment, following the downturn in commissioning and the far-reaching impact of the U.S.
strikes. The risk of losing talent who are not able to withstand this financial insecurity, including those on our talent initiatives such as Elevate, Breakthrough and Connect membership, is profound.” The chair also welcomed the new deputy chairs of BAFTA – Julie La’Bassiere, from the film committee and Siobhan Reddy from the board of trustees.
La’Bassiere has served as the international awards lead for Apple TV+, across feature film and television series, since 2021. Previously, she handled marketing and awards campaigns at Obscured
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