Promoting Community & Excellence In Film & Television Art Departments

The 16th BFDG Production Design Awards will take place on Saturday, 27th February 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

If you’re a Production Designer, Supervising Art Director, or Set Decorator who worked on a production released between 1 January and 31 December 2026, and you’re not yet a member of the BFDG — now is the perfect time to join! Becoming a member will make you eligible to enter our awards.

Entries open on 10th September 2026 — don’t miss your chance to be recognised for your outstanding work!

Make sure you follow us on our social media for more updates on our awards, including some changes to our categories this year.

Rod joins the BFDG as Head of Operations having previously spent the majority of his working life leading Client Service and Commercial Departments in Marketing Communications agencies.

With extensive experience across a range of Sectors including Retail, Charity, FMCG and Automotive he hopes that he can bring that experience to the Guild and continue to build on the great work already achieved.

Outside work, he is married with 3 grown up children and is an avid follower of sport (more as a spectator than a participant these days) and is very excited to be joining the BFDG and immersing himself in an exciting industry with all the associated opportunities and challenges.

Please feel free to contact him on [email protected]

The extremely talented graduating students on the TV & Film Set Design BA (Hons) course at the University of South Wales will be presenting their designs in a Degree Showcase. The exhibition opens on Thursday 11th June with an Industry Reception and runs until 16th June.