The Independent Podcast Awards 2024 are now open for entry, with entry fees held at 2023 prices, and brand new categories added too. The deadline for entries is Friday 31st May which gives indie podcasters two months to get their submissions in.
The Awards were set up in 2023 by whynow Media and Em McGowan from the Verbal Diorama podcast, for podcasts that are truly independent of corporate ties and celebrity hosts. With the aim of highlighting shows that other awards events often pass over, the already-popular awards are open to podcasts in the UK and Ireland.
New categories for 2024 are Branded Content, Lifestyle, The Outdoors & Adventure, and Parenting, taking the total number to 25. This of course includes the overall Independent Podcast of the Year which is chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Due to their popularity, Best Artwork and Best Jingle are also making a return to the lineup.
The Awards were set up in 2023 by whynow Media and Em McGowan from the Verbal Diorama podcast, for podcasts that are truly independent of corporate ties and celebrity hosts. With the aim of highlighting shows that other awards events often pass over, the already-popular awards are open to podcasts in the UK and Ireland.
New categories for 2024 are Branded Content, Lifestyle, The Outdoors & Adventure, and Parenting, taking the total number to 25. This of course includes the overall Independent Podcast of the Year which is chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Due to their popularity, Best Artwork and Best Jingle are also making a return to the lineup.
- 4/10/2024
- Podnews.net
The co-directors of the British Independent Film Awards (Bifas) have revealed the funding challenges the organisation is facing as it launches the second Springboard programme to support producers.
“We’re facing a very challenging funding environment,” said Amy Gustin and Deena Wallace, co-directors of the organisation, in a joint interview with Screen.
“We have no core funding and the income from the awards doesn’t cover the year-round costs of the organisation. Programmes like Springboard, our Ed&i training, or the post-Covid audience development work that was supported by the BFI Audience Fund were project-based and time-limited.”
Bifa runs year-round...
“We’re facing a very challenging funding environment,” said Amy Gustin and Deena Wallace, co-directors of the organisation, in a joint interview with Screen.
“We have no core funding and the income from the awards doesn’t cover the year-round costs of the organisation. Programmes like Springboard, our Ed&i training, or the post-Covid audience development work that was supported by the BFI Audience Fund were project-based and time-limited.”
Bifa runs year-round...
- 3/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Podcast Awards team is delighted to confirm that the event will return in 2024, with entries opening in Spring. The awards will take place at Kings Place in Kings Cross on Wednesday 23rd October.
Launched by whynow and Verbal Diorama in 2023 to great success, the awards celebrate the truly independent podcasts in the community. Those that don’t have huge brands behind them or celebrities fronting them.
The 2023 awards received over 350 entries, with more than 130 being shortlisted across 22 categories. The overall Independent Podcast of the Year was won by Celebrity Catchup: Life After That Thing I Did, hosted and produced by Genevieve Hassan.
Emma Turner, Head of Events & Publicity at whynow said: ‘We’re delighted to be bringing the Independent Podcast Awards back for their second year. We were blown away by the response last year, and we’re hoping that many more independent podcasters will enter their shows into this year’s awards.
Launched by whynow and Verbal Diorama in 2023 to great success, the awards celebrate the truly independent podcasts in the community. Those that don’t have huge brands behind them or celebrities fronting them.
The 2023 awards received over 350 entries, with more than 130 being shortlisted across 22 categories. The overall Independent Podcast of the Year was won by Celebrity Catchup: Life After That Thing I Did, hosted and produced by Genevieve Hassan.
Emma Turner, Head of Events & Publicity at whynow said: ‘We’re delighted to be bringing the Independent Podcast Awards back for their second year. We were blown away by the response last year, and we’re hoping that many more independent podcasters will enter their shows into this year’s awards.
- 2/21/2024
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: ScreenSkills has backed a course to discover the next generation of disabled directors, writers and producers.
The UK training body has joined forces with film training and production specialist 104 Films on the course, which kicks off today.
The participants will have a week of workshops and training with top industry figures including BAFTA-longlisted disabled filmmaker Ella Glendining, BBC Film’s Kristin Irving, Film4’s Max Park, Mia Bayes from the BFI and Netflix’s Bradley Quirk.
The training program is funded by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. A scaled-down version ran in 2022 but this is the first in person.
The move comes with the UK industry committing to various programs in order to boost disability representation. The newly-formed TV Access Project is targeting no disabled talent to feel excluded by 2030.
Emma Turner, Head of Film, Animation and Future Skills at ScreenSkills, said: “The...
The UK training body has joined forces with film training and production specialist 104 Films on the course, which kicks off today.
