Specialist Indies Launch Association of True Crime Producers

The Association of True Crime Producers (ATCP) has been formed by Avalon, FirstLookTV, ITN Productions, Monster Films, Peninsula Television, Phoenix Television, Rare TV, Revelation Films, Title Role and Woodcut Media in the U.K. and Ireland.

The founding members have committed to establishing best practice guidelines for the genre, making sure to put victims and their families at the center of the production process and enhancing duty of care practices. The companies will meet on a regular basis to ensure all members conform to the highest ethical standards and support the integrity of true-crime production.

Membership of the non-profit association is open to TV and film production companies, digital or podcast content producers, or individuals directly engaged in the production of true-crime content for domestic (U.K. and Ireland) or international consumption.

“As true-crime producers, we care deeply for those impacted by the stories we tell and have a duty of care to look after all those involved, from the contributors through to the production teams,” said Kate Beal, chair of the Association of True Crime Producers and founder of Woodcut Media. “The creation of the ATCP is the first step, allowing us to join forces under the one umbrella to take collective responsibility, share ideas, assess protocol, and maintain the reputation of the genre. I’m very grateful to my peers for collaborating on this meaningful and timely project.”