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I believe the
organisation has
the framework and
methods for tackling
these unacceptable
behaviours
Jane Preston
Jane Preston has worked
within the creative industries
as a ballet dancer, actress
and, for the past 20 years,
as a multi award-winning
television producer, director,
executive producer and
journalist. Jane mentors
young filmmakers and sits
on the board of Women in
Film and Television (WFTV).
What drew you to serve on
CIISA’s Board?
Bullying harassment and
discrimination is embedded in
many workplace cultures within
the creative industries. I wanted
to serve on CIISA’s Board because
I believe the organisation has
the framework and methods
for tackling these unacceptable
behaviours and creating a safe,
positive and productive workplace
environment.
How does your professional
experience inform your work
with CIISA?
I’ve worked in television for over
20 years and have witnessed
repeated bullying, harassment and
discrimination in the workplace.
These behaviours invariably
go unreported and unchecked
because people feel there’s
currently no safe and effective
place for freelancers and staff
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members to register concerns,
without fear of a detrimental
impact on their reputation
and career. CIISA provides a
desperately needed intervention,
and a framework of professional
Standards, that will change and
improve outcomes for everybody
working in the creative industries.
What kind of impact do you
think CIISA will have?
CIISA is, literally, a game-changer.
Its framework of professional
Standards can improve the
working lives of people within the
creative industries by embedding
a culture where everybody is
respected and protected. It is a
force for good.
