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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We're looking for: 🏆 Inspiring decisions, removing barriers for underrepresented groups. 🏆 A company culture supporting diversity and inclusion. 🏆 Specific programmes bringing new perspectives to the screen. Apply before 12 December to receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAS2026

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🔦 Award Spotlight! The Indie Impact Award goes to the UK indie that’s doing the most to impact the industry by making it open and accessible to all.

Indie Impact. New Voice Awards. Early Bird Deadline 12 December 2026

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Taking place on 12 March 2026, the New Voice Awards is dedicated to celebrating new and emerging creatives, helping them develop the skills they need to make their voices heard. Early Bird deadline is 12 December - enter before then and receive 50% off individual entries! 🔗 bit.ly/NVAs2026

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

- Have you received your first credit as a director, writer, or presenter in 2025? - Had a year of breakthrough success with your social channel? - Are you part of an indie that's making the industry more accessible by bringing new perspectives to the screen? ... Then we want to hear from YOU! 🫵

Best Social Creator. Debut Presenter. Debut Writer. Future Presenter. Indie Impact. The Victor Adebodun Award for Debut Director. Early bird deadline 12 December

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The New Voice Awards are BACK! 🏆 We're on the search for the best new voices in television.

New Voice Awards. Entries Now Open. Early Bird Deadline 12 December

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This lot are, and have always been, 100% faithful...

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Special thank you to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for supporting the event. 💛

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Yesterday the doors of Conway Hall opened for another fantastic AHTV event. Thank you to all those that attended - it was a day full of fruitful discussion, practical advice and, of course, great television! 📚

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The TV Foundation @thetvfoundation.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

One week until AHTV 2025! 🎓 This year’s event includes: 💛 Insights from top commissioners 💛 Latest innovations in digital content creation 💛 Keynote lecture from best selling author, British historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman OBE ... and much more!

AHTV 5 November, Conway Hall, London
9:30 Welcome
9:45 Keynote: Tracy Borman OBE
10:45 From Research to Broadcast: Practical Guide
12:00 Masterclass: Sisters of Disruption
12:45 Introducing The New Generation Thinkers
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Beyond Broadcast: From Snapchat to YouTube
15:15 What's Happening in TV Right Now?
16:00 Networking Drinks

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🔦 Job Spotlight! Marketing & Communications Manager Deadline: 31 October We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Festival team.

Join the Festival Team. Marketing and Communications Manager. Deadline: 31 October

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Before he was in the castle fighting traitors 🕵️ David Olusoga spoke to the Edinburgh TV Festival about British television's London-centric culture.

"People talk about a london producer as if that's a different species, a different skillset", David Olusoga, Authentically British?

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🚀 We’re hiring! The Edinburgh TV Festival & TV Foundation are expanding our teams. 🧵

We're hiring multiple roles. Deadline Friday 31 October

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Still not over the Festival blues? Relive the Edinburgh TV Festival 2025 on our YouTube channel! 📺 Now streaming: - Trump vs The Media - Adolescence Masterclass - In Conversation: Charlie Brooker New releases every week. 🔔 Subscribe to be the first to know: www.youtube.com/@EdinburghTVFest

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Thanks to the team who kept us moving and grooving all week long, our official music partners, Audio Network 🎶 🕺

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The landmark 50th James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture will be given by James Harding, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media. Stream it live at 18:15 TONIGHT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=94W9...

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The nominees are in — now it’s your turn! Guess the TV Moment of the Year nominees from the emojis, then cast your official vote. You have until tomorrow at 10am to vote for your pick to take the crown 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The Edinburgh TV Festival is more than just sessions! Catch up with old friends, or make new connections at our Festival events. Here's what we've got planned. ↓

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Here’s your guide to Accessibility at the Festival: EICC Access Information 👉 www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/dis... Festival Accessibility Guide 👉 www.thetvfestival.com/policies/acc...

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

📲 Your Festival, Your Way! Make the most of your Edinburgh TV Festival experience with our official app. With the app, you can: ✨ Build your personalised schedule ✨ Join live Q&As in real time ✨ Network with fellow delegates ✨ Follow along with live captions thetvfestival.com/festivalapp

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

From “OMG did that just happen?!” 😱 to “I can’t stop laughing” 🤣 The shortlist for TV Moment of the Year is HERE. Your fave deserves your vote. See the full shortlist 👉 thetvfestival.com/tv-moment/

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

TV isn’t confined to the box anymore, it’s becoming immersive, playable, and interactive. From Eurovision to Hell’s Kitchen on Roblox and Rap Game UK on Fortnite, broadcasters are building digital worlds where Gen Z audiences already live.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🔍 New market. New mindset. Join unscripted and scripted leaders for a deep-dive into the evolving indie sector. Hear actionable tips on driving growth, sparking innovation, and maximising investment to future-proof your indie for success over the next 18 months and beyond.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Mental health and wellbeing on set aren’t optional anymore — they’re essential. Hear from producers and experts on what’s working, what still needs to shift, and how we can build safer, healthier film and TV environments.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🎬 Unscripted, unfiltered — and funded. In today’s ultra-competitive landscape, getting unscripted content made takes more creativity than ever, and the stakes (and budgets) are higher than ever.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Once upon a time, buyers just bought. Now? They’re as entrepreneurial as the producers. 💡 Join a powerhouse international panel as they reveal how commissioners are forming unlikely partnerships, inventing new business models and making drama happen against the odds.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

📺 Big Brother changed everything. In 2000, it revolutionised reality TV by holding a mirror to society, sparking national conversations, and redefining what unscripted television could be. 25 years on, it's still captivating new audiences. So… what’s next?

