Blog: Cyber security & the Metaverse

During the past two years, the BBC has announced some of the most extensive cuts in its history, affecting nearly all of its production and creative departments. However, it’s the reductions to BBC News and the World Service that are arguably most concerning. David Davies reports.

Independent Human Rights Consultant Amelia Knott shares her thoughts on some of the key findings from a recent investigation commissioned by the TV Industry Human Rights Forum in partnership with the Film and TV Charity into worker conditions in the UK’s post-production industry.

Next-gen AI tools have become integral to media asset management systems. Transitioning to advanced capabilities with multimodal and generative AI unlocks enhanced searchability, contextual insights, and new ROI opportunities. Frederic Petitpont, Co-Founder and CTO of Moments Lab, explains more.

Frank Copsidas, President of the 5G Broadcast Collective, discusses the transformative potential of 5G Broadcast technology, a novel platform for delivering content directly to smart devices equipped with a 5G broadcast-enabled modem chip.

According to recent stats from the British Film Institute (BFI), spending on film and high-end television production in the UK reached £4.2bn in 2023. While this is great news at face value, Sarudzayi Marufu, founder and executive producer of Euras Films, argues that domestic film and TV producers are being neglected, representing only 11% of the total spend. Marufu believes that the return of private equity could help bring UK indie film back from the brink.