The participants will have a week of workshops and training with top industry figures including BAFTA-longlisted disabled filmmaker Ella Glendining, BBC Film’s Kristin Irving, Film4’s Max Park, Mia Bayes from the BFI and Netflix’s Bradley Quirk.
The training program is funded by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. A scaled-down version ran in 2022 but this is the first in person.
The move comes with the UK industry committing to various programs in order to boost disability representation. The newly-formed TV Access Project is targeting no disabled talent to feel excluded by 2030.
Emma Turner, Head of Film, Animation and Future Skills at ScreenSkills, said: “The...
- 1/15/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The winners of the first ever Independent Podcast Awards were revealed on Monday 30th October, with Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did taking home the top prize..
The winner of the Independent Podcast of the Year category was chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did was crowned the winner in the Best Film & TV category, before going on to win the night’s most coveted prize.
The judges said that what the podcast’s host, Genevieve Hassan, has been able to do with this show is an incredible testament to the power of podcasts; the power of persistence; and the power, creativity and passion of the independent podcast community in the UK and Ireland today.
The awards were launched by whynow Media in conjunction with the Verbal Diorama podcast – itself an indie – and seek to celebrate...
The winner of the Independent Podcast of the Year category was chosen from the winners of all the other categories. Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did was crowned the winner in the Best Film & TV category, before going on to win the night’s most coveted prize.
The judges said that what the podcast’s host, Genevieve Hassan, has been able to do with this show is an incredible testament to the power of podcasts; the power of persistence; and the power, creativity and passion of the independent podcast community in the UK and Ireland today.
The awards were launched by whynow Media in conjunction with the Verbal Diorama podcast – itself an indie – and seek to celebrate...
- 11/1/2023
- Podnews.net
A new ScreenSkills exhibition and distribution group has also formed, featuring UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp and Film Export UK’s Charlie Bloye.
UK training body ScreenSkills has unveiled the 11 new members of its Film Skills Council, including Neon Films’ Nicky Bentham and Working Title Films’ head of production Sarah-Jane Wright.
They are joined by producers Ameenah Ayub Allen; Ciara Barry and Rosie Crerar of barry crerar; Jennifer Monks of The Fold; Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures; Story Compound’s Tolu Stedford; and Delta Pictures’ Adam Partridge.
Also new to the council is BBC Film’s head of production...
UK training body ScreenSkills has unveiled the 11 new members of its Film Skills Council, including Neon Films’ Nicky Bentham and Working Title Films’ head of production Sarah-Jane Wright.
They are joined by producers Ameenah Ayub Allen; Ciara Barry and Rosie Crerar of barry crerar; Jennifer Monks of The Fold; Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures; Story Compound’s Tolu Stedford; and Delta Pictures’ Adam Partridge.
Also new to the council is BBC Film’s head of production...
- 9/13/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
The event was held at Home House, London on July 5
Screen celebrated the launch of the UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow 2023 with a party at Home House, London on Wednesday, July 5.
Most of this year’s Stars were in attendance, including Kit Connor, Ruby Stokes, Leo Woodall, Ronke Adekoluejo, Rory Fleck Byrne and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Other guests included producers Emily Morgan, Duncan Kenworthy and Tolu Stedford; British Council’s Catherine Bray and Briony Hanson; BBC Films’ Eva Yates; Amazon Prime Video’s Dan Grabiner, and ScreenSkill’s Emma Turner.
Prime Video returned as the headline sponsor for the fourth consecutive year,...
Screen celebrated the launch of the UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow 2023 with a party at Home House, London on Wednesday, July 5.
Most of this year’s Stars were in attendance, including Kit Connor, Ruby Stokes, Leo Woodall, Ronke Adekoluejo, Rory Fleck Byrne and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Other guests included producers Emily Morgan, Duncan Kenworthy and Tolu Stedford; British Council’s Catherine Bray and Briony Hanson; BBC Films’ Eva Yates; Amazon Prime Video’s Dan Grabiner, and ScreenSkill’s Emma Turner.
Prime Video returned as the headline sponsor for the fourth consecutive year,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Podcast Awards are media partners for the Podcasting, Seriously Fund which offers reimbursement for award entrants, supporting 200+ independent audio producers every year.
The Fund aims to make audio awards and competitions more inclusive, elevate the work of creators who may not have yet achieved the recognition they deserve, and help create opportunities for underrepresented communities, independent producers and early-career aspirants.
Lwc Studios, the Fund’s pro bono operator in the US, alongside Air, Pacific Content, Acast, and Triton Digital as fund partners, launched The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund to support independent Bipoc, Queer and Trans audio professionals in submitting their work to key media and journalism awards. The Fund covers submission fees for producers, editors, and others.
The Fund covers entry fees for high-quality work to podcast/media/journalism awards, accepting applications on a rolling, year-round basis. The Fund has also been extended to cover enrolment/registration fees for audio production training courses.
