The Low-down on Lockdown

The Low-down on Lockdown

We thought we’d check in. Lots of strong words usually unsaid are being used in emails, articles and over the fence from two metres away the world over: “Challenging, difficult, ruinous, depressing, worrying, impossible, stressful, surreal.” But also: “Thankful,...
Announcement – Talented People Live Sessions

Announcement – Talented People Live Sessions

To our brilliant, resilient and talented people – both clients and candidates alike, In this incredibly difficult period, while we’re all navigating the effects of Covid-19 and what it’s hammering us with both personally and professionally,...
Fish, chips and chats – Brighton Production Hub networking event

Fish, chips and chats – Brighton Production Hub networking event

Soho-on-Sea, some call it. You can’t argue with that, given the colour, vibrancy, and craft beer options on the seafront in Brighton. Nearly fifteen companies were keen to showcase their production wares at the Brighton Production Hub event hosted in conjunction with...
Hedging Your Bets – a TV guide to playing fair

Hedging Your Bets – a TV guide to playing fair

It can be a funny old market for freelancers. At times we hear people saying how eerily quiet it has gone despite bites about work, while others have lots of meetings but still no definitive offers. But a common theme that crops up is a feeling of indecisiveness. From...
Freelancing in TV – liberating or lonely?

Freelancing in TV – liberating or lonely?

Here at Talented People we talk a lot about the lack of support and training for freelancers in telly. From the moment you get your first runner job, to the SP contract you land (not an actual paper contract of course, that’d be madness), you’re flying solo when it...