The Film and TV Charity has appointed Dr Anthony Newton as its new Anti‑Racism Wellbeing Adviser, a specialist role created to support Black and Global Majority professionals working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema who are experiencing racism, racialised bullying or harassment.
The Anti-Racism Wellbeing Adviser will sit alongside the established Bullying Service Adviser in the Charity’s Support Services team. The role is funded by Reel Impact, the Charity’s programme to support the creation of a more inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist industry.
In his role, Newton will provide confidential one‑to‑one wellbeing support, guidance, and advocacy, helping clients understand their options, access emotional and practical support, and navigate the available next steps that feel right for them. He will also work closely with industry partners, Black and Global Majority‑led networks, and colleagues across the Charity to ensure anti‑racist practice is fully embedded within its wider wellbeing offer.
Newton is HCPC-registered, a member of the British Psychological Society, and registered as a Media Psychologist. His career includes work with employees at organisations such as Disney, Uber, Tesco, Royal Mail, Jaguar Land Rover, Klaviyo, and the Australian Football League. He has provided psychological assessment and support to Metropolitan Police officers in high-risk frontline roles, acted in a duty of care capacity for television productions, and in private practice offers individual therapy and clinical supervision to qualified and trainee psychologists. Newton also maintains a private practice at the Private Therapy Clinic. As a Black queer man with a deep personal commitment to anti-racist and intersectional practice, he brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to everything he does.
Newton said: “Film and television hold a unique place in our culture. The stories told there shape how we see the world and ourselves – often in ways we don’t consciously notice. I feel privileged to be joining the Film and TV Charity at this moment, and to support the talented people who bring those stories to life, particularly those who face racism and exclusion behind the scenes. My aim is to help create spaces where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported, and where their wellbeing is treated as non‑negotiable.”
Marcus Ryder, CEO at the Film and TV Charity, added: “Research consistently shows that Black and Global Majority people in the screen industry face structural racial barriers and need targeted support. We are therefore incredibly proud to create what we believe is an industry-first role, and Anthony’s appointment is an important step in strengthening our anti-racist wellbeing support. His clinical expertise and understanding of production environments will be invaluable as, with our support and the support of the wider industry, he scopes and develops the role and begins supporting clients later this year.”
Staff Reporter
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