Directors Digest — Thursday 22 June

This week, Marcus Ryder writes about bias in AI for Broadcast, and Bectu speaks to major UK broadcasters about the ongoing slowdown — and how to resolve it.

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Head of Bectu Philippa Childs met with UK broadcasters this week in order to begin forging an “industry-led strategy” in response to the ongoing freelancer crisis, Deadline reports.

In a new piece for Broadcast, journalist Marcus Ryder argues that AI presents an existential threat to media diversity.

A new report predicts that global cinema admissions won't rebound even by 2027, but revenue will reach pre-COVID pandemic levels by 2025. See The Hollywood Reporter for more info.

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See the emerging UK filmmakers shortlisted for the BMW Filmmaking Challenge in partnership with the BFI. (BFI)

Catch up with the headlines from Sheffield DocFest, including pitch winners and this year’s attendance increase, via ScreenDaily.

IndieWire speaks to sound and dialogue editors to explore the importance of ADR.

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Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin speaks to The Hollywood Reporter about her directorial debut for TV, and creating an inclusive environment.

Ondi Timoner writes about the life-changing impact of her own documentary feature, also for The Hollywood Reporter.

And finally, Mia Hansen-Løve speaks to Sight & Sound about One Fine Morning, her latest and most intimate film.