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Channel 4 acquired Firecrest Films in first deal under Creative Investment Fund 16 SEP 2025

Deals

Channel 4 acquired Firecrest Films in first deal under Creative Investment Fund

The broadcaster secures majority ownership of Glasgow-based Firecrest Films, a BAFTA-winning indie with nearly 100 staff and six projects in the pipeline for Amazon Prime Video, as part of its Fast Forward strategy to expand IP ownership and revenue diversification.
Sweden: consumption reaches an average of 100 daily minutes of online video 22 AUG 2025

Markets

Sweden: consumption reaches an average of 100 daily minutes of online video

Half of this time is spent on ad-funded services, corresponding to roughly 50 minutes daily. Consumption is particularly high among younger audiences, where global platforms dominate.
Disney's Tom McDonald appointed new Chair of the Grierson Trust 22 AUG 2025

Corporate Moves

Disney's Tom McDonald appointed new Chair of the Grierson Trust

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, McDonald will work closely with the Board and Managing Director to guide the Trust’s strategic direction, champion fundraising efforts, and strengthen industry engagement, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping sustain its place as a cornerstone of the UK’s documentary filmmaking community.
Canadian screen agencies unite to boost audience insight and engagement 22 AUG 2025

Deals

Canadian screen agencies unite to boost audience insight and engagement

The Canada Media Fund, the Indigenous Screen Office, the National Film Board of Canada, and Telefilm Canada are joining forces to better understand and connect with audiences nationwide.
Screen Australia and YouTube back four new creator teams in $480,000 “Skip Ahead” initiative 19 AUG 2025

Streaming

Screen Australia and YouTube back four new creator teams in $480,000 “Skip Ahead” initiative

The tenth edition of the program supports “Garn: The Series,” “BUG,” “Re:Plastic,” and “The Vegetable Plot,” with 43 creative teams funded since the scheme’s 2014 launch.