How do you combat the isolation of freelance work when your entire industry runs on short-term contracts? And what can we learn from "considerate constructors" about treating our crews with the care they deserve? Sara Putt, founder of Sara Putt Associates and Chair of BAFTA, joins Keith Arrowsmith and Sally Bendtson to explore how to build a community that breaks down the isolation experienced by both freelancers and company leaders in the screen industries. With 35 years of experience as an agent and with her leadership roles at BAFTA and the Film and TV Charity, Sara brings unparalleled perspective on the challenges facing our rapidly changing sector. From the tangible benefits of networking events where opportunities are created and shared, to bridging the soft skills gap that leaves talented people struggling to manage large teams, Sara discusses the challenges facing the freelance backbone of our industry - and why she is positive about the future.  With insights ranging from French three-course film lunches to the potential return of eight-hour workdays, this conversation explores what it means to create sustainable, inclusive careers in the screen industry while maintaining the creativity and storytelling that defines our work. The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding. The isolation of freelance work, and why community building matters. Creating tangible employment opportunities through networking and collaboration. Remote technologies as tools for accessibility and regional inclusion. The soft skills gap: management training and professional development beyond technical skills Learning from other industries.  Business cases for inclusive practices and the role of CIISA standards CHAPTER MARKERS (0:00) Introduction with Sally Bendtson and Keith Arrowsmith (01:50) Challenges and Changes in the Industry (02:53) Building Resilience and Community (04:45) The Role of Freelancers and Building Relationships (09.53) The Importance of Soft Skills (13:48) Learning from Other Industries and Countries (23:13) Conclusion with Sally Bendtson and Keith Arrowsmith LINKS WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/ Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/ Sally Bendtson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallybendtson/ Limelight HR: https://limelighthr.co.uk/ BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/ National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/ Sara Putt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraputt/ Sara Putt Associates: https://www.saraputtassociates.co.uk/ BAFTA: https://www.bafta.org/ The Film and TV Charity: https://www.filmtvcharity.org.uk/Creative UK: https://www.wearecreative.uk/