Thread by @chordia22

This is what it's like on the producing frontline currently. Proud to be a member of @ProdRoundtable and a huge round of applause for @Loran_Dunn @HelenSimmons8 @SophitaReynolds for their tireless work on this. #film #producing #filmproducer #ukfilm

@ProdRoundtable @Loran_Dunn @HelenSimmons8 @SophitaReynolds For too long producing has been an elitist hobby and the system has been built to keep those without access to money out. This has had a notable effect on diversity and the types of films that are allowed to be made.

There has been precious little support for emerging producers over the years and it's good to see funding bodies acknowledging that more needs to be done.

These guidelines aren't going to fix things overnight (we face a huge battle in the light of changing audience habits) but they are a block to build from and hopefully mean that producers can start to build sustainable businesses and champion talent, no matter their background.

The practice of deferrals is something that needs to be stamped out immediately. Most deferrals put the producer's fee to the back of the recoupment queue, meaning they'll never actually see it. You've got to really not need money in order to agree to that. It shouldn't be normal

I've seen (and experienced) producers being driven into debt because if they don't agree to defer, the film won't get made. We essentially have to buy our credit in the hope that that will get us approval when we pitch our next projects.

It's ethically wrong. Producers need fees and overheads so that not only can we earn a wage but also so that we can build a production company infrastructure, employ people and option and develop new material.