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21/11/2025

Sky Arts’ flagship series Portrait Artist of the Year is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the team for the upcoming series.

This is a key role within a well-established and fast-paced production, working closely with the Series Editor to deliver one of the channel’s most recognisable programmes.

Apply HERE: https://www.thetalentmanager.com/jobs/production-manager-69303

21/11/2025

TM WEBINAR! Masterclass: 'First Cut: Saving Mum' with Dancing Ledge, StoryTell-Her Team

Wednesday 26th November, 7pm (open to all, with Pro networking session straight after)

Join us at for a behind-the-scenes look at 'First Cut: Saving Mum' (Dancing Ledge / Storytell-Her Studios), a powerful and visually striking Channel 4 documentary following Maleena Pone as she reconnects with and supports her alcoholic mother. Blending family archive with footage from the UK and Costa Rica, the film offers an intimate portrait of a British Punjabi family.

Our panel features Fatima Salaria (Executive Producer), Maleena Pone (Director & Presenter) and Zeb Achonu (Editor), who will discuss the film’s emotional journey, visual style, and creative process.

The session is followed at 8pm by 1:2:1 speed-meet networking, exclusively for PRO subscribers.

Register now! https://buff.ly/359cxss

20/11/2025

🎄✨ Freelancer Christmas Networking Event! ✨🎄

Join us on Tuesday 9th December 2025 in Central London for our final in-person networking event of the year, in partnership with Bectu and The Film and TV Charity.

With ongoing challenges across TV, film and branded content, taking time to meet face-to-face, informally and without pressure, feels more valuable than ever.

The evening will include:

🎬 Updates from us and our partners
🤝 The chance to connect with peers and share experiences
🥂 Complimentary drinks
🥧 Mince pies
✨ A friendly space to unwind and round off the year together

It’s a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones and enjoy a genuinely uplifting end-of-year gathering.

Places are limited so register today to secure your spot: https://www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/christmas-tv-networking-event

We hope you can join us!

20/11/2025

Opportunity for Emerging Feature Film Producers - PAID Role!

Erebus Pictures and Delaval Film are searching for a motivated to join the team on a and -backed independent feature film, shooting in , January 2026.

This fully paid role is designed for early-career producers eager for hands-on, end-to-end experience across the full lifespan of a feature film.

They’re keen to hear from producers who:

Have experience in short film, TV, or commercial production
Are pursuing a career in feature films
Are actively building and developing their own slate

If you're ambitious, organised, and ready to step up on a high-quality feature, this is a rare opportunity.

Apply (it's 100% free) via The Talent Manager ONLY: https://www.thetalentmanager.com/jobs/associate-producer-opportunity-bfi-and-bbc-backed-feature-film-69287

Erebus Pictures and Delaval Film are looking for an Associate Producer to join the team on a BBC and BFI backed independent feature film shooting in London in l...

19/11/2025

Brilliant to be in conversation with Sally Evans (Co-Founder & Creative Director at Salamanda Media), Series Producer James Fidler, and Story Producer Robert Sugden at our TM Masterclass last night, where we dove deep into the making of Rob Brydon’s H***y Tonk Roadtrip.

They shared fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into crafting a talent-led music travelogue, from navigating the creative dynamics of working with an established personality like Rob Brydon to shaping a journey that feels both authentic and entertaining.

We explored what it really takes to film across the American South, touching on everything from the practicalities of shooting on the road to capturing the rich cultural atmosphere that defines the region.

A huge focus of the discussion was the process of unearthing key contributors, the storytellers, musicians, historians and local characters who bring depth to the series, and how the team ensured that a full, nuanced history of country music was represented on screen.

Catch up on the full session to discover:

✔️ How to approach talent-led factual entertainment with creativity and sensitivity
✔️ What it takes to film an ambitious travelogue across the Southern US
✔️ How to find and feature the voices that matter most
✔️ Ways to honour a musical genre’s history while keeping storytelling fresh

If you’re passionate about music documentaries, travelogues, or premium factual storytelling, this masterclass is packed with insight and practical knowledge.

Watch the full masterclass now in our TM Learning Zone:
https://www.thetalentmanager.com/pro/videos/145/tm-masterclass-webinar-rob-brydons-honky-tonk-road-trip

17/11/2025

MUST WATCH TV THIS WEEK -give yourself a shout out! Tag your colleagues & yourselves if you see your show & tell us what it was like to work on your programme on the TM Hub via the link: https://buff.ly/Lv6AB2v

MONDAY
Celebrity Masterchef - series 20 (Shine TV) BBC1, 9pm
I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! - series 25 (Lifted Entertainment) ITV1, 9pm
Men of the Manosphere (Strident) BBC3, 10pm

WEDNESDAY
Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks (Passion Pictures) BBC2, 9pm

THURSDAY
Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures (Dragonfly North) Channel 4, 9pm
Play For Today: Big Winners (LA Productions) Channel 5, 9pm
The Death of Bunny Munro (Clerkenwell Films) Sky Atlantic, 9pm

14/11/2025

🔥 NEW TV & CONTENT JOBS JUST DROPPED! 🔥

Fresh roles posted this week on The Talent Manager 👇

✨ Hiring for:

🎬
🎥
📹
✂️
🎭
🧭
📋
🗂️
📸
…and plenty more!

