Written by Kianna Best on Oct 15, 2024. Posted in General Interest

PGGB announces members of new EDI committee

The Producers Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) have announced that seven members will join the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee in line with the organisation’s efforts to raise standards of diversity and inclusion below-the-line in the UK’s feature film and HETV industries. The committee will be chaired by experienced wellbeing and inclusion consultant Valeria Bullo.

“I am passionate about improving the ways we work in production across film and TV,” commented Bullo. “I believe that meaningful change is essential for creating an industry where everyone feels valued and represented. Being part of this committee will allow me to collaborate with like-minded peers who share the same commitment to fostering positive change within the PGGB Membership and beyond. Together, we can drive initiatives that not only enhance our industry’s culture but also open doors for new voices and perspectives, ensuring that we make a lasting and tangible impact.”

The committee will make its first joint appearance at the Talent Mixer,  held between PGGB and Universal International Studios at NBC Universal’s space at St. Giles in London. Vice chairs alongside Bullo include line producer Benjamin Greencare and location manager Georgette Turner. Other committee members include producer Andy Noble, line producer Cyrus Patel, 1^st assistant director Ben Hughes and Universal International Studios VP production Laura Burrows.

“Improving diversity and inclusion in the film and TV workforce must underpin all that we do,” commented PGGB CEO Lyndsay Duthie. “This new EDI committee brings together respected voices from across the production landscape.  I know they will help us move forward with initiatives that will break down barriers and create pathways for under-represented talent to improve the industry for current and future generations.”

PGGB 2020 launched Diversity and Inclusion Action Group (DIAG) was the organisation’s first action group for EDI. Now the new committee brings its EDI focus with industry specific initiatives such as six Nations and Regions groups and Sustainability Committees. They will also build on initiatives such as the annual Telent Showcase centred around The Duke of Edinburgh Film & TV Inclusion Award which champions inspirational organisations who progress inclusion in the UK’s production workforce.

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