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Clarification of ‘Prep’ and ‘Wrap’ for TV DramasÂ
It has come to our attention that certain production companies are expecting editorial staff to work additional so-called ‘Prep / Wrap’...
Aug 24, 20181 min read


Creative Skillset High End TV Drama Skills Levy
Are you working on a High End TV Drama? Could your cutting room use a trainee? If so there's a chance your production could provide you...
May 2, 20183 min read

Creative Skillset - High End TV Drama Skills Levy
Are you working on a High End TV Drama? Could your cutting room use a trainee? If so there's a chance your production could provide you...
May 2, 20183 min read


Sexual Harassment in the Film & TV Industry Survey
In light of events throughout the film industry in 2017, BECTU are conducting a survey on sexual harassment in UK post production. The...
Feb 9, 20181 min read


Sexual Harassment in the Film & TV Industry Survey
In light of events throughout the film industry in 2017, BECTU are conducting a survey on sexual harassment in UK post production. The...
Feb 9, 20181 min read


BAFTA Winners Competition 2018
It's that time of the year again the BAFTA Winners Competition 2018 is here! The EE 71st British Academy Film Awards will be held on 18...
Feb 7, 20181 min read


BAFTA Winners Competition 2018
The EE Â 71st British Academy Film Awards will be held on 18 February 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Joanna Lumley...
Feb 7, 20181 min read


Pensions and Tax talk by Tony Lennon
At our last general meeting on February 7th 2018, Tony Lennon, BECTU’s Research Officer and all-round tax guru very kindly came along to...
Feb 7, 20185 min read


Heart Unions Week Photo Competition!
Grab your camera or your phone and show some love to your union. Take a photo with the below. Heart Unions sign during "Heart Unions...
Feb 6, 20182 min read

TV Drama Agreement Launch
On the 1st December the new Terms and Conditions Agreement made between PACT and BECTU comes into force. This means any production...
Nov 20, 20172 min read


Ballot on Feature Film T&CS Agreement Opens
If you are a BECTU member you will have been e-mailed this morning (30th October) by BECTU HQ inviting you to take part in the ballot to...
Oct 30, 20174 min read

Bectu Signs Historic TV Drama Agreement
Following an overwhelming endorsement from BECTU freelance members, the union has signed off on the first sector agreement covering crew...
Jun 17, 20172 min read


Come along to the AGM
Our branch AGM is coming up on Thursday 8th June . It’s been a year since the current committee were voted into position, and now we need...
Jun 3, 20174 min read


Support the Striking Picturehouse Workers
In 2007, a campaign began for the Living Wage at the Ritzy cinema, with the aim of raising their minimum wage. Seven years later, in...
May 14, 20171 min read


Post Production and Facilities AGM
On Thursday June 8th, the BECTU Post Production & Facilities Branch will be holding their Annual General Meeting, where the coming year's...
May 9, 20172 min read


Meet The Assistants
‘Meet the Assistants’ was an event for assistant editors, trainees and runners to participate in panel discussions with experienced...
Mar 1, 20175 min read

Updates on the Feature Film Negotiations
In response to the action by BECTU members to unilaterally start imposing terms and conditions, PACT have approached BECTU and asked to...
Feb 15, 20174 min read


BAFTA Winners Competition 2017
The EE 70th British Academy Film Awards will be held on 12 February 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Stephen Fry hosting....
Jan 21, 20171 min read


BAFTA Education Scheme - Being a Mentor
Hey, it's James (not his real name) thanks so much for calling I'm really excited to talk to you. And so starts my first conversation...
Nov 1, 20162 min read


Cutting to the Bone - A Look at the Long Hours Culture in Film & TV Drama Editorial
“Recently I worked 27 hours straight on a high budget feature. I did not receive full paid overtime for this. I also recently worked 20...
Oct 16, 20169 min read
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