The Film Gods Podcast Episode 101
EP.101 | DENNIS FRASER MBE | KEY GRIP Recorded in Oct 2020 “I got the opportunity to talk to Dennis at his office Chapman UK. I stopped off and bought some microphones on the way, as I had been doing…
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Garry “Gaz” Clemo: 11 September 1985 – 24 September 2024
“In loving memory of Garry Clemo who sadly passed away on 24th September 2024 Gaz, was born in Truro and raised in Marazion. He was proud to be Cornish and loved nothing more than returning home as often as he…
Industrial Briefing Report 2024
Please find a report of the industrial briefing that was delivered on the 4th September 2024. Films under 30M The union received an offer to negotiate a new agreement for feature films below 30 million earlier this year. Pact have…
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…
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…
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…
Luke Quigley: d. 22nd March 2024
Quigley Luke, 22nd March 2024, (Walkinstown and formerly of Ardmore Studios, Bray); unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Jo, loving dad of Louise, Carol and…
Introducing Scopics, our new Grips Branch Supporter
Introducing – Scopics Scopics is a dynamic start-up company based in Manchester, that specialises in providing innovative telescopic camera cranes. Introducing our latest product, the Scorpio 38, which we proudly present as ‘The Most Versatile Camera Crane.’ Designed with performance…
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.