Freelance and self-employed workers are in ‘precarious financial position’ as many fear they are falling through the cracks
Production crew and cinema staff still fear losing their jobs and income despite
UK government plans to address loss of income and jobs after the coronavirus pandemic brought the film industry virtually to a standstill.
After a national cinema closure came into effect on 17 March, the actions of the UK’s biggest chains, including Cineworld and the Cineworld-owned Picturehouse, sparked widespread protest. Both chains, as well as Odeon and Empire Cinemas, have now said they will furlough employees along the lines of the government’s coronavirus job retention scheme, which offers to cover 80% of employees’ wages.