Iconic Gillette building to become film studio
Gillette Factory, image credit Steve Cadman, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 The building has already been used for several filming projects…
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CineCertified Future-proofs UK Camera Crew
Navigating post-pandemic challenges, UK camera crews face growing skills gaps. CineCertified offers a solution with structured training, safety standards and a clear path to proficiency. For those working in the film industry since the pandemic, it has felt like navigating…
Please help raise funds for Cancer Research UK
We live in a world where cancer affects so many lives. Like many, I never thought it would hit so close to home – until recently when my Dad, Russell Allen was diagnosed with lung cancer. It’s a heartbreaking…
Please complete the PACT/BECTU MMP Agreement Survey
The Major Motion Picture Agreement (MMPA) hasn’t been updated for some years, and in comparison to the newer TV Agreement there are some disadvantages. In light of this, there is a survey that was previously sent out and only gathered…
Kirk Thornton Funeral & GofundMe
There will be a service to celebrate Kirk Thornton’s life on Wednesday 26th February at 11am at Clandon Wood, Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7FN. Please car share where possible as parking is limited & wear appropriate footwear…
Official BFI statistics for 2024 reveal £5.6 billion film and high-end television production spend in the UK
UK/Ireland box office generates £979 million, with Wicked the biggest film of 2024 and Back to Black leading the UK independent chart. The latest official figures published today by the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit show that film and high-end…
BSC Expo 2025 – Venue: Battersea Evolution
For GBCT members only: Use the GBCT link to register for the BSC Expo on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 February Exhibitor list For members in & around London: CVP has kindly extended an invitation to visit their Fitzrovia,…
Malcolm Vinson – Honorary Associate BSC, GBCT 1939- 4 February 2025
Born in 1939, Malcolm worked his way through the industry from clapper loader to camera operator. One of his early assignments was operating on second unit of The New Avengers in 1976. Later, he graduated to first unit along with…
UK Launches Soft Power Council, Unveils $73M Creative Sector Funding Package
“From film and fashion to music and advertising, our creative industries are truly world-class and play a critical role in helping us … drive economic growth,” says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Creative businesses and projects across the UK are set…
Bill Geddes: 31st August 1939 – 5th January 2025
It is with great sadness that the Grips Branch announce that our dear friend and colleague, Bill Geddes, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening. His wife Helen thanks many of Bill’s oldest friends and colleagues in the film industry for…
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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.