7. Power & Authorship

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On 25 May 2020, the murder of George Floyd shook the world, and the British media industry was no exception. In the weeks that followed, broadcasters lined up to make pledges: more Black talent on screen, more Black people behind the camera, more Black-owned companies getting commissions. Six years on, how many of those promises were kept? We put that question to two production company founders who’ve lived it. Andy Mundy-Castle of Doc Heart talks about why ownership isn’t enough without authorship, and how White Nanny, Black Child , his BAFTA-winning documentary, changed the course of his career. Luti Fagbenle of Osun Group traces his path from actor to music video producer to taking Blue…