Together TV sat down with Shiva Raichandani to discuss their excitement around the filmmaking process, what the Diverse Film Fund opportunity means to them, and the stigma around the trans transitioning process.
Adoption is a wonderful option and can be a delicate subject. Often, only the straightforward success stories are shared. What happens when potential adopters get caught in the complicated process? Ross Adams, an award-winning actor best known for his role as Scott Drinkwell in Hollyoaks and a Diverse Film Fund filmmaker has created a film unravelling his painful adoption journey. Together TV sat down with Ross to discuss his experience as a first-time filmmaker, receiving the fund and support from Together TV, and the difficulties of balancing executive and on-screen roles.
- Social Purpose Broadcaster Together TV is back on Freeview, with over 20m households once again having access to the channel’s warming blend of feel-good and motivating programming.
- Together TV is available on Freeview channel 83 and a brand new Together TV +1 channel on Freeview channel 92.
- A new ‘DIY Challenge’ - in partnership with UK Men’s Sheds Association - is being launched, hosted by fan favourite and DIY show presenter, Dave Wellman, known from ‘New Home DIY’
- Following the popularity, success and social impact of the Sunflower Challenge - run by the channel in the spring with over 100,000 participants growing sunflowers so far - this next ‘Challenge’ will encourage viewers to make three showstopping DIY projects to Channel Your Inner Maker by boosting their skills, sense of community and wellbeing during tough and isolating winter months.
- 85% of Together TV viewers said that they have done something good as a result of watching the channel and being part of its initiatives (Opinium, July 2022)
There are four wonderful filmmakers to spotlight for Together TV's 2022 Diverse Film Fund: Queer Lives Together. Today, it's Tom Gaisford and his film Come Out Fighting. We sat down with Tom to discuss how his industry background influenced his work, taking on directing for the first time, and the beauty of documentaries.
There are four wonderful filmmakers to spotlight for Together TV's 2022 Diverse Film Fund: Queer Lives Together. Today, it's Anna Mouzouri and her film Mermaids Really Do Exist. We sat down with Anna to learn about her process, the benefits of the Diverse Film Fund, and future filmmaking plans.
We have great news! Together TV is back on Freeview across the UK.
In June 2022, Freeview made some changes to the way it was broadcasting Together TV, which amounted to many of our viewers unable to watch us. Our team worked hard to launch an alternative viewing experience which would help some viewers who had TV's connected to the internet.
We're in the homestretch for our 2022 Diverse Film Fund filmmakers! In the brief lull between putting the polishing touches on their films and releasing them to the world, Together TV had a chance to sit down with our filmmakers and discuss their creative processes. Find out about what it takes to make a documentary, where their inspiration came from, and the resources Together TV provided.
Have you always dreamed of working in TV? Together TV has a unique opening and it's the perfect step for anyone looking to kickstart a career in television.
Apply for our open position of Scheduling Assistant to join its small team that strives to inspire postive change through telly.
