UK Film & TV Welfare Association Launches In Wake Of Death Of John Balson
deadline.comA film and TV welfare association has been launched in the wake of the tragic death of John Balson. Screendog Head of Production and Welfare Fiona Fletcher, Jude Spencer, the founder of Dolly Mental Health, and psychologist Howie Fine are behind the new initiative, which has sprung up swiftly following this week’s devastating news.
With the continuing rise in demand for true crime and reality TV, the initiative will address issues surrounding duty of care and welfare in the industry.
It said it is dedicated to “supporting productions in delivering the highest possible standards of duty of care, mental health and well-being for all contributors, staff and crew.” A set of principles, which can be read in full below, include establishing best practices around mental health, developing industry standard guidelines and being a champion for welfare budgets.
The association also called for more duty of care training, welfare producers and conversations with regulators. As the Film and TV Welfare Association (FTWVA) prepares for its official launch in September, it is inviting broadcasters, streamers and industry leaders to join the initiative and email: info@ftvwa.org.
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