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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.

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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NEWS UPDATES

Industry Strikes – Art Department Survey Results

A BFDG survey shows that 83% of Art Department Crew affected by the strikes have been out of work for at least 4 months - with savings near depletion and some left without a place to live.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December 11, 2023
10:00 am
- 1:00 pm

Sets Education with Helix 3d – Session Two

BFDG Members Only

Covering everything you need to know about making a set - Helix 3d will cover quoting, budgeting, RAMS, CDM, materials, and CNC! Literally an education in sets in three hours at the home of this wonderful construction firm.

Email Brian directly to book your spot [email protected].

This session is completely free of charge!

January 15, 2024
10:00 am
- 1:00 pm

Sets Education with Helix 3d – Session Three

BFDG Members Only

Covering everything you need to know about making a set - Helix 3d will cover quoting, budgeting, RAMS, CDM, materials, and CNC! Literally an education in sets in three hours at the home of this wonderful construction firm.

Email Brian directly to book your spot [email protected]

This session is completely free of charge!

February 24, 2024
6:30 pm
- 1:00 am
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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ARTICLES

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

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MEMBERS SHOWCASE

See what our members have been working on!

QUESTIONS? ADVICE?

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

Phone:
Office + 44 (0)7823 348431

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