COMMITTEE 2023 - 2024
Leadership
Arthur Harrison
Chair
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.
Eleanor Adler
Secretary
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.
Lily Boocock
Assistant Secretary
I am inspired by the works of the committee and I want to contribute towards shaping a new industry where our talents are celebrated, our commitment is valued and our well-being is prioritised. I chose to pursue my hobby as a career and through our alliance and shared passion for change we can ensure a positive working environment for ourselves and for future generations.
Communications
Toby Nutter
Communications Officer
I want to help others and so joining an organisiation like BECTU means I can be part of something bigger, helping many in my industry. I specifically want to help factual editors and assistants improve working conditions.
Lead Reps
Chris Travis
Factual Lead Rep
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.
Pieter Westerhof
Short Form Lead Rep
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Arthur Harrison
Feature Film Lead Rep
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Peter Warnock
Post Sound Lead Rep
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.
Louisa Hawkins
TV Drama Lead Rep
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.
Inka Ritola
Equality and Diversity Lead Rep
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.
Eleanor Adler
Training Lead Rep
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Reps
Christopher CF Chow BFE
Equality and Diversity Rep
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.
Ellie Stiles
Environment and Sustainability Rep
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?
Paschalla Sharpe
Equality and Diversity Rep
I joined BECTU and the committee to help create a stronger, more sustainable industry for each of us. I’m excited to be part of a community that is striving to improve diversity, inclusiveness and access within post-production. I would love to support the branch in championing a healthier work-life balance for all and see our colleagues who juggle caring/parenting roles thrive.
Kallis Shamaris
Post Sound Rep
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.
Fede Solano
TV Drama Rep
I joined BECTU because I've seen the great work The Rough Assembly has done. I want to be part of the team that helps newcomers understand the industry, and established members get a better and more balanced work life. I believe that strong unions can drastically improve the quality of work and life of their members, and that's why I want to help BECTU be as strong as possible.
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