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

At this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, say hello to The Forum: a space built for conversation, not presentation. 📍 All sessions of The Forum take place on Thursday 21 August. - LET’S TALK ABOUT CLASS - EAST ASIAN STORIES, BRITISH BLINDSPOT? - NOT ANOTHER DIVERSITY SESSION

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

TOMORROW is your last chance to book a ConnectED Speed Meeting, supported by Garden Studios. Make sure you take a good look around the Host Hub, we've got some new faces waiting for you to discover 👀 Find all the details: thetvfestival.com/connected/host-hub/

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

ConnectED: Freelancer Meet-Up with Industry Leaders Wednesday 20 August: 4:30 - 5:30pm Calling all freelancers at Edinburgh TV Festival! Don’t miss an exclusive networking session hosted by The Talent Manager and Bectu, as a part of our ConnectED programme. Submit your interest: buff.ly/yq9A5Kt

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

⏳ The countdown is ON… and the wait is almost over! The 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival is just around the corner – and the full programme is HERE. 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. 👉 thetvfestival.com/programme-2025

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Trans creators aren’t just telling trans stories, they’re reshaping the mainstream. In this candid conversation we discuss creative freedom, authentic representation and subverting industry expectations.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

If President Trump’s second term is a campaign of shock and awe against conventional media, what comes next? Explore the true scale of what’s happening in the US and ask leading commentators to unpack the lessons for the UK.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

🎤 BAFTA-winner Rylan joins award-winning actor Russell Tovey for a deep dive into authenticity, career reinvention and the power of real representation. Expect curveball questions, candid insights, and powerful moments as they champion queer and working-class voices on screen and beyond.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

⏰ Last chance to save on your pass to the Edinburgh TV Festival! We know it’s a big investment — that’s why we offered more bursaries than ever before this year. Now’s your final opportunity to lock in the lowest price before prices go up on 1 AUGUST. Don’t miss out 👉 thetvfestival.com/passes/

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🚨 Final week to apply! ConnectED Speed Meetings, supported by Garden Studio, are open, but not for long! Scripted, unscripted, international co-pros — whatever your focus, we’ve got a host for you. Finalise your requests today: thetvfestival.com/connected/host-hub/

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The TV Foundation champions the next generation of television talent — and you’re invited to witness it all in action: ✍️ The Network + BBC Studios Drama Productions Workshop: EastEnders – Live Read 📺 Visionaries: Random Acts Live Pitch 📣 The Network + After Party Studios + Channel 4.0: Live Pitch

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Are we doing enough to create pathways to leadership? In this session our panellists discuss steps that have already been taken to arm mid-career professionals from all backgrounds with the skills and roadmap to progress into sr. roles, and what still needs to be done to shatter this glass ceiling.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🎉 LAUGHING IS UNIVERSAL IS BACK! 🎉 The comedy showcase you don’t want to miss returns to Edinburgh TV Festival with SIX hilarious stand-ups ready to blow the roof off. In partnership with: Universal Studio Group, Fringe Society and The TV Foundation buff.ly/nuuHwIy

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Is representation liberating or limiting? Who holds the power in commissioning now? And can creatives from across the UK really tell the stories they want to on our screens? This session interrogates who gets to define and deliver “authentic British storytelling” in 2025, and in the decade ahead.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🚀 How Do You Launch a Hit Show in 2025? In today’s saturated content landscape, creating a brilliant show is only half the battle — the other half is ensuring it gets seen. In this panel, insiders explore how marketing and communications activity for hit shows cut through the noise.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

With declining levels of trust in the mainstream media, the assaults on the free press and burgeoning misinformation, we ask: How do we engage audiences? How does the TV industry and TV journalism stand up to this challenge? And how can we be brave and take risks in the current climate?

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Award-winning screenwriter, and industry campaigner Jack Thorne sits down with Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts & Tourism, for a candid, urgent conversation about the state of the sector... and what comes next.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

📺 British TV is at a crossroads. From legacy broadcasters in flux to streamer cutbacks and shuttering indies — the industry is under pressure like never before. Join a fearless conversation between industry leaders and pioneers, where assumptions are challenged and uncomfortable truths confronted.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

📺 The Alternative MacTaggart returns to the Edinburgh TV Festival — and this year, it’s Munya Chawawa taking the mic. Now, he’s issuing a challenge: it's time for TV to ditch the safe and predictable — and embrace creative risk, digital culture, and bold new voices.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🎙️ Stephen Lambert — the creative force behind The Traitors, Gogglebox, and Squid Game: The Challenge — joins Matthew Belloni for a special live edition of hit podcast The Town at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

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Edinburgh TV Festival @thetvfestival.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🎤 Two decades after his groundbreaking series Nathan Barley first aired, writer-creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker sits down for an interview that will cover everything from comedy, AI, evil product design and the TV shows that made him.

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