Employment Law for Women in Film & TV: A playbook for Producers and Freelancers

Continuing our celebration of International Women’s Day, we invite WFTV members to join us for an insightful discussion on the legal landscape for producers and employers navigating freelancers, best practice, maternity opportunities, and entrants into the working domain. Together with an eminent panel of speakers, WFTV members are invited to join hosts Lewis Silkin in their offices overlooking Blackfriars Bridge, to explore how to push for better working practices, greater understanding, and more equitable opportunities across the industry.

Producers have a powerful opportunity to support and sustain a diverse freelance workforce, but understanding the legal framework and the working practices that make this possible can feel complex.

For many freelancers, particularly women, the challenge is layered. Alongside competing for professional opportunities, we are often balancing the vital and demanding role of raising the next generation. At the same time, we are striving to recruit and collaborate in ways that are…