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Committee 2024 - 2025
Arthur Harrison - Chair
1st Assistant Editor & VFX Editor / Film & TV Drama
As a trainee assistant editor in 2016 I remember feeling the same anxiety many had felt when going out to find their next gig - how do I negotiate fairer deals for myself? What skills should I focus on? How much experience do I need to step up? I really wanted a form of guidance so that I could understand what was reasonable and fair in terms of expectations, both from myself and the companies I was working for. That’s when I first discovered Bectu. Bectu not only provides a network of support for post production and facilities workers but it also provides an active voice in improving working conditions for all of its members. That’s something I really wanted to be involved in which led to me joining up and being an active member.
As a trainee assistant editor in 2016 I remember feeling the same anxiety many had felt when going out to find their next gig - how do I negotiate fairer deals for myself? What skills should I focus on? How much experience do I need to step up? I really wanted a form of guidance so that I could understand what was reasonable and fair in terms of expectations, both from myself and the companies I was working for. That’s when I first discovered Bectu. Bectu not only provides a network of support for post production and facilities workers but it also provides an active voice in improving working conditions for all of its members. That’s something I really wanted to be involved in which led to me joining up and being an active member.
Charlotte Baker - Newsletter Rep
1st Assistant Editor/ Film & TV Drama
The last few years have been exceedingly tough on our industry; I have watched post production houses that have stood for decades go under, and both skilled colleagues and talented trainees struggling to find work. I joined Bectu to become part of a team dedicated to helping workers through these struggles. I have followed The Rough Assembly for several years and utilised their resources in my work, from the Assistants Toolkit to the Rates Cards. I have also benefited socially from the Welsh Bectu branches. I’m excited to help improve working conditions and navigate these tumultuous times, especially for both freelancers and underpaid positions within post. Everyone matters and everyone should know their worth.
The last few years have been exceedingly tough on our industry; I have watched post production houses that have stood for decades go under, and both skilled colleagues and talented trainees struggling to find work. I joined Bectu to become part of a team dedicated to helping workers through these struggles. I have followed The Rough Assembly for several years and utilised their resources in my work, from the Assistants Toolkit to the Rates Cards. I have also benefited socially from the Welsh Bectu branches. I’m excited to help improve working conditions and navigate these tumultuous times, especially for both freelancers and underpaid positions within post. Everyone matters and everyone should know their worth.
Christopher CF Chow - Equality and Diversity and Negotiations Rep
Editor / Film & TV Drama
I rejoined Bectu because I was impressed with the work The Rough Assembly has done in the past few years. Frustratingly the progress on diversity and inclusiveness within our industry remains slow. There is huge amount of work ahead of us and we can only make positive change if we do it together as a community.
I rejoined Bectu because I was impressed with the work The Rough Assembly has done in the past few years. Frustratingly the progress on diversity and inclusiveness within our industry remains slow. There is huge amount of work ahead of us and we can only make positive change if we do it together as a community.
Chris Travis - Factual Lead Rep
Editor / Factual.
I joined Bectu to become part of a community working to improve both the working conditions and the quality of output in our industry. I think the inevitable race to the bottom of pay and conditions that comes without a strong voice for workers harms everyone when the quality suffers and the UK loses its global reputation as a place to make great film and television.
I joined Bectu to become part of a community working to improve both the working conditions and the quality of output in our industry. I think the inevitable race to the bottom of pay and conditions that comes without a strong voice for workers harms everyone when the quality suffers and the UK loses its global reputation as a place to make great film and television.
David Thompson - Factual Rep
Editor / Factual .
I joined Bectu to look for ways to support factual editors and assistants in our challenging and fast-changing industry. Our roles can be isolating and demanding, but I believe by working together we can make working in factual post a happier, healthier experience.
I joined Bectu to look for ways to support factual editors and assistants in our challenging and fast-changing industry. Our roles can be isolating and demanding, but I believe by working together we can make working in factual post a happier, healthier experience.
Eddie Mould - Minutes Secretary
Editorial Trainee / Film & TV Drama
As someone at the beginnings of their journey within Post Production, I joined Bectu to better understand the inner-workings of this industry and to help address issues from the point of view of those who are just starting out. I hope that the maze to entry will one day be wholly accepting, accessible and easier to follow.
As someone at the beginnings of their journey within Post Production, I joined Bectu to better understand the inner-workings of this industry and to help address issues from the point of view of those who are just starting out. I hope that the maze to entry will one day be wholly accepting, accessible and easier to follow.
