We are forming a collective to voice #Sheffield cinema workers’ experience. We are in solidarity with Tyneside staff who disclosed their experiences. #ShowsOver
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Good morning! Think about giving these accounts a follow if you care about workers in the film exhibition, cinema & cultural sectors being safe and respected.
@showsover_
@Tate_United
@cineactiongroup
@OdeonUnion
@PCS_Southbank
#TynesUp #EnoughIsEnough #SaveTheArtsWorkers
any cinema manager heading out to Cannes (and seemingly bragging about it) while Front of House staff - who ARE your cinema - are looking at pay cuts and/or monthly hardships for the pleasure of working in a negative environment... it's not a good look
How does a cinema receive almost half a million pounds to engage with 'local communities', and title this work "Another Country"?
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It's this kind of passive response - positioning as bystanders - which just accepts this and sees workers unconsidered.
Unsurprising, given #LFF partner with certain cinemas, and the treatment of cinema workers goes unanswered.
And all with the recent 'Screen Culture' strategy.
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it makes sense now...
🍿 '...the cinemas of #Sheffield’s city centre aren’t just doing well – slowly but surely, they are making their comebacks.'
🎞️ Local cinemas suffered during the pandemic, but how are they faring now restrictions have eased? #film
👇 Read here loom.ly/JWz9aaY
only one local outlet has ever covered these isuues, and even they only scratched the surface
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“They put on lots of work that is politically motivated or is trying to expose injustices,” he tells me.
“But their working practices sometimes fall short of the films that they show.”
How @sheffdocfest attempted to move on after a tumultuous year 🎞
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It would have been better to see, given their coverage of similar issues, the treatment of cinema workers over the past couple of years (and beyond) at these cinemas at least mentioned...
The romanticism of the "big screen" has long covered abusive work practices.
🍿 #Sheffield's cinemas suffered during the pandemic, but how are they faring now restrictions have eased? #film
👇 Read here loom.ly/JWz9aaY
just a snapshot ⬇️
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Another example of how public image doesn't match internal practice
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There’s another chance to see our 60min investigation The Truth About Brewdog tonight. First shown on BBC Scotland a month ago, the film has been updated and will go out across the UK tonight on BBC2 at 11.40. You can also still find it on iplayer here bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
It's difficult to see events at Sheffield Doc/Fest as new or isolated.
The treatment of staff within the team (not by the board) has been an issue for years - even felt by some volunteers/festival assistants - recent events are part of a deeper problem.
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Commercial and Artistic Values Clash at U.K.’s Sheffield Doc/Fest as Entire Programming Team is Ousted variety.com/2021/film/global…
The public image vs internal practice of the sector needs to be addressed.
Far too much that wouldn't be acceptable elsewhere is normalised... with people only ever viewed as problems that need to be dealt with, and not the issues that have been raised.
Thank you to @ohrhealy
and give these accounts a follow:
@SaveTyneside @ElectricRethink
@RitzyLivingWage @BECTU_Southbank @OdeonUnion @cineactiongroup
Rather than accept a mistake and rectify its implications, @BFI are choosing to go ahead and partner with a historically abusive org.
Certain cinemas which receive major funding need to be reviewed, the terms in their conditions on being in receipt of funding have never been met.
all too familiar experiences here...
"that's just the way things are"
"challenging" meant "damaging"
and relevant to many sectors: "this is not the time to try and quietly wait things out".
There are widespread issues which the sector hasn't addressed, and for appropriate action we need a picture of all experiences - please take part in this ⬇️
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At the first session last month a person from our group spoke and led a discussion around behaviours and accountability.
The experiences shared by many across the UK displays the extent of the problem, with a solution needed from cinema workers and not those who perpetuate it ⬇️
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The issues on the treatment of staff aren't isolated incidents, this is a sector-wide problem, and it's not going away.
Newcastle @SaveTyneside, Birmingham @ElectricRethink, Sheffield...
the silence, nepotism and 'public image' of the industry only serves to hurt its workers.
The dedicated @Electricbham staff have been offered little compassion during unprecedented times. Expect better from your entertainment industry, particularly your independent venues. @BFI #CultureInCrisis
We are absolutely in solidarity with survivors of abuse at the Tyneside Cinema.
The findings in the review are all too familiar, for far too many of us.
We owe a lot to those who speak out.
Our DM's are open.
What now?
💥We review the 74 recs made by the reviewers.
💥We write a response; we already have questions.
💥We continue to be in awe of and solidarity with the survivors who made this all happen.
If you want to contribute to our response: savetyneside.org/blog/tynesi…
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"staff raised concerns, felt concerns were ignored or not addressed"
"staff regularly described not feeling cared for or listened to on important matters"
feelings of - "what's the point in me raising something"
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The findings of the #TynesideCinema review into sexual harassment, assault and bullying in video form on their website. We're watching this now.
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#MeToo #CW sexual harassment, abuse, bullying
'Reflections' testimonial video from @FilmTVCharity:
"I've seen people coming up through the industry over the years who have been mistreated, and so when it comes to their turn they think that it's absolutely normal to bully other people."
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Our 2019 'Looking Glass' survey uncovered widespread bullying, 82% of workers had experienced or witnessed it.
Your words made a difference. We’re building anti-bullying services + resources as part of #bettermentalhealth in our industry. Find out more > bit.ly/2HktDLD
There’s a danger toxic malfunctioning orgs will flush out ‘problem staff’ then claim public money under the veil of COVID recovery tugging on the customer and funder heartstrings to do so
Surely the financial and strategic decisions behind any redundancies from #Lottery funded organisations should be transparent in any relief funding applications to @BFI and @ace__london
Surely the financial and strategic decisions behind any redundancies from #Lottery funded organisations should be transparent in any relief funding applications to @BFI and @ace__london