The Fund aims to make audio awards and competitions more inclusive, elevate the work of creators who may not have yet achieved the recognition they deserve, and help create opportunities for underrepresented communities, independent producers and early-career aspirants.
Lwc Studios, the Fund’s pro bono operator in the US, alongside Air, Pacific Content, Acast, and Triton Digital as fund partners, launched The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund to support independent Bipoc, Queer and Trans audio professionals in submitting their work to key media and journalism awards. The Fund covers submission fees for producers, editors, and others.
The Fund covers entry fees for high-quality work to podcast/media/journalism awards, accepting applications on a rolling, year-round basis. The Fund has also been extended to cover enrolment/registration fees for audio production training courses.
- 6/16/2023
- Podnews.net
whynow and Verbal Diorama have joined forces to launch the inaugural Independent Podcast Awards, which will take place in London later this year. The awards are open for entry now, with bookings for the event opening later in the summer.
The awards seek to celebrate the truly independent talent of UK based podcasters that don’t have the financial backing of brands to support them. There are 18 categories, including True Crime, Sport, Music and Film & TV, and an Overall Podcast of the Year will be chosen from the winners of each category.
Whynow is a growing media production company based in London and is the home to the award-winning Film Stories Podcast, and launched its spin off show, The Film Quiz Podcast, in 2022.
Verbal Diorama, itself an independent podcast, was founded in 2019. It's the podcast all about the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't. It recently celebrated releasing 200 episodes,...
The awards seek to celebrate the truly independent talent of UK based podcasters that don’t have the financial backing of brands to support them. There are 18 categories, including True Crime, Sport, Music and Film & TV, and an Overall Podcast of the Year will be chosen from the winners of each category.
Whynow is a growing media production company based in London and is the home to the award-winning Film Stories Podcast, and launched its spin off show, The Film Quiz Podcast, in 2022.
Verbal Diorama, itself an independent podcast, was founded in 2019. It's the podcast all about the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't. It recently celebrated releasing 200 episodes,...
- 5/31/2023
- Podnews.net
Ellis-Unwin is to return to full-time producing having held the post of head of film and animation at ScreenSkills since 2017.
Gareth Ellis-Unwin, head of film and animation at UK film and television training body ScreenSkills, is stepping down from his role to return to full-time producing.
The King’s Speech producer will leave ScreenSkills at the end of May with two film projects already in the works. Emma Turner, currently head of film continuing professional development and future skills, has been appointed head of film and animation on an interim basis.
Ellis-Unwin joined ScreenSkills in 2017, and has been responsible for...
Gareth Ellis-Unwin, head of film and animation at UK film and television training body ScreenSkills, is stepping down from his role to return to full-time producing.
The King’s Speech producer will leave ScreenSkills at the end of May with two film projects already in the works. Emma Turner, currently head of film continuing professional development and future skills, has been appointed head of film and animation on an interim basis.
Ellis-Unwin joined ScreenSkills in 2017, and has been responsible for...
- 4/5/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Appointments
Argonon Group, the parent company behind “The Masked Singer U.K.,” has appointed former Jupiter Entertainment executive VP Steve McGovern as COO of its U.S. business with a remit across Leopard USA, Rose Rock Entertainment and future U.S. operations including acquisitions.
Argonon, a global production group headquartered in the U.K. and U.S., owns Scottish indie production company Bandicoot, which makes the U.K. version of “The Masked Singer” as well as “The Masked Dancer.”
As part of the group’s strategic shift to the West Coast and upscaled focus on streamers, networks and platforms, McGovern’s role will be based in Los Angeles. Shirley Escott, currently Leopard USA’s COO, relocates to London to pursue other projects after five years in the post. McGovern will report into Argonon CEO James Burstall and Laura Bessell, Argonon’s global COO.
The role will see McGovern work closely...
Argonon Group, the parent company behind “The Masked Singer U.K.,” has appointed former Jupiter Entertainment executive VP Steve McGovern as COO of its U.S. business with a remit across Leopard USA, Rose Rock Entertainment and future U.S. operations including acquisitions.
Argonon, a global production group headquartered in the U.K. and U.S., owns Scottish indie production company Bandicoot, which makes the U.K. version of “The Masked Singer” as well as “The Masked Dancer.”
As part of the group’s strategic shift to the West Coast and upscaled focus on streamers, networks and platforms, McGovern’s role will be based in Los Angeles. Shirley Escott, currently Leopard USA’s COO, relocates to London to pursue other projects after five years in the post. McGovern will report into Argonon CEO James Burstall and Laura Bessell, Argonon’s global COO.
The role will see McGovern work closely...
- 4/5/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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