Royalty payment services for UK's audiovisual industry. Serving performers, broadcasters, production companies & UK/US film studios. [email protected]
London, England
Joined January 2018
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Equity Distribution Services retweeted
Another great job by @EquityDS in making sure that Equity members get payments due to them by working under union contracts. You are always better off in a union. #ProudToBeEquity #JoinYourUnion
*ROYALTIES NEWS*
A massive £6.6M being paid this week to 14k performers thanks to @EquityUK agreements with ⤵️
Disney
MGM
Netflix
NBC Universal
HBO
Really Useful Group
ITV for shows on ITVX, +others
This is what a strong union looks like💪🏽✊🏼🔥
#ProudToBeEquity #JoinYourUnion
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And you thought The Clash were angry... Five women, one last chance 💥🤘
Watch the trailer for Sally Wainwright's brand-new drama, Riot Women.
Watch ➡️ bbc.in/4mhqtXK
ALT A woman with long red hair stands on stage, singing into a microphone
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37 UK TITLES feature in the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival line-up!
Find out which UK films and co-productions have been announced in an incredible year for the UK at @TIFF_NET:
screenuk.org/industry/articl…
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"They have broken the law. They have stolen our members' work"
Don't miss the most candid interview you'll read all week - @paulwfleming for @TheHouseMag
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“This technology is coming. It cannot and should not be stopped. It should be regulated"
@paulwfleming, gen sec of Equity, tells @siennamarla that government plans for AI in the creative industries are "very, very, very disappointing" and "legalise theft" politicshome.com/news/articl…
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🚨🌱 The Chancellor is currently reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @_CFTA petition to remind the UK Government: the arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. campaignforthearts.org/petit…
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Catch BAFTA’s panel, ‘The Future of Narrative in Film, Games and TV’ tomorrow at @londongamesfest Screen Play.
Hosted by the brilliant @ElleOsiliWood, the panel will feature:
✨Kate Saxon
✨Steve Goss
✨Charu Desodt
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In today's Daily Record, film star Richard E Grant is among a cast of big names backing the campaign to save River City. #ScotPapers
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With entertainment companies tightening their belts, programming budgets will likely fall. And because every company is investing more in live sports, those cuts will come at the expense of entertainment programming. hollywoodreporter.com/lists/…
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Labour are not delivering the change voters were promised.
Read Equity General Secretary @paulwfleming 's response to the Spring Statement calling for increased public investment into the arts and entertainment across the UK 👇
equity.org.uk/news/2025/labo…
Equity Distribution Services retweeted
If you're a member of @EquityUK but never been able to properly get involved, because you use #BSL - this March, you can get involved. Meetings in each region will be #BSLinterpreted
Equity = performing arts and entertainment trade union
Equity members: join your National or Regional Meeting this March!
It’s your chance to learn about our work & have your say on its future.
All meetings will have BSL interpretation 👌
Find details of all meetings at: equity.org.uk/news/2025/take……
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Bravo to @EquityAudio Vice Chair @LeonorLemee.
One week left to fight back! ✊🏻
RTs appreciated.
Tell Government to drop plans to allow #bigtech companies to scrape creators’ work for use in AI models without their consent or payment!
One week left to complete the Copyright and #AI consultation.
Take action now👇
equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…
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How to get paid in comedy 👇
Join us this Sunday at Leicester Comedy Festival to discuss how to navigate a career in comedy - from free events and profit shares to paid gigs and contracts.
When: Sunday 9 Feb, 4pm
Where: Leicester Gallery at De Monfort University
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We are in contact with ITV about the planned reduction of soap episodes.
We will defend continuing drama and campaign to secure the long-term future of these programmes which are so crucial to the health of UK production.
Full story 👇
equity.org.uk/news/2025/equi…
Equity Distribution Services retweeted
We have now surpassed £100 million in royalties paid out since @EquityUK took on distribution services less than 7 years ago.
Every penny from a collective agreement. Every pound negotiated by our union.
2024 was a record year; 2025 will be even better.
A productive start to 2025 🔽
💷£1.5M paid out to 2.5k performers
📺18 new sources of income from HBO, Sony, NBC Hallmark & others
🎞️First time royalties for Dune
Never miss out on royalties
✅always work on @EquityUK contracts
✅tell us if your bank/agency details change
Equity Distribution Services retweeted
A reminder from the @EquityAudio committee that at present NO companies are engaged on "@EquityUK terms" for AI Training despite what any job listings on @SpotlightUK or elsewhere might say!
Equity PACT rates are for film & tv work, not AI Training.
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Our friends at @EquityUK actors union have announced their actors' pension is fossil free + asked the government to green the pensions system!
This could unlock over £1 trillion in investments to build the safe, liveable retirement we’re saving for 🤯
theguardian.com/business/202…
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HBO boss Casey Bloys confirms the #GameofThrones movie first reported by THR is in development thr.cm/Aa7iIjw
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We urge members to exercise caution in relation to casting agency Mad Dog Casting Ltd, and a possibly related company called Somebody Ltd, following dozens of instances of non-payment and an escalation of legal action to recover money owed.
Read more 👇
equity.org.uk/news/2024/equi…
