In Episode 163 of Just Get A Real Job, we're joined by Claire Duffy, the founder of the Glasgow TV Festival. With the television industry facing major challenges, Claire shares her insights on how we can drive meaningful change, challenge outdated systems, and create a more sustainable future for creatives.
In this episode, we discuss:
🎬 The vision behind the Glasgow TV Festival and why Claire founded it
📺 Why the TV industry needs disruption—and how we can fix it
🎭 Lessons modern TV can learn from old Hollywood
💡 The biggest lessons Claire has learned in her career
🛤️ Her journey into the creative industries and early career experiences
💼 Should creatives be more business-minded, or is entrepreneurship overrated?
👥 Why the industry is failing audiences—and what needs to change
📢 Claire’s advice for writers, producers, and anyone navigating the industry
If you care about the future of television, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that explores what’s broken, what’s working, and what we can do next.
Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csduffywriter/?hl=en
Glasgow Telly Festival:https://fikastudios.substack.com/p/what-is-a-glasgow-telly-festival?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The National Article: https://www.thenational.scot/news/25036687.river-city-script-editor-warns-lost-opportunities-scotland/?ref=eb&nid=1948&block=article_block_a&u=077ccd065ce39b0e16b06a803ce0ef76&date=250325
Cinora Interview - The cancellation of River City and what it means for UK TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_iStCXXgEs&t=311s
Live Q & A ‘Time travel is dangerous’ film: https://tickets.showcasecinemas.co.uk/login/0128/162457
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