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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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NEWS UPDATES

The BFDG’s Podcast ‘Work in Progress’ All Episodes Available to Listen Now!

Do you want to find out more about all things Art Department and Production Design in Film and TV? Listen to the BFDG's podcast where you can get an insider view form those just starting out to award winning Production Designers. 5 episodes available.

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Production Designers: The Unseen Visionaries Behind the Locations We Love

The Production Designer is the architect of the visual universe, and locations are the canvases on which stories are brought to life. Selecting the right one is a nuanced art that requires a blend of creativity, script interpretation, and practical know-how.

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UK’s Art Departments Lead in Sustainability: Nominations announced for the BFDG Planet Positive Award 2024

The British Film Designer’s Guild is delighted to announce the contenders for their prestigious Planet Positive Award 2024, supported by Sky Studios Elstree. Click the link to read the full Press Release

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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 3, 2024
10:30 am
- 11:15 am

BFDG Virtual Coffee Break

BFDG Members Only

Come and join us for our next Virtual Coffee Break on Thursday 3rd October 10:30am.

This very informal 45 minute zoom is a great opportunity to connect with fellow BFDG members, keep your finger on the pulse of what's going on in the Art Department community, share experiences and talk all things 'Art Department'!

Members of the BFDG Committee will be there to do the introductions, say 'hello' and get the conversation started.

Grab a coffee and join in!

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October 12, 2024
10:00 am
- 1:00 pm

Vectorworks Training

BFDG Members Only

Exclusive for BFDG Members! Provided directly from provided Vectorworks by one of their industry specialists.

This is the THIRD session of our specifically tailored course. Members still wishing to sign up for and complete all 4 sessions of the course will be given access to the recording of the first online session to catch up before session two.

This 4 part 'course' has been specifically designed for BFDG members and takes participants from the basics and progresses through other aspects and capabilities of Vectorworks. The 'course' is made up of 4 individual session on different dates, commencing on Saturday 1st June, 2024.

Sessions can be booked individually but we would encourage participants to sign up to the 'Course' ticket which is offered at an additional 20% discount over booking the sessions in isolation.

Click below to go to the registration page for the specific dates and to find out more. Please note that both 'Course' and 'Single Session' places are limited so don't delay!

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October 17, 2024
7:00 pm
- 11:00 pm

BFDG & Medical Hire Leeds Social Meet Up

Non Members Welcome

We have the venue, date and time, all we need is you!

BFDG members, Medical Hire guests and non-members are all invited to join us for a social meet up at Water Lane Boathouse, Leeds.

Come along for a drink and meet the team from Medical Hire, BFDG members and other Art Department, film and TV people living and working in your area.

Registration is required for this event - free for members and Medical Hire guests; non-members £5 inc. VAT.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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February 22, 2025
6:30 pm
- 1:00 am

The 14th BFDG Production Design Awards

Non Members Welcome

The 14th BFDG Production Design Awards, celebrating the exceptional talent of our members and their peers, will be held on Saturday 22nd February 2025 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel

More information and entry criteria for our 14th Awards is available via the link below.

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QUESTIONS? ADVICE?

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

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Office + 44 (0)7823 348431

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