Eleanor Adler - Secretary
2nd Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama
I joined Bectu because we can only improve the challenges we face in our industry by working together. I would like to support our branch in highlighting issues for new entrants and finding ways we can support students who want to start out in Post Production.
I joined Bectu because we can only improve the challenges we face in our industry by working together. I would like to support our branch in highlighting issues for new entrants and finding ways we can support students who want to start out in Post Production.
Ellie Stiles - TV Drama Rep
2nd Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama
I joined Bectu because I believe in the community and wanted to be part of pushing for a fairer, more sustainable future in post - for ourselves and the planet. If we don’t talk as freelancers, then who is going to look out for us?
I joined Bectu because I believe in the community and wanted to be part of pushing for a fairer, more sustainable future in post - for ourselves and the planet. If we don’t talk as freelancers, then who is going to look out for us?
Giovanni Todeschini - Meetings Secretary
1st Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama.
I believe that every worker, either employed or freelance, must rest assured that a trade union exists to look after their interests - from receiving a fair pay to having their human rights respected on the workplace. This is only possible when the community comes together and organises around the issues which are affecting it. I joined Bectu to contribute to its continuing mission of supporting people in the creative industries.
I believe that every worker, either employed or freelance, must rest assured that a trade union exists to look after their interests - from receiving a fair pay to having their human rights respected on the workplace. This is only possible when the community comes together and organises around the issues which are affecting it. I joined Bectu to contribute to its continuing mission of supporting people in the creative industries.
Inka Ritola - Social Media and Equality and Diversity Rep
Assistant Editor / Factual
I have joined the committee as I feel my experience over the last few years can help address ongoing issues within the industry.
There are many areas that still need improvement, including working hours, rates and consistency of pay, correct credits and diversity. I’m hoping by being part of the union I can contribute to bringing long term solutions to these issues.
I have joined the committee as I feel my experience over the last few years can help address ongoing issues within the industry.
There are many areas that still need improvement, including working hours, rates and consistency of pay, correct credits and diversity. I’m hoping by being part of the union I can contribute to bringing long term solutions to these issues.
Kallis Shamaris - Post Sound Rep & Negotiations Rep
ADR Supervisor, Dialogue & ADR Editor / Film & TV
For too long Post Sound professionals have accepted working conditions that wouldn’t be acceptable to many of our colleagues working onset or on location . With no contracts or terms & conditions we’re often expected to work excessively long hours and weekends. More and more of us are working from home , becoming even more isolated . After years of complaining amongst ourselves and nothing changing ,it’s time to get organised . We can never achieve anything on a one to one basis with an employer - we need the collective bargaining power of BECTU. It’s been amazing to see what the editors have achieved so far in our branch of BECTU. With Facilities and post supervisors adopting the sound post rate cards we’re starting to see some progress and I hope that we can further continue improving workers rights across the board whether you are working on a big movie or a modest TV show.
For too long Post Sound professionals have accepted working conditions that wouldn’t be acceptable to many of our colleagues working onset or on location . With no contracts or terms & conditions we’re often expected to work excessively long hours and weekends. More and more of us are working from home , becoming even more isolated . After years of complaining amongst ourselves and nothing changing ,it’s time to get organised . We can never achieve anything on a one to one basis with an employer - we need the collective bargaining power of BECTU. It’s been amazing to see what the editors have achieved so far in our branch of BECTU. With Facilities and post supervisors adopting the sound post rate cards we’re starting to see some progress and I hope that we can further continue improving workers rights across the board whether you are working on a big movie or a modest TV show.
Louisa Hawkins - TV Drama Rep
1st Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama
I joined Bectu because I feel it’s important to ensure that we get the best possible working conditions in this industry. I love my job, but the narrative that we should put our jobs above everything else in our lives is exhausting and unsustainable. I have seen a cultural shift over the past few years, with a lot of people recognising the importance of a work/life balance, but I also know that we need the power of collective bargaining and organisation to make lasting, meaningful change.
I joined Bectu because I feel it’s important to ensure that we get the best possible working conditions in this industry. I love my job, but the narrative that we should put our jobs above everything else in our lives is exhausting and unsustainable. I have seen a cultural shift over the past few years, with a lot of people recognising the importance of a work/life balance, but I also know that we need the power of collective bargaining and organisation to make lasting, meaningful change.
Oliver Bauer - Minutes Secretary
1st Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama
I joined Bectu because, as freelancers in post, it can sometimes feel like you are on your own. Being a part of the union, we can work together as a community to improve compensation, work/life balance and support for everyone.
