“Freelancers are a critical resource for UK broadcasters and it’s completely unacceptable that a number have admitted to ...

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said: “There was very little for the creative ...

Bectu is supporting members with monies owed who were contracted by Aita Films Ltd to work on the upcoming British film, Angels in the Asylum.

Creative UK has launched a new report, endorsed by Bectu, calling for enhanced support structures for freelancers in the creative industries and echoing the call for the Government to appoint a ...

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said responding to the announcement of the closure of River City: “The closure of River City is incredibly disheartening. The loss of such a long-running production is ...

Responding to Channel 4’s press notice on John Balson published today, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said “John Balson’s death is a profound tragedy and we know today’s announcement from Channel 4 ...

We are currently supporting members facing redundancy at Technicolor following the devastating news that the historic VFX studio is now in administration. If you’re a Bectu member we are here to ...

The Bectu Art Technicians branch is for new and experienced art handlers, art technicians, fabricators and studio assistants seeking guidance, support and protection. Our aim is to organise and ...

Our VFX branch continues to grow, with members supporting each across several companies. The VFX industry is dynamic, exciting and unstable. Film, television and commercials increasingly rely on the ...

BECTU is campaigning for productions to decrease hours to improve productivity, safety and work life balance in the film and TV industries. BECTU surveyed the industry about working hours, and their ...