MEAA, the union that represents film and TV workers in Australia, expresses its support for UK freelance grips in their campaign for fair wages and conditions.
While negotiations are in a deadlock, UK employers have started to bring in grips from outside the UK to employ them for much lower conditions.
UK union BECTU and its grip members are calling for solidarity ...
If every cast member of a film, TV show or live production is an Equity member we have the best chance of improving pay and conditions.
Producers might be able to say no to one performer but they can’t ignore the entire cast! Being “100% Equity” matters.
View our 100% Equity cast photos here.
If your cast is 100% we ...
A huge congratulations to Equity member Samuel Johnson who has raised more than $1million for breast cancer research – and set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a unicycle!
In February Johnson arrived home in Melbourne after a yearlong ride around Australia, inspired by his sister Connie who is fighting breast cancer.
“Connie has fought cancer three ...
ITV Studios Australia managing director Anita Jacoby helped to create an inspiring discussion on gender equality at a packed Women in Media event in Ultimo on March 19.
Ms Jacoby spoke to a room of students, journalists and industry veterans about ways to improve female representation and correct gender imbalances within the media, such as delivering quality material and mentoring women.
She ...
Entries are now open to the 2014 Walkley Young Journalist of the Year Awards.
Since 2008, this hotly contested award for Australian journalists aged 26 and under has identified and celebrated the rising stars of the new generation, opening doors for young talent in Australia and kick-starting careers.
There are six categories:
Text-based Journalism (sponsored by Fairfax Media) Radio/Audio Journalism (sponsored by ...