If you have ever wanted to know more about how Greens work, and how you can work better with your Greens departments then this is the session for you! Join Palmbrokers for this 30 minute lunch time session - Digging Deeper Into Greens!

Palmbrokers is a greenery company supplying, making and dressing natural scenery and props for film and television across the UK and internationally.

Owner Mat Campbell and head of film and television, Dave Searle, will share their green fingered tips for getting the most out of working with greens on a production, and answer your questions on all things foliage, floral and landscaping related.

The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) are partnering with Helix Set Construction and Indie-Zero Film Studios on an art department takeover of their workshop and studio spaces.

The 1-day festival will combine opportunities to meet suppliers, listen to panels on hot industry topics with time to flex creative muscles through fun micro workshops and socialise with colleagues. In the first of its kind, there’s something for the whole art department, production designer, art department, set decoration graphics, props…open to all. More details to be announced on the BFDG website.

Entry is by tickets in advance only and are charged at nominal amount at £10 inc vat it’s the same if you come all day or just for a session and includes a refreshment.

We are excited to announce that the 13th BFDG Production Design Awards, celebrating the exceptional talent of our members and their peers, will be held on Saturday 24th February 2024 at The Londoner, Leicester Square

More information and entry criteria for our 13th Awards is available on our Awards information pages.

If you’re a Draughtsperson or Junior Draughtsperson who wants to get better on the board, join experienced BFDG Draughtsperson, Dorrie Young for a FREE low-pressure introduction to pencil draughting. The course will be taking place between 16-20 October at Leavesden Studios in a room kindly provided by Warner Bros. Other equipment has been provided by ASL and ASAP.

The course is free and there are just 10 places available. It is aimed at Draughtsperson and Junior Draughtsperson levels who have some computer drafting experience. You must be able to attend all 5 sessions. Applications from more junior levels such as Art Dept Assistant will be considered depending on prior experience.

To apply for a place on the course please click on the button below and fill in the form. Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 2 October. This course is for Guild members only.