This week's headlines for directors; new Diamond report reveals the proportion of women directors is stagnating, Screen Scotland explores a new TV festival in Edinburgh, and Imran Perretta delves into his debut feature #Ish. Read more: https://ow.ly/mjrV50Zujsc

Tim van Someren directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026. He spoke to us about his very British training ground, and why so many of the world's biggest live broadcasts are directed by British Directors. Read more: https://ow.ly/AKaY50ZtnaE

Taskmaster recently aired its 21st series. Over 11-years, the comedy panel game show has seen great success, with Andy Devonshire directing all 197 episodes. We caught up with Andy on how he crafts and refreshes the show after over a decade: https://ow.ly/1NuC50ZshBT

This week's headlines for directors; Lisa Nandy leads a refreshed DCMS, Christopher Nolan reflects on his Odyssey journey, and the Grierson Awards longlist is unveiled. Read about all this and more in the Directors Digest: https://ow.ly/Mx5s50Zrihy

We're on the lookout for a Member Services Coordinator (FTC - 12 Months), to support with the delivery and organisation of our events and skills activity for our members. Apply by Monday 27 July (5pm). More: https://ow.ly/IbEG50ZrmaB

Directors are the creative heartbeat of every film and TV programme. Today, we’ve launched a refreshed brand and website to support our work in representing Directors’ interests. directors.uk.com

News for directors, directly to you. This week, Comcast plans to separate into two companies via a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, and the UK government announces likely intervention in the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover. Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/LCf250ZjwXw

This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Freelancers met for their first evidence session in Parliament, exploring how to better support freelancers. Read more: https://ow.ly/21mM50Zjxk9

🚨Deadline Extended! Members working in Unscripted have until Wednesday 24 June to apply for our Unscripted Career Consultancy workshop. Supercharge your professional profile and set yourself up to take the next steps in your career. More Info: https://ow.ly/prr150Zf6wm

News for directors, directly to you. This week, the BBC plans to cut 550 roles across its Content, Nations and News teams, industry experts discuss why Hollywood productions are moving to the UK, and Sheffield DocFest winners unveiled. Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/iFiK50ZcNO3

In the latest episode of the #DirectorsUKPodcast, Alicia Macdonald sits down with Mike Leigh to speak about making her feature film debut with #FindingEmily. Listen Now: https://ow.ly/AO8U50Zcjz6

Directors UK CEO Andy Harrower has responded to the news that £80m in commissioning spend is to be cut across the BBC Content, Nations and News teams this year, with some programmes to be closed: https://ow.ly/j38W50ZcNh0

Former Directors UK Chair Beryl Richards has been awarded an MBE for services to Children’s Television! Beryl joined the board in 2011, and was Chair from 2015-17. Her work and advocacy continue to have an impact on many directors’ lives: https://ow.ly/jkvR50Zayu8

News for directors, directly to you. This week, Reclaim The Frame launches talent programme for women and marginalised gender directors, the Sundance Institute Directors Lab announces its 2026 cohort, and Rhodri Talfan Davies is appointed the BBC’s deputy director general: https://ow.ly/IBiR50Z9WCJ

Join us for our next member meeting! Booking is now open for our 2026 AGM and member meeting. Hear about our work, ask questions and connect with fellow members. When: Thursday 25 June, 6.30pm Where: Online or In Person Book Now: https://ow.ly/CjU150Z6ymZ

We were proud to be present at CISAC's General Assembly last week, for the adoption of The Paris Commitment — a set of principles urging for human creators to remain protected, recognised and fairly remunerated in the AI era. More Info: https://ow.ly/AGa150Z9kAY

News for directors, directly to you. This week, how the “silence gap” on British TV productions costs crews, the BFI lobbies ministers to exclude screen industries from US trade deals, and industry looks at how online gen Z directors have stormed Hollywood: https://ow.ly/z05T50Z78Ux

Attending Sheffield DocFest? 🥐Join us for a relaxed networking breakfast bringing together documentary filmmakers and festival attendees. When: Friday 12 June, 9am - 10am Where: Hadfield Hall (inside Cutlers’ Hall) RSVP: https://ow.ly/hIgC50Z6zcw

News for directors, directly to you. This week, the BFI announces £11.85 million in funding to support skills development and training, We Are Parable reveals its 2026 Momentum programme cohort, and the Best Director prize at Cannes is tied Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/8gHQ50Z4Oz8

News for directors, directly to you. This week, the Grierson Trust and Norma Percy launch a grant for documentaries, leading directors call on the EU to continue supporting cinema, and more. Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/GNe250YYRZh

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the The Film And TV Charity is asking the screen industry to speak up. The 2026 Looking Glass Survey is now live and it’s the UK’s only long‑running study tracking mental health across film, TV, and cinema. 👉 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/UUEc50YXyBx

We’ve just paid out our largest international distribution - £4.46 million in payments to 2,616 Directors UK members for the re-use of their work overseas. Curious about the work that goes into our international distributions? Find out how we turn credits to payments: https://ow.ly/eqh350YVGH1

News for directors, directly to you. This week, the Academy announces rule changes, BAFTA Breakthrough applications open to support emerging talent in film and TV, and microbudget filmmakers discuss how they fund projects. Read more in our weekly Digest: https://ow.ly/U4VW50YVsxC

Bectu has begun a series of demonstrations and leafleting actions as part of its Broken Turnaround campaign, shining a light on the long working hours that routinely cut into crew members’ rest periods. Directors UK members share your thoughts on the campaign: https://ow.ly/Ikht50YV01G

In the news this week… 🗞️ ScreenSkills launches new report which identifies unscripted TV directors as one of the hardest mid-level roles to fill 🗞️2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards winners are unveiled Read more in this week’s Digest: https://directors.uk.com/news/directors-digest-thursday-30-april-2026/

In the news this week… 🗞️ Northern Ireland Screen launches four-year plan for the next phase of growth across screen industries 🗞️ Film and TV bodies call on the EU for €2.83 billion to support the audiovisual sector Read More: https://ow.ly/McwB50YOuBc

In his latest blog, Directors UK Head of Industry Relations Paul Evans explores how some directors miss out on holiday pay simply down to employers' administrative policy, and why that needs to change. Read more on our website: ow.ly/513x50XqtvI

Although the majority of working UK directors are members of Directors UK, we still allocate royalty payments to those yet to sign up. 🔎Recognize anyone on our Unregistered Directors List? Please let them know we are trying to get in touch. View List: ow.ly/JRmH50Xr2bH

In the news this week... 🗞️ITV has said it is in preliminary discussions to sell its broadcasting business to Sky 🗞️BAFTA albert has published a new report and practical guide to sustainability for film and TV production. ... read about it in this week's Digest: ow.ly/JhOr50Xr0Co

This Bullying Awareness Week, The Film and TV Charity has released a report on bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the UK screen industries: ow.ly/Qz1b50XpXqs