Directors Digest — Thursday 21 June 2018

This week’s Digest goes right to the heart of European Parliament, as votes on the copyright directive takes place, and a call for the release of Oleg Sentsov is issued.

Meanwhile, French broadcasters are ganging up to take on Netflix and could Endemol Shine be thinking of a sale? Read all about it below. 

Television

French broadcasters have joined forces to take on Netflix with their own streaming platform. (Broadcast)

Variety is reporting that Endemol Shine is consulting with banks over a potential sale. 

European Parliament took a significant step towards ensuring fair remuneration for directors and screenwriters. (SAA)

The BBC has published its BAME career progression report. (Televisual)

Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter says that Sky may hold the key in the Comcast-Disney war over Fox.

Film

The Guardian reports on Lucid, a new film premiering at Edinburgh Film Festival by director Adam Morse — who is registered blind.

European Parliament has called for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker and political prisoner Oleg Sentsov. (Screen International)

Screen International reports on ARC LDN, a new film financing outfit by UK entrepreneur Aamar Aslam.  

Who needs film critics? Caspar Salmon investigates. (Guardian)

BAFTA has confirmed the diversity requirements for its 2019 British film awards. (Screen International)

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