We are committed to growing diversity within the broadcast industry and creating more opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups behind the camera. To support this we have a diversity fund worth Β£200,000 per annum for projects that actively develop diverse off-screen talent through targeted initiatives which cannot be covered by the normal production budget.
Examples of how the fund could be used include:
- engaging an experienced director to mentor a neurodivergent theatre director undertaking their first TV role.
- creating a unique role of interactive research assistant to allow a production assistant from a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background to gain experience in producing content for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Education.
- supporting a runner from a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background to gain experience as a researcher, leading to a permanent role.
- creating a shadowing opportunity for an up-and-coming director from a Black, Asian or ethnic minority background, leading to a directing role.
Production companies can apply for the fund once a programme idea has been commissioned and we welcome companies approaching us with ideas around how they can develop individuals from under-represented groups. We particularly welcome applications that will support individuals from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Applications should not exceed Β£10,000 per commissioned series or package of content as an absolute maximum, but this can be awarded to a single individual or split across multiple applications. Please note the following types of application cannot be supported by the fund:
- those relating to on-screen diversity
- those that can be covered within the business-as-usual production/project budget, such as hiring an individual from a diverse background for a role that is included in the production budget
Please contact your commissioning editor/editorial lead for further information and to find out how to apply.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Content runs a separate diversity talent development fund for comedy, drama, factual, entertainment and daytime producers. Find out more.