Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
@mrbeak.bsky.social
Founder & Producer at #Beakus, an animation studio & IP generator in Lewes, UK. Co-Creator of #BigLizard & #OlobobTop, co-producer of #YakkaDee!
Thanks David!
December 30, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Thanks Louie. Feels like we are at a pivotal moment as the industry needs change, and fast!
December 30, 2024 at 6:12 PM
... creators for exploiting their work (my words, not hers!) and I think that could be the key to ensuring the 'crown jewel' (her words) of UK broadcasting remains a competitive (profitable) ecosystem for us all to work in. Now wouldn't that be good news for 2025!😁

End of rant!

#ChildrensTV
December 30, 2024 at 11:26 AM
... off kids content on our PSBs. If we level the playing field YouTube could still win the match. Though the biggest winner overall would clearly be our kids, and quality content.😋
A final thought - Lisa Nandy referred to the potential for digital platforms (YouTube) to properly compensate...

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December 30, 2024 at 11:25 AM
... co-productions that originate in the UK but can't all be made here because the production eco-system fails us.
But I would have liked to hear our PSBs railing against YouTube directly, in support of Lisa Nandy. It makes me wonder whether a regulated YouTube would in fact finally kill...

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December 30, 2024 at 11:24 AM
... would be ideal of course, but Lisa Nandy explained the biggest problem with such a scheme, namely that not enough kids got to see the finished content.😒
Increased tax breaks for UK-made and culturally targeted content is also very welcome. My suggestion would be to better support...

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December 30, 2024 at 11:24 AM