Broadcasters Back Disability Initiative
ProductionBase, the industry’s online network for freelancers working in TV, film and commercial production announced has launched a new search tool making it easier for broadcasters and production companies to find disabled freelancers while keeping the information discreet to make sure there is no discrimination.
The initiative has been endorsed by the BBC, Channel 4, PACT, ITV and disability campaigners within the industry.
The Network Manager for the Broadcasting and Creative Industries Disability Network (BDIDN), Clare Morrow, said: “We know that disabled people are significantly under-represented in the television industry, both on and off screen, but we also know that broadcasters and independent production companies are keen to change that.
“This new tool from Production Base will ensure that companies looking for production talent can target opportunities towards known disabled talent to ensure that they get an equal chance to apply for the work on offer, and that is a great step forward,” she added.
Nikki Fox started her TV career as trainee researcher on Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme and has worked on programmes including How to Look Good Naked, she also presented How to Look Good Naked…with a Difference.
“I think it’s an absolutely fabulous idea and a bit of a bonus for someone disabled like myself as it might help me get more work if an employer is specifically looking for a disabled freelancer,” she said.
More: www.productionbase.co.uk
