Indies attack 15% cuts

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BBC director general Mark ThompsonEs proposal for 15% cut in the hourly cost of commissions is being criticized by indies and in-house producers. Thompson is pointing to BBCIEs Doctors as an example of programmes that could be made on low budgets. However, programme-makers are attacking the move as they feel it would be very difficult to do so for low budget programmes that are already constrained by finances. The creation of the ewindow of creative competitionE (WOCC) is being received well, as it ensures 25% of commissions to all.

Production management, Television programs, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Independent filmmakers

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Report rejects BBC license fee claims

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The BBC's license fee settlement was rejected by a report commissioned by media secretary Tessa Jowell as the corporation's sum did not add up.

Reports

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BBC joins 1.5m pounds docs initiative

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The BBC has infused 500,000 pounds in a new fund for theatrically-released documentary films. The fund is valued at 1.5 million pounds.

MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Documentary films, Documentary movies

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