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BRITISH FILM DESIGNERS GUILD

The BFDG is a flourishing, growing, professional group of skilled Creatives and Production Designers, spanning the various branches of the Art Department in Film, Television and Commercials. To date we have over 630 accredited members.

We were formed over 75 years ago with the aim of raising the standards and profile of the Art Department and protecting the interests of our members. Those core principles still apply today, and we are a thriving and evolving creative community

We offer our members a range of benefits including the opportunity to promote themselves and their work,  networking events (which includes workshops, design forums and informative Q & A sessions), unique accident insurance, work availability information, industry news and the highlight of the year, our annual awards which celebrates our members’ talents.

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All our members are categorised by ability so you can easily cross reference their skills. Every single individual is a talented technician as we have strict entry requirements, so you can have the confidence of working with an accredited member.

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Our membership covers a diverse range of skills and experience.
Spanning project budgets for international, independent and micro financed productions in both film & television

We create Feature Films

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Next Submission Deadline
2022/05/29 00:00:01
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The BFDG is an all-inclusive, non-political organisation which welcomes into its membership all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or age. For full details, take a look at our diversity statement.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to ensure the Guild is and continues to be, not only a beacon of excellence in the Art Department but a safe, welcoming and open society to everyone joining this creative community. To ensure that we are living up to this measure, may we encourage you to fully fill in this application form to aid us in positively encouraging the most diverse and inclusive professional group. If you prefer not to, then please select that option when filling in your form.

The application process takes place monthly, with the deadline to be considered within the next available review being the 28th of each month. After this point, your application will automatically roll over into the following period – apply to become a BFDG member today.

NEWS UPDATES

Kermode on Film – BFDG Awards 2021 Special

Mark Kermode, broadcaster, film critic and presenter of the BFDG Production Design Awards 2021 talks to BFDG Award winners: Peter Francis (Production Designer), Peter Russell (Supervising Art Director) and nominee Blair Barnette (Production Designer) about their work

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Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden confirm support for Outstanding Contribution to the Art Department Award

The British Film Designers Guild are delighted to confirm support from Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden for the Outstanding Contribution to the Art Department Award.

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Introducing Desmond MacMahon – Portrait Painter

Introducing BFDG Member Desmond Mac Mahon - Portrait Painter. This portrait of Dame Judi Dench as M was painted by Desmond for the latest Bond film 'No Time To Die'. Desmond is a classically trained painter who takes on commissions for film.

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‘Red Carpet Rookies’ – the late Peter Lamont interviewed by Mike Battle

This podcast is an absolute treat, listen to it if you can... As part of his regular podcast series 'Red Carpet Rookies' Mike Battle interviews much loved Production Designer and BFDG member, the late Peter Lamont.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 18, 2022
7:30 pm

May Portfolio Surgery

BFDG Members Only
The surgery will be limited to 4 mentors and 4 mentees. The plan is to give younger Guild members, those less experienced, as well as any member looking for constructive feedback, an opportunity to show their portfolio of work to a number of experienced heads of department. The event will be carried out in a "speed dating" style, each candidate spending 15 minutes with each HoD. Each candidate will see 4 HoD's during the evening. To find out more about the event and who should apply, click on the event link.
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July 3, 2022
10:00 am
- 12:00 pm

BFDG AGM

Non Members Welcome
The format of this event will be confirmed closer to the date, and based on the current pandemic situation. Join us and see what the BFDG has planned for the coming months as well as hear a summary of events and action taken over the past year. Open to members and potential members. Members will be sent a link to register. If you are a potential member and would like to to attend please contact us [email protected]
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MEMBERS SHOWCASE

See what our members have been working on!
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Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack
Winner of Best Production Design, Independent TV Drama, BFDG Production Design Awards 2019. PD Anna Pritchard, SAD Tom Atkins, SD Ussal Smithers
Fleabag S2
Fleabag S2
Winner of Best Production Design Light Entertainment, BFDG Production Design Awards 2019. PD Jonathan Paul Green , AD Joanna King, SD Lucy Gardetto.
Aladdin
Aladdin
Disney's live-action Aladdin designed by BFDG member, and Lifetime Achievement award winner Gemma Jackson.
Mary Poppins
Winner of the BFDG Award 2018 for Best Production Design International Studio Feature, Fantasy. PD: John Myhre, SAD: Niall Moroney, SD: Gordon Sim
Johnny English Strikes Again
Winners of the BFDG Award 2018 for Best Production Design, International Studio Feature, Contemporary. PD: Simon Bowles, SAD: Ben Collins, SD: Liz Griffiths
Bohemian Rhapsody
Winners of the BFDG Award 2018 for Best Production Design International Studio Feature, Period. PD: Aaron Haye, SD: Stuart Kearns/David Hindle, SD: Anna Lynch Robinson.
The Favourite
Designed by BAFTA and BFDG Award Winning Production Designer, Fiona Crombie and Set Decorator, Alice Felton
Sense 8 (S2, E12) Together Until the End
Designed by BFDG member Peter Walpole, Tamara Marini AD, Roberto Caruso AD, Raffaella Giovannetti SD. Winner of Best Production Design, International TV Drama at the BFDG Awards 2018.
Killing Eve
Featuring the work of BFDG member SAD Fabrice Spelta who along with PD Kristian Milstead and SD Libby Uppington won the 2018 BFDG Award for Best Production Design, Independent TV Drama
Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049
Filmed in Europe with a number of BFDG members working at home and on location.
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
A film from Christopher Nolan on which several of our members where involved, including Toby Britton.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E
The Man From U.N.C.L.E
The work of Supervising Art Director James Hambidge, Art Directors Guy Bradley, Toby Britton & Remo Tozzi. Storyboard Artist David Allcock, Lettering Artist Clive Ingleton, Set Designers James Spencer & Dorrie Young and Junior Draughtswoman Sophie Neil & Charlotte Malynn.
King Arthur Legend Of The Sword
King Arthur Legend Of The Sword
A Guy Ritchie film, features the work of Art Director Anthony Caron-Delion, Assistant Art Director Patrick Harris & Draughtsman Darren Tubby.
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
A film by Steven Spielberg. Based at Leavesden, featuring members Supervising Art Director Mark Scruton, Art Directors Guy Bradley, Remo Tozzi, Decor Artist Julian Walker, Co-ordinator Pollyanna Seath and Art dept assistant Andy Young.
Star Wars: Episode VII
Star Wars: Episode VII
Shooting took place at Pinewood studios. Many members of the BFDG continue to work on the franchise.
Pan
Pan
Pan shot at Leavesden Studios. features the work of Art Director Mark Scruton, Set Decorator Dominic Capon, Concept Artists Peter McKinstry & Dominic Lavery, Storyboard Artists David Allcock, Stephen Forrest Smith & Nick Pelham; Draughtsman Dan Swingler and Junior Draughtswoman Sophie Neill.
Spectre
Spectre
The latest installment from the Bond Franchise worked on by BFDG members Art Director Mark Harris & Tamari Marini, Storyboard Artist Jim Cornish & Nic Pelham, Assistant Art Director Hugh McClellan and Lydia Fry.
Avengers Assemble
Avengers Assemble
Continuing the successful franchise. Art Dept members include: Assistant Art Directors Rhys Ifan & Matt Wynne, Draughtwoman Emma Clough and Assistant graphics Amy Grewcock.

QUESTIONS? ADVICE?

You can always contact the BFDG office for confidential advice and guidance.

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Office + 44 (0)1753 785967
Mobile + 44 (0)7823 348431

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