Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

CEO of @FilmTVCharity, Editor "Black British Lives Matter" @FaberBooks, Chair of RADA @RADA_London. blackonwhitetv.blogspot.com UK Joined May 2008

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Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

24 hours ago

For the last 3 years I've held an online memorial of 9 mins 29 secs silence on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder (May 25) for people to think about systemic racism in society. It was highly personal & I did it because it met a need - wud people like me to do it this year?

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Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

2 days ago

“40 percent have gone at least 3 days without a face-to-face conversation with another person.” Loneliness is a major driver of mental ill health in film, TV & cinema. Gr8 piece on combating isolation, as well as feeling “lonely in a crowd”. studyfinds.org/lonely-adults-…

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UKMuslimFilm @ukmuslimfilm

2 days ago

UKMF’s very own @SajidVarda will be co-hosting an upcoming webinar with Reel Impact Programme Manager @MsAnitaHerbert and Film and TV Charity CEO @marcusryder. Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024 Time: 11:00am Location: Online - reserve your spot via the link: filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-events…

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The Film and TV Charity @FilmTVCharity

2 days ago

Talking to a human can't be replaced. If you work in film, TV, or cinema and need support, call our 24/7 Support Line on 0800 054 0000.📱 It's free, confidential & offers a safe space for you to talk. Visit our website to find out more - filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/24… #WeAreFilmandTV

Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

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Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

3 days ago

As the number of employees with mental health conditions increases across the UK the temptation to use “AI therapists” grows. Gr8 piece on why AI cannot replace human therapists. If you need a therapist & work in film, TV or cinema contact @FilmTVCharity theconversation.com/your-ai-therap…

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Lenny Henry @LennyHenry

3 days ago

Congrats to Aisha Byewater son her Best Casting award for THREE LITTLE BIRDS. She made a wonderful speech and made me cry. Thank you Aisha .

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Daniel York Loh @DanielYorkLoh

4 days ago

Seconded @TheWritersGuild motion on behalf of @EquityREC @EquityUK at TUC Black Workers Conference @The_TUC Carried unanimously - commission global majority writers not ‘cultural consultants’ #HereToStayHereToFight

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Paul Bradshaw @paulbradshaw

5 days ago

I am a massive fan of the book Managing Emotions in Journalism: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience published late last year. One chapter is on post-publication - it's full of tons of great advice from editors and reporters. Here's a snippet link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

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Marcus Ryder @marcusryder

5 days ago

We need a business model that serves the British public service broadcasters, the people that make the films/programmes, and rewards films that constructively contribute to our democracy. We currently do not have that.

John Elmes @JElmes_TV

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John Elmes @JElmes_TV

6 days ago

Totally get the shock at the revelation that Mr Bates made a loss, given how it punched through, but the undercurrent of discontent sits uncomfortably. As though it was ITV's fault that it made a loss. UK TV has always relied on distribution to make RoI and the reality is... 1/n