Community Partnerships
Supportive industry relationships are vital for good mental health and can help lay the foundations for a successful career in film and TV. Having a sense of community can be even more important for freelancers and people from underrepresented groups, who often feel isolated.
That’s why we’ve partnered with organisations who do great work to help professionals feel less alone in their careers.
Understanding challenges in the film, TV, and cinema industry
They understand the challenges their communities face because they’ve been there too. They help build supportive connections with industry peers and connect people who struggle to find others who share their experiences in their workplaces.
We’ll be working with our Community Partners to host in-person events, gather insights into industry wellbeing needs, raise awareness of support, and build greater community connections.
Meet our community partners
We’re excited to share details of our new partners:
The Queer Filmmakers Network aims to connect, support and champion LGBTQIA+ Filmmakers, creating new opportunities and spaces for queer stories, ushering in some much-needed diversity on both sides of the lens. Through networking events, talks and screenings they hope to build an active peer group, offering support to all members through their platform.
"It means so much to us that the panel recognised the passion we have for our community and saw alignment with the partnership scheme’s values. We’re so grateful to have your support to create even more meaningful connections and help us reduce isolation and loneliness, which, is sadly very much present within our peer group today."
Follow Queer Filmmakers Network on Instagram for news and events.
Their mission is to champion and amplify the voices of underrepresented groups with a focus on Muslim creatives in the UK, providing platforms for authentic storytelling that challenge stereotypes and promote diversity. They work directly with the film and TV industry to foster inclusion, nurture talent, and support the development of impactful stories. Through education, industry collaboration, and community engagement, they aim to inspire, educate, and bridge cultural gaps.
"Being a community partner reinforces our commitment to empowering Muslim creatives, addressing the challenges they face across production, and building stronger, more inclusive industry connections. We're also delighted to support and promote the incredible work of the Film & TV Charity, whose efforts make a real difference in fostering a more equitable industry for all.’’
Find out more about UK Muslim Film Charity on their website.
Black Production Management UK (BPM UK) is a dedicated peer support group, focused on wellbeing, nurturing, empowering and advancing the careers of Black professionals working in film and TV production management in the UK. Founded in February 2021, BPM UK was set up to provide a safe space where Black individuals of African and Caribbean descent can connect, talk openly and unfiltered about their unique cultural experiences working in TV production to help combat the feelings of exclusion, isolation and loneliness.
"BPM UK is thrilled to be part of the inaugural Community Partnership programme with The Film and TV Charity. As an independent and unfunded collective of dedicated professionals, we’re excited to seize this opportunity to foster greater social connections and continue to build a supportive production management community."
Connect with Black Production Management UK on LinkedIn
The British Arab Writers Group is a space for writers - with a connection to Arab heritage, culture or education - to come together, and advance their craft as a supportive, inclusive community.
“British-Arab film and TV workers have experienced ever-increasing challenges over the last year that have made supporting communities like ours more vital than ever. We’re incredibly excited for the Film and TV Charity’s continued support and partnership.”
Follow The British Arab Writers Group on Instagram.
Telly Mums Network is a welcoming space for TV mums and mums-to-be to connect, share advice, and support each other to navigate the challenges of balancing busy careers with family life. From pregnancy to raising teens, members exchange practical tips on topics like job-sharing, part-time work, childcare, surviving maternity leave, and returning to work.
“To have been selected as one of the Charity’s community partners will enable us to expand our support for mums working in TV, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face and foster a stronger, more inclusive community.”
Keep up to date with Telly Mums by following them on Instagram and Facebook.
Provides peer support for freelancers in the UK's film and TV industry, with a focus on promoting and encouraging best practice when it comes to the wellbeing, mental health and fair treatment of freelancers in the workplace. They run campaigns for better industry conditions for freelancers and organise regular informal, in person events, known as Freelancer Hubs.
“We hope this partnership will allow us to support even more freelancers than ever before. We look forward to giving our London Freelancer Hubs a regular, welcoming home at Golden Square and are excited that this additional support will allow us to run even more impactful campaigns, free events and mini workshops for all film and TV freelance community out there."
Get involved in building better industry connections
Our research has uncovered that loneliness is the most important factor influencing the mental health of people working in film and TV, outweighing money worries, poor management and work-life balance.
If you’d like to get involved please register your interest.
