Ben Croll As director Alex Ruhl’s “Rock, Paper, Scissors” continues an international festival tour, the project’s funder has sent out a message to other immersive titles considering public support: BFI Network is open for business. “We are open for all applications, and accepting narrative fiction VR projects,” says BFI Network talent exec Alexzandra Jackson. “I had such a good experience working with Alex [Ruhl] on ‘Rock, Paper, Scissor’ that I would certainly love the opportunity to work on more.” The new and emerging talent arm of the BFI, BFI Network looks to invest in filmmakers outside of London and Southeast England, keeping scouts in a number of English regions and satellite offices in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Since 2018, the development org has held an annual call for projects, offering up to £25,000 ($31,500) for short narrative fiction development titles.
Thousands of RMT union members in Network Rail vote to accept pay offer
20.03.2023 - 17:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Thousands of members of the RMT union in Network Rail have voted to accept a pay offer.
All industrial action was suspended earlier this month after rail staff received the proposed increase. The union has now confirmed that the offer has been accepted.
In a statement the union earlier said: "The RMT National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend all industrial action on Network Rail following receipt of a new offer from the employer. Further updates will be given on all aspects of the national rail dispute in the coming days."
Members of the RMT had been taking part in walkouts for months in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Staff were due to walk out across 14 train operators on March 16, 18 and 20, and April 1. The union, which represents 40,000 workers, had accused employers of refusing to put any new offers on the table.
Members rejected a previous offer which included a 5% pay rise, backdated to January 2022 and a 4% hike for 2023 but was conditional on accepting conditions viewed as unfavourable. The union said that the conditions would mean reductions in maintenance tasks which would make the railways less safe.
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