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Committee 2026 - 2027
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.
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.
Eleanor Adler - Vice Chair and 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.
Eleanor Mance Moran
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.
Kallis Shamaris - Post Sound Rep & Agreements 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.
Peter Warnock - Post Sound Lead Rep & Agreements 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.
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Manos
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