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WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 13TH BFDG PRODUCTION DESIGN AWARDS

Entries are now open for the 13th BFDG Production Design Awards to be held Saturday 24th February at The Londoner, Leicester Square
Please check our criteria to see whether a production you have worked on or an individual you have worked with is eligible to enter. The 13th Awards will recognise work released during 2023 and at least one of the HODs should be a BFDG member.
This year we have made some changes to some of our Film and Television categories revising budget levels and adding a new HETV award. We hope that by adjusting the TV categories the competition will be fairer and give opportunity for smaller budget productions to be recognised.
A special mention to BFDG member Faye McCallum Jones who was the winner of our competition to design the main graphic for the awards. Congratulations!

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News Update

New Rate Card for Art, Set Dec and Graphics Departments

A new rate card is out for the Art, Set Dec and Graphics departments. The Bectu Art Department has been crunching the results of the 1000+ entries for the rate card survey from earlier this year and has carefully formulated a rate card for 2023. Art Department rates have increased by a minimum of 5% to maintain parity with the Construction Department, who agreed a 5% rate increase with PACT in April. Some grades have had an extra increase to align with other grades with a similar level of responsibility.

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News Update

LETTER FROM THE BFDG TO SARAH OLNEY, MP ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF AI ON THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

The BFDG has written to Sarah Olney, MP regarding its concerns about the effect of AI on the creative industries and the current lack of legal protection for individual creatives whose labour and intellectual property are currently being harvested for financial gain without their consent.

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The BFDG Podcast – Work in Progress, latest episode now available!

This second episode of Work in Progress turns the spotlight on the all important subject of sustainability in production design. Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode, talks to 3 individuals whose projects were nominated for the BFDG’s groundbreaking new Planet Positive Award supported by Universal Pixels which was presented at the 12th BFDG Production Design Awards, supported by BEN.

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Quickly Find Available Members

We've updated our Directory so you can search for Art Department Talent and filter by name, role or availability. Use the Directory to find the contact details of fellow guild members and connect or recruit.

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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.
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NEWS UPDATES

July 11, 2023

The BFDG and ADG in Discussion: Now available to watch again.

On Wednesday 9th August, the BFDG’s Chairperson Blair Barnette spoke to Chuck Parker, National Executive Director for the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 80, and Production Designer Mark Scruton about the strike.

March 1, 2023

Listen to the Girls on Film Podcast with Lifetime Achievement winner Judy Ducker

Our Lifetime Achievement winner Judy Ducker joins Anna Smith, on her podcast Girls on Film to talk about her fantastic career working in the Art Department as a Set Decorator. Judy gives a fascinating insight into Production Design, buying and Set Decorating.

February 27, 2023

Listen to a special BFDG Awards episode of the Red Carpet Rookies podcast

In this latest episode of Red Carpet Rookies recorded at the BFDG's recent awards, Mike Battle talks to production designers: James Chinlund (The Batman), Luke Hull (Andor), Neil Lamont (Secrets of Dumbledore), Jim Clay (House of the Dragon), Sarah Greenwood (Cyrano)

February 15, 2023

Launching the BFDG Podcast – WIP ‘Work in Progress… Mark Kermode talks to the 3 Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award Finalists

In this first episode of ‘Work in Progress’, the BFDG’s new podcast, film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode talks to three young designers nominated for the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award, supported by Netflix Matilda Beard, Katie Mazurek and Rachel Neill

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 24, 2024

6:30 pm

- 1:00 am

The 13th BFDG Production Design Awards

Non Members Welcome

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.

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October 16, 2023

10:00 am

Hand Draughting with Dorrie Young

BFDG Members Only

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.

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October 4, 2023

1:00 pm

- 1:30 pm

Digging Deeper into Greens

BFDG Members Only

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.

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ARTICLES

View our Film Focus & Day in the Life articles or submit an article below.

The BFDG and ADG in Discussion: An Art Department Perspective on the Current Industry Strikes is now available to watch again.

July 11, 2023

Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Design for Film and TV – Graduate Showcase 2023

June 7, 2023

Guide To The Best Tools For The Art Department

June 5, 2023

Ingenuity and Illusion

May 31, 2023

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MEMBERS SHOWCASE

See what our members have been working on!

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