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Supporting the
board in socialising
CIISA’s work, and
galvanising support
and commitment from
the industry
Sara Putt
Sara Putt established Sara
Putt Associates in 1989,
where she remains as Agent
and Managing Director. Sara
is Chair of BAFTA where she
has been a Trustee since
2014. Sara is also a Trustee of
the Film and TV Charity and
sits on the Advisory Board of
the British Film Commission.
She was previously Deputy
Chair of Women in Film
and Television where she
served on the Board for
eight years. Sara has also
produced a number of short
films including the BAFTAnominated Tattoo.
How would you describe the role
of CIISA Board Advisor?
Very much around support and
challenge. Bringing my knowledge
of the industry and those working
in it to assist the board in scoping
out the most effective role for
CIISA, and also supporting the
Board in socialising CIISA’s work,
and galvanising support and
commitment from the industry.
How does your professional
experience inform your work
with CIISA?
Having looked after freelance
film and TV talent for over three
decades I am only too aware
of bullying, unprofessional and
bad behaviour which is all too
prevalent. I am also aware of how
afraid the freelance community
is to call out such behaviour for
fear of losing future employment;
and therefore how vital an
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independent body such as CIISA
is to move the dial on this
pervasive problem.
What kind of impact do you
think CIISA will have?
Bluntly, game-changing. In
protecting both employees
and freelancers and, equally
importantly, the employers
themselves.
