The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
Podcast Description
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
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This podcast covers various critical topics such as contract management, workforce training, diversity and inclusion, freelancer management, and mental health in the workplace. Episodes include expert guidance on simplifying contracts in the creative sector with Gemma Woodhead, exploring training opportunities with Perri Lewis, and strategies for promoting diversity with Stacey Carr. The show emphasizes the unique challenges of creative industries and aims to provide actionable insights for professionals.
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it’s not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
What does transparency really mean in production? And how do we make it more than just a buzzword?
In this episode, Elizabeth Peyton-Jones – founder of Talent Trust – an organisation that helps productions create safer, more inclusive sets through anonymous, real-time crew feedback – joins Keith Arrowsmith and Tacita Small to break down why transparency, preparation, and communication are essential ingredients in creating psychologically safe and inclusive working environments on set.
They explore how small missteps at the start of a project can lead to silence, burnout, and costly fallout later on, and why data-driven insights matter when it comes to supporting diverse crews and creating a culture of trust.
With plentiful experience and evidence gathered from anonymous surveys, Elizabeth shares practical steps production teams can take from the hiring process to the wrap party – to ensure teams feel heard, protected, and proud of the projects they’re part of.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
This episode covers:
What transparency really means in screen work
How miscommunication early on erodes trust and morale
How Talent Trust uses anonymous feedback to improve productions in real-time
Why inclusive hiring is just the beginning – and what comes next
LINKS
WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/
Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/
BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/
National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/
Elizabeth Peyton-Jones: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-peyton-jones-4599a331
Talent Trust: https://www.talenttrustservices.com/
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Workwise for Screen Podcast
01:00 The Importance of Transparency in Governance and HR
03:24 Challenges in the screen industry
03:57 The role of Talent Trust
05:20 Complexities in the Screen Sector
07:26 Psychological safety and production practices
12:09 Feedback mechanisms and their impact
18:40 Diversity and Inclusion in Productions
21:21 Conclusion and key takeaways
23:34 Closing remarks and contact information
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