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"Tulsa King" & "Boardwalk Empire" Star Vincent Piazza on Season 3, His Acting Journey, & More In this episode, we welcome Vincent Piazza. Vincent stars in “Tulsa King,” and is also known for his lead role as Lucky Luciano in “Boardwalk Empire.” In our chat, we hear about his NYC roots, education, career path, and approach to his character in “Tulsa King.” In addition, Vincent offers insights and recommendations for actors and emerging filmmakers today.

Kira Kelly ASC on Crafting the Jordan Peele Thriller "Him," Cinematography Insights, & More

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Kira Kelly, ASC. Kira has shot projects including Him, 13th, “The Red Line,” “Queen Sugar,” and Rez Ball. In our chat, she shares about her formative years, filmmaking education, and work on the new Jordan Peele-produced movie, Him. Kira also offers extensive cinematography insights and practical advice for emerging filmmakers and industry pros everywhere.

"Last Days" Director Justin Lin on the Making of the Film, Returning to his Indie Roots, & More

In this episode, we welcome Justin Lin. Justin is a producer and director with a resume that includes Better Luck Tomorrow, Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond, “True Detective,” “Magnum P.I.,” Annapolis, The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, F9: The Fast Saga, Fast X, and Last Days — his return to indie filmmaking. In our chat, he shares about his formative years, his pathway into directing, and the making of Last Days. He also offers practical recommendations for today’s up-and-coming independent filmmakers.

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Broken Turnaround Reporting Form

Bectu is calling for action on ‘broken turnaround’, after our research reveals how widespread it is – and the severe physical and mental health impact it has on film and TV crew.

Fixing the problem of broken turnaround is about preventing film and TV workers from working dangerously long hours without adequate rest breaks, and that affects everyone, whether it be in scripted or unscripted productions.  

A worker is considered to have ‘broken turnaround’ when they are required by their employer to return to work within less than 11 consecutive hours in each 24-hour period. This is in breach of workplace rights set out in Regulation 10 of The Working Time Regulations 1998.

Bectu’s recent poll of nearly 500 film and TV crew, working in roles such as grips, costume, hair and makeup, lighting and locations, revealed that broken turnaround is commonly used on UK productions.

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Money Matters survey 2025

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Financial strain for film and TV industry workers

In 2023, our Money Matters report exposed the impact of the U.S. strikes, the cost-of-living crisis, and the production downturn. It also revealed a sobering truth: the financial resilience of film and TV industry workers lagged far behind the wider workforce.

40% of industry workers could cover expenses for no more than one month if they suddenly lost their income – almost double the proportion of the wider UK workforce (22%)

Now, we’re back to uncover what’s changed – and what still needs to be addressed.

Who should take part

We’re asking everyone working in our industry to take part in the only survey uncovering the financial realities of life in film, TV, and cinema.

From runners and writers to marketeers and animators – wherever you work in the screen industry, Money Matters is the only research dedicated to understanding the financial wellbeing of those behind the scenes.

Share your experiences of financial pressure in film and TV

We want to hear from you about

• Financial resilience and confidence in your economic future 

• Pensions, savings, and debt 

• The real pressures of working freelance or full-time, on set or in an office

• Are these challenges temporary – or signs of something deeper and more systemic?

About the survey

• It is completely anonymous (IP addresses are anonymised upon submission)

• It will take you around 10 minutes to complete

• If you require accessibility assistance in completing the survey, please contact research@filmtvcharity.org.uk. We will endeavour to accommodate every request.

Your insights will help us to

• Build a stronger, fairer screen sector

• Advocate for meaningful and lasting change

• Shape future support and policy across the industry