TMDb/Severance TV Top U.K. TV directors demand fair streaming royalties. An open letter from Directors U.K. calls for sustainable income for creators. April 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The leading directors from the U.K. television industry have united to issue a powerful call to streaming services regarding compensation. An open letter, coordinated by copyright management group Directors U.K., highlights the vital importance of royalties as a sustainable income source for directors.