The UK GDPR is back in the spotlight, with the government proposing various changes in order to create an “ambitious, pro-growth and innovation friendly data protection regime that underpins the trustworthy use of data.”
Sofa season is here, and that means one thing: more time to watch all of the incredible #poweredbyPOP productions which have premiered in recent weeks. And looking at the calibre of this list, we’re spoilt for choice. We’re so proud to see POP’s production and casting tech powering the best in UK film and HETV.
It’s been six months since the IR35 rules were extended, in what was arguably one of the biggest legislative changes to affect the production industry in the past decade.
We’re proud to announce that we’re supporting the Elstree Screen Arts (ESA) Centre of Screen Excellence.
In August POP teamed up with Sheridans Associate Krishan Neelendra to host a free webinar on the UK GDPR, where he answered key questions from production companies and project freelancers.
On 8 July the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined a transgender charity £25,000 after emails containing personal data — including special category data — were made publicly available. Given the increasing need to collect special category data, this decision has helpful takeaways for the production industry.
From 6 April 2021, production companies have faced another legislative challenge - the extension of the IR35 rules to medium and large private companies.
We have talked enough about film & TV’s lack of inclusion — we must now take action.
It was an unlucky content producer who found themselves without their own Internet-based distribution channel in 2020. Whereas content channels might have initially been seen as a way to improve revenue on strong back catalogues for companies like HBO they are now serving as a way to premiere content in the absence of cinema releases.
Preparing your safe return to set and looking for a designated crew member to own COVID-19 needs? Within our Crew Community we have so many talented individuals so here we’re highlighting Crew with the right health and safety experience to be your COVID-19 Officer or Supervisor. All crew are available at the moment, but with the demand for this niche set of skills on the rise they won’t be available for long.