I joined Bectu because, as freelancers in post, it can sometimes feel like you are on your own. Being a part of the union, we can work together as a community to improve compensation, work/life balance and support for everyone.
Peter Warnock - Post Sound Lead Rep & Negotiations Rep
Sound Editor, Assistant Sound Editor / Film and TV Drama
I joined Bectu with the hope that, collectively, we can improve working conditions and pay for everyone working within post production. I'm looking forward to assisting our branch in future efforts to make positive changes within our industry.
I joined Bectu with the hope that, collectively, we can improve working conditions and pay for everyone working within post production. I'm looking forward to assisting our branch in future efforts to make positive changes within our industry.
Philip Brereton - Rates Rep
Assistant Editor / Film & TV
I am an assistant editor and editor, and have been working in film and television post production for over 8 years. I am passionate about collective action and want to help post production workers maintain rates and wellbeing at work.
I am an assistant editor and editor, and have been working in film and television post production for over 8 years. I am passionate about collective action and want to help post production workers maintain rates and wellbeing at work.
Riccardo Bacigalupo - Negotiations Rep
Editor & Assistant Editor / Film & TV Drama
After a few years working in the industry & finding my feet, I joined Bectu in 2014. It was clear to me that the industry wasn’t going to change how it treated its workers unless we pushed back from within, & fought for our rights. I wanted to play my part in helping to change the system, even if it takes time, & progress is slow. I hope everyone can see, & has in some way benefited from the work we’ve done so far. vis-à-vis the rate cards, the agreements, the events & the supportive community everyone has been a part of building over the last 5-10 years. Let’s all keep talking to each other about what its like working in Post, the issues we are facing, & how we can work on changing them in the next decade
After a few years working in the industry & finding my feet, I joined Bectu in 2014. It was clear to me that the industry wasn’t going to change how it treated its workers unless we pushed back from within, & fought for our rights. I wanted to play my part in helping to change the system, even if it takes time, & progress is slow. I hope everyone can see, & has in some way benefited from the work we’ve done so far. vis-à-vis the rate cards, the agreements, the events & the supportive community everyone has been a part of building over the last 5-10 years. Let’s all keep talking to each other about what its like working in Post, the issues we are facing, & how we can work on changing them in the next decade
Yann Heckmann - Factual Rep
Editor / Factual
I joined Bectu because most of us are freelancers and we can only improve working conditions on a large scale by coming together in an organization like this. Especially the factual sector needs clear guidelines to help editors and assistants negotiate with confidence. The current climate is challenging, but I hope that we can create a better future for the industry if we continue to develop our vision and share it with all stakeholders.
I joined Bectu because most of us are freelancers and we can only improve working conditions on a large scale by coming together in an organization like this. Especially the factual sector needs clear guidelines to help editors and assistants negotiate with confidence. The current climate is challenging, but I hope that we can create a better future for the industry if we continue to develop our vision and share it with all stakeholders.
Yasser El Ansari - Assistant Secretary
Editorial Trainee / Film & TV Drama
I joined Bectu as a freelance editorial trainee to build genuine connections in a challenging industry. Navigating unfair rates during the strikes made me realize the need for a strong support network. Through Bectu, I’m part of a community working together to create positive change for fair compensation and better working conditions. The union has also boosted my confidence and presence in the industry, giving me the tools to grow both personally and professionally.
I joined Bectu as a freelance editorial trainee to build genuine connections in a challenging industry. Navigating unfair rates during the strikes made me realize the need for a strong support network. Through Bectu, I’m part of a community working together to create positive change for fair compensation and better working conditions. The union has also boosted my confidence and presence in the industry, giving me the tools to grow both personally and professionally.
Zara Parsons - Social Media Rep & Photographer
Data IO Assistant
I joined Bectu because I believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a real difference in improving working conditions and ensuring fair treatment across the industry. Every voice matters, and I’m eager to contribute to collective efforts that foster inclusivity, fair pay, and better opportunities for all. I believe it's important to be part of a community that supports those starting out with no backing in the industry, and I look forward to being part of the change that will help build a stronger, more equitable industry for everyone.
I joined Bectu because I believe that by coming together as a community, we can make a real difference in improving working conditions and ensuring fair treatment across the industry. Every voice matters, and I’m eager to contribute to collective efforts that foster inclusivity, fair pay, and better opportunities for all. I believe it's important to be part of a community that supports those starting out with no backing in the industry, and I look forward to being part of the change that will help build a stronger, more equitable industry for everyone.
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