HISTORIC SEMINARS “A RESOUNDING SUCCESS”

Posted on July 1, 2008

Big turn out as TV is Changing Campaign Visits Manchester & Liverpool

The TV is Changing Seminars in Liverpool and Manchester were a resounding success with 65 people in attendance in Liverpool and over a 100 people in Manchester.  The meetings were attended predominately by Equity members but producers, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals came and participated in the event. 

A lengthy agenda gave attendees an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues, including:

a) Pan-industry discussions
b) an audio visual presentation on the TV is Changing Campaign
c) Equity’s New Media deals covering areas such Mobisodes, Internet productions and the games industry etc
d) a presentation from First Act Insurance on the pensions negotiated by Equity and available to members and
e) a presentation from Morrish and Co on the legal services available to Equity members.

The number and diversity of those attending the seminars provided for a fantastic atmosphere. The audience was interested and engaged with the work being done and many members expressed their pride in the achievements of Equity in this field. There was plenty of useful feedback, giving staff further food for thought in the process of negotiating one television agreement.  

The meeting in Liverpool has led to a demand for more regular opportunities for the acting community of Liverpool to get together and discuss the big issues that affect them.  Equity’s ability to co-ordinate such events from its regional base in the North West demonstrates our commitment to inform, organise and protect or members wherever they are living or working in the UK. It is hoped that the seminars can prove to be a template for further open meetings throughout the country. 

It is important to Equity that we keep everyone informed across the television industry about what we are doing and also to provide members with an opportunity to express their views.  Please let us know if you would like us to visit your cast or area and we will do our best to accommodate you – click here to contact the TV is Changing team.

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