Remembering former GTC Chair, Brian Rose
Sadly our past Chair and Council member of many years…
Oli Parry
Update on Bectu’s lobbying work around the Film and TV crisis
I wanted to update you on the continued work that we have been doing to highlight the crisis faced by lots of freelancers who usually work across film and TV. We shared the results of our February survey with broadcasters,…
Veteran’s Lunch 2024
The second weekend in May is time to dust off old jokes and polish up memories as the veterans and not so veteran grips come together to make merry at the wonderful venue Rucola in Little Chalfont. This year saw…
Industry Wide Shot / VFX training
Behind the screen: navigating downturn VFX experts highlight investments in training and advocate for diversifying content creation to ensure industry longevity. During industry downturns, focus naturally narrows with the expectation of eventual recovery. However, this outlook predominantly favours established professionals,…
Shane Hurlbut ASC / Música
BEHIND THE SCREENS Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ASC reveals how alongside Rudy Mancuso – director, writer, actor and composer of Música – they approached an in-camera split-screen scene. Rudy Mancuso, the director, writer, actor and composer of Música, and I had…
Important News About Holiday Pay
Holiday Pay Up to today employers were not permitted to “roll up” holiday pay, ie tell you that what you will be paid “includes” holiday pay. That changes as from today and as a result it is very important that every…
Mark Milsome Foundation Newsletter – April 2024
Latest news from The Mark Milsome Foundation -…
The GTC is delighted to welcome Godox as a patron company
The GTC is very pleased to announce Godox Photo Equipment…
New Purple Badge Grips!
Well done to the following trainees and uncertified grips for completing their Purple Badge assessment on Saturday: – Ryan West Leigh Hempsall Patrick Gillespie Callum Greenwood Connor McCarthy Ché Loncraine James Lyall Scott Rhodes Matt Gasper Lewis Rees Nele Wölk…
Barbie, Bridgerton and billions of pounds: how streaming – and tax breaks – fuelled the UK’s ‘Brollywood’ screen boom
Great locations, experienced crews and juicy incentives have made UK studios increasingly attractive, and brought Hollywood stars to the unlikeliest locations. But with budgets falling and a lack of skills training, could the bubble be about to burst? When Peter…
Meet Oscar!
He’s our ChatGPT-powered friend with an encyclopaedic knowledge of all thing’s cinematography from British Cinematographer. Ask him a question and you’ll be amazed by his response.