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Calling all Final Year Film & Television Design Students

The British Film Designers Guild has worked hard on focussing on how they can help to make the Art Department and the Guild more inclusive.

Back in July 2020 we started by making the Guild more accessible by simplifying our joining and accreditation process and the last step was to roll out Student Membership, for final year Film and Television Design Students.

That is now a reality. Welcome to our Student Membership page!

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Why Join?

As a final year Film and Television Design student, joining the British Film Designers Guild will bring you into direct contact with the key players of current UK Art Departments, from all types of productions whether it’s big-budget features, high-end TV series or independent Art House cinema.

Stand out in a crowded field by networking with Art Department professionals to help get your career off the ground.

BFDG Student Membership gives you all the benefits of full membership, (excluding insurance) at a total cost of £50 for the first 12 months*.

*After 12 months you can apply to upgrade your membership to Newcomer level.

Who are we?

The BFDG is a flourishing professional organisation of Art Department creatives and Production Designers spanning the various branches of the Art Department in Film, Television and Commercials.

Our membership comprises over 650 accredited members who are among the most talented in the industry. So why not join us and become a certified student member?

Interested to find out what UK productions our members have been working on? Then why not take a look at last years Award finalists and winners.

With over 75 years of Guild history, we are excited to give final year students the opportunity to join, learn and grow with us.

Student Membership Benefits

Showcase

Your work will receive professional advice from established Production Designers, Set Decorators and Supervising Art Directors through our Portfolio Surgeries held several times a year.

Find Jobs

Use the BFDG availability list and social media platforms to let other members know that you are available. Find out what new jobs are on offer through our Facebook group, Forum and Rumour Mill list, only available to members. We only advertise jobs that adhere to agreed Art Department rates of pay and associated allowances.

Promote

Yourself in our weekly newsletter and by uploading examples of your work and CV on your own personal profile.

Profit

From various networking events held throughout the year. Discuss methods and madness at regular Q&A forums and talks given by experienced Art Department Creatives and Production Designers.

Connect

With other members and let them know that you are available for work by posting on the BFDG Facebook page.

Celebrate

The talent of the Art Department at the BFDG Awards held annually in central London. Aspire to become the winner of our SPOTLIGHTING NEW TALENT award for newcomers to the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply click on the red joining button at the top right hand side of the website

£50 for a year, which includes VAT.

Student membership will last for 12 months from the date you join us.  At which time we will offer you a Newcomer Membership.

We do ask that your course tutor endorses your application – more info about that on the application form, which you will find via the JOIN button.

QUESTIONS? ADVICE?

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

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+ 44 (0)7823 348431

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