The BFDG is a flourishing, growing professional group of talented individuals who have over 520 accredited memberships of skilled Technicians and Designers, spanning the various branches of the Art Department in Film, Television and Commercials.

It was formed with the aim of raising the standards and profile of the Art Department and protecting the interests of its members over 70 years ago. 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), screenings, unique accident insurance, work availability information, industry news and the highlight of the year, our annual awards which celebrates our members’ talents.

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