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To: Pact and all UK streamers, studios & broadcasters - End long hours culture in film & TV

“I cried at work from pure exhaustion, it was humiliating. I never see my family, I neglect most of my personal life to be able to keep up with the hours.”Anonymous Behind the glitzy image of film and TV is a workforce pushed to the limit. Workers are routinely asked to "break turnaround". A worker is considered to have ‘broken turnaround’ when they are required by their employer to return to work within less than 11 consecutive hours in each 24-hour period. This is in breach of workplace...

Networking: the cheat codes

A practical, stress‑free networking workshop for people working in film and TV Source: The Film & TV Charity Hate networking? Avoid it? Or feel stuck not knowing where to start? Networking – The Cheat Codes is a free, online workshop designed for people working across the film and TV industries who want to build meaningful connections – without the awkwardness, small talk exhaustion, or wasted emails. This session is particularly helpful if you’ve ever struggled with unanswered emails, felt...

Kodak expands motion picture portfolio with KODAK VERITA 200D Color Negative Film

ROCHESTER, N.Y. April 10, 2026 Eastman Kodak Company today announced the availability of VERITA 200D 5206/7206, a new color negative motion picture film stock, which will be offered in 65mm, 35mm, and 16mm formats. Developed in close collaboration with writer, director and producer Sam Levinson and cinematographer Marcell Rév, HCA, ASC, VERITA 200D was commercialized in motion picture format to achieve a distinct visual aesthetic for the third season of HBO's original drama series Euphoria ....

UK taxpayers footing part of £600,000 bill for unpaid crew after Simon Pegg film collapses

The government is paying up for the mistakes of the producers - this is not why I pay my taxes' one anonymous crew member said Source: Jacob Stolworthy, Thursday 19 March The British government will pay back crew members left out of pocket after a new Simon Pegg film was forced to cancel production due to financial problems. Approximately £600,000 ($800,000) is owed to those working on the independent period drama, titled Angels in the Asylum , which filmed for half a month in February 2025...

SPOTLIGHT ON GBCT MEMBERS

Stepping Up: Amy HC Wilson’s journey from 2nd AC to Director of Photography Making the leap to Director of Photography rarely has a single moment of confidence or certainty. For Amy, it was a long, thoughtful journey shaped by years of assisting, self-doubt, preparation, and ultimately, commitment. Amy admits she wanted to make the move around five years before she actually did.Yet despite this momentum, the decision to formally step up took time. Amy admits she wanted to make the move around...

Congratulations to GBCT member, Remi Adefarasin OBE BSC on receiving the 2026 BSC Lifetime Achievement Award

Remi Adefarasin OBE, BSC accepts his Lifetime Achievement Award. On Saturday 7 February, GBCT member Remi Adefarasin humbly accepted the BSC Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by Edith Bowman, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Congratulations Remi.. The GBCT is privileged to have your support as a member. Extract below taken from Cinematography World (November 2025) Remi’s journey in the field of Cinematography began in 1968 when he was accepted as a...