. "We are all here because we want to tell compelling and impactful stories, and no member of a cast or crew should ever be put in a position where they feel unsafe, exploited or mismanaged — especially when making sensitive material. Throughout my career, I have seen how vitally important it is to know how to approach sensitive content with professionalism."
Added White: "The guidelines created by Directors UK set the standard for directing intimate scenes, and will help to foster a safe working environment for everyone on a film or television set." The guidelines were produced in consultation with Directors UK member directors, industry bodies and with professionals from across the disciplines to ensure standardized best practice throughout the industry. It also comes supported by BAFTA, BFI, the Casting Directors’ Guild, Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, as well as industry advocacy groups Era 5050 and Time’s Up UK.
"Directors UK were hugely instrumental in shaping the cross-industry bullying and harassment guidance which we published in 2018," said BAFTA in a statement.
"We created these guidelines to encourage directors to think twice about the environment they create in auditions and on set," said Directors UK campaigns and engagement manager Natasha Moore. "Directors can use their influence to nurture a safe working environment for all, and this is keenly felt when rehearsing and filming vulnerable and sensitive scenes.
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