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Lotus Hannon
@lotushannon.bsky.social
Writer-Director
Ipso Facto Productions feature ON THE LINE
BFI NETWORK short RE-LIVE https://vimeo.com/748794840
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AI is here, and directors need protection for their copyright and transparency around how their work is being used.

We’re calling on directors and artists across the industry to write to their MP, and ask them to protect creative talent.

Find out more here: newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/
February 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Pleased to join the many creatives speaking out about the government's proposal to allow AI companies to copy creators’ work to train generative AI models unless they specifically "opt out".
Leading film industry figures hit back at UK government AI proposals
Producer Pippa Harris, Eon's Barbara Broccoli and directors Paul King and Martin McDonagh have signed a letter to The Times.
www.screendaily.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thrilled to be part of @directors-uk.bsky.social’s INSPIRE and mentored by director Jennie Darnell ✨
Announcing the talented directors taking part in #DirectorsUKInspire!

Meet our latest cohort here: ow.ly/PEU650UZc1M

Inspire is our director-to-director mentoring programme, which facilitates and supports structured mentorships for directors looking to reach the next stage in their career.
February 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Very disappointing to see all the measures put in place by BAFTA and @directors-uk.bsky.social still aren't garnering nominations (and therefore wins) for female directors: www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
‘Long way to go’ on gender parity in film and TV industry, Bafta chair says
Sara Putt cites lack of access and retention in an increasingly precarious industry
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What an amazing 225 film club screening at the BFI southbank last night! It was wonderful to share our short RE-LIVE with this special audience and be part of this curation of impactful, female led films.
December 6, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”

Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
December 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM
This is one of the reasons I wanted to make our BFI short film RE-LIVE.
Women have a right to enjoy exercising in public spaces alone and free from harm. 💪
#ReclaimYourRun
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Catcalls and being followed - why women fear running in the dark
Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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posting some blue skies from movies
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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"It's important culturally — this is about nurturing British stories and British storytellers."

Vice-Chair James Hawes spoke to @screendaily.com.web.brid.gy on the crucial role TV soaps play in supporting new talent and voices.

📰Pick up a copy to read more! Available in our Members' Lounge.
November 15, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Looking forward to sharing and interacting in positive content under a blue sky as we weather the shitstorm...
a pixel art of a man standing on a rock
ALT: a pixel art of a man standing on a rock
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM