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Prospect National Conference 2026: Highlights and Debrief
From the 6th - 9th of June, Prospect, Bectu’s parent union, brought together many branches from a wide range of industries, including heritage, public services, and defence, to vote on the priorities of the union. Branches voted on a variety of issues, from the union's own organisation, finance and structure to what campaigns to endorse regarding AI, paternity leave, trans rights, international relations and many others. Post Production and Facilities sent 5 delegates to


Absolute Post Production and Blind Pig cease operations
We have been deeply saddened by the news that Absolute Post Production and Blind Pig have ceased operations. After nearly three decades of incredible, legacy-building work, the closing of Absolute and Blind Pig highlights the immense, widespread strain facing post production companies amid ever-shifting trading conditions, resulting in over 70 redundancies. Bectu has been in contact with members who have been affected, but you can contact us at LPD@bectu.org.uk or call us on


Halo Post Production and Evolutions enter administration
Mojo Bridge Limited, which trades as Halo Post Production and Evolutions, has entered administration. The company employs over 90 post-production professionals across post production houses Evolutions and Halo Post Production in Soho. Bectu has been in contact with members who have been affected, but you can contact us at LPD@bectu.org.uk or call us on 0300 600 1878. We are here to support our members through representation and advocacy as well as advice on redundancy procedu


Growing Our Collective Voice: Bectu Conference 2025
The biennial national conference of Bectu took place in York between 17-18th May. The conference opened with Division meetings . Our...


The Traditional Route into Factual Editing is Broken
We’ve been speaking with editors and assistants across factual production, and a common frustration has emerged: the traditional route...


New Campaign: Tackling Unreasonable Workloads
We are working on two new campaigns for factual editors and assistant editors: Tackling Unreasonable Workloads and Assistant Editor...


100% tariffs on films produced in UK - Bectu's response
The surprise announcement by President Trump to impose a 100% tariff on films made outside of the US came as a shock to everyone this...


Bectu comments on handling of Gregg Wallace allegations: “the time for broadcasters and industry to accept that their internal reporting mechanisms are inadequate is now”
Commenting on the handling of Greg Wallace allegations, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said: “Misogyny, intimidation, ageism and sexual...


Bectu comments on Gregg Wallace allegations: “Everyone deserves to work in a safe and respectful environment”
Commenting on the allegations surrounding MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said: “The allegations...


Skills Checklists for the Editorial Department
We’re excited to share that our latest project for Screen Skills has been released! For the first time ever, we role descriptions for the...


Tackling sexual harassment in the creative industries webinar
Sexual harassment remains a huge problem across the creative industries, where precarious work and extreme power imbalances, together...


Bectu responds to today’s Budget announcement
Responding to the Budget, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said: “There are promising signs in today’s Budget that the government...


The Big Autumn Gathering 2024
We are excited to invite you to Bectu Big Autumn Gathering on Saturday 12th October , 11.00 – 18.00 at City of Westminster College, 25...


New Rate Card Surveys!
We are excited to announce that we have launched new Rate Card surveys! Our Rate Cards cover Editorial, Sound, Music, Online, Grade, MCR,...


Bectu Demonstration - Join us on the streets!
Bectu has planned a demonstration on 5 October to demand that the AMPTP negotiate meaningfully and swiftly to bring the US Hollywood...


Skills Checklists for Screen Skills Survey
ScreenSkills and Bectu have recently embarked on a groundbreaking and important new project, supported by the HETV Skills Fund to deliver...


Annual General Meeting 2024
You are warmly invited to our AGM on Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 7:30pm at Bectu HQ, 100 Rochester Row, SW1P 1JP and on Google Meet. ...


Bectu on Holiday Pay
There continues to be a lot of debate across film and TV about the legislative changes to rolled up holiday pay for irregular hours and...


Upcoming June Branch Meeting
You are warmly invited to our next Branch Meeting on Wednesday 5th June at 7:30pm at Bectu HQ, 100 Rochester Row London SW1P 1JP. We have...


New Committee Positions Available
We are thrilled to announce that we have some new Committee positions available! Our branch has been growing in activity and we would...
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