💡 Freelancers: Apply directly on TM - it’s 100% FREE 🙌
👉 View all jobs: thetalentmanager.com/jobs

11/11/2025

Join us for our Christmas Networking Night - a festive get-together for freelancers across TV, film and branded content.

Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Location: Central London
In partnership with Bectu and The Film and TV Charity

We’ve had such an incredible response this year that we’ve moved to a bigger venue to make space for everyone who wants to come. It’s been another tough year for many in the industry, so we’re creating a space to connect, share experiences and celebrate the community that keeps it all going.

Hear updates from us, Bectu and the Charity, and catch up with fellow freelancers over complimentary drinks, mince pies and a dose of well-earned festive cheer.

It’s our final in-person networking event of 2025 - we’d love to see you there.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/694/christmas-tv-networking-event

07/11/2025

Networking doesn’t have to feel heavy or awkward - it can be energising, supportive and enjoyable when it’s done with the right people.

That’s what our Pro Connect Power Hour is for:

Tuesday 11th November, 7pm - online

Fast, friendly speed meets with freelancers - a chance to meet people you might not cross paths with otherwise.

If you want to keep growing your network month by month, not just in one big push, Pro members get access to a new networking session every month, plus our full video library for ongoing upskilling. Try it free for 14 days >> https://buff.ly/jfqH3VK

06/11/2025

We were delighted to be invited to ITN Productions “Directors Vision” showcase at The Curzon Bloomsbury last night, where the work of three up-and-coming documentary filmmakers was presented.

The evening began with an introduction by Ian Rumsey, Managing Director of Content, who spoke eloquently about the changing landscape of our industry and the enduring importance of great storytelling. Ian reflected on the shift from traditional linear television to digital platforms, framing it not as a threat, but as an exciting opportunity for creativity, and emphasised the need for companies to rise to meet the expectations of today’s audiences.

The three short documentaries featured were:

“Big Cat” by Naomi Pallas - a witty and original exploration of alleged big cat sightings in and around Glastonbury. Well shot and filled with wonderfully eccentric contributors, the film delivered an engaging story enhanced by clever creative touches, including playful POV shots that added humour and flair.

“Just Dance” by Seb Whyte - an evocative black-and-white portrait of Benoit Swan Pouffer, Artistic Director at Rambert, as he develops his latest work. Beautifully crafted and visually striking, Whyte’s film showcased confident direction, imaginative camera work, and a refined sense of rhythm.

“I, The Gypsy” by Dasa Raimanova - a deeply moving, unfinished yet powerful film following Bella Varadi, a photographer returning to his hometown in Hungary to stage an exhibition of his work. Raimanova, a freelance filmmaker originally from Slovakia, captures Varadi’s emotional journey as he confronts his past and present. His photography - exploring human rights, LGBTQIA+ experiences, and the Roma community - is brought to life with empathy and striking visual depth.

Congratulations to the team at ITN Productions, Senior Development Producer David Newman , Talent Executive Zara McFadden, and Head of Digital Content Rubina Pabani - for organising and hosting such a great event, and for championing three distinctive and talented new voices in documentary filmmaking.

06/11/2025

🎸 Go behind the scenes of Rob Brydon’s H***y Tonk Road Trip!

Join us for the next event in our popular Masterclass webinar series with leading TV and content creatives.

This exclusive session takes you inside the making of the three-part BBC series that follows Rob Brydon as he journeys through the American South to explore the roots and evolution of country music — from the Appalachian Mountains to the Bristol Sessions and beyond, right up to its modern-day revival in the UK.

We’ll be joined by:

🎬 – Executive Producer ( )
🎥 .robertsugden – Producer

They’ll share insights on developing the series, securing contributors, filming across the South, and how audiences have responded to the show’s unique mix of music, humour and storytelling.

✨ Stay after the webinar for exclusive 1:2:1 speed-meet networking, available only to PRO subscribers.
Not PRO yet? Upgrade your account via your profile settings to join in.

👉 Register now:
https://www.thetalentmanager.com/courses/698/tm-masterclass-webinar-rob-brydons-honky-tonk-road-trip-salamanda-media-bbc

06/11/2025

🚀 Over 25 new TV & production jobs posted this week on The Talent Manager!

Roles include:

🎬
🎧
🎥
🗂️
🎤
💻
✨
…and many more!

💡 Freelancers — apply directly via TM (it’s 100% FREE).
👉 See all listings: thetalentmanager.com/jobs