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INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION DESIGN WEEK 2025
17th–26th October

What an incredible week it’s been!

International Production Design Week 2025 has officially wrapped, and we couldn’t be more inspired. Over the past ten days, filmmakers, students, educators, and design enthusiasts from around the world came together to celebrate the creativity and craft of production designers everywhere.

From fascinating talks and workshops to vibrant networking events across the UK and beyond, it’s been a true celebration of our global production design community.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, supported, and joined us at events the BFDG’s events throughout the week — your passion and energy made IPDW 2025 unforgettable.

Here’s to the amazing world of production design — until next time!

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING

Entries are now open for the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards to be held Saturday 28th February at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London

Please check our criteria (link below) to see whether a production you have worked on or an individual you have worked with is eligible to enter. The 15th Awards will recognise work released during 2025  and at least one of the HODs should be a BFDG member. 

It is with great sadness, that I report that my friend and mentor, Production Designer Stuart Craig passed away last night, 7th September 2025 aged 83, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Stuart was the UK ’s and, most probably, cinemas most revered film Designer, winner of 3 Oscars, Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient and many other awards. A true giant!

Read my full tribute to Stuart Craig.

The countdown has officially begun! In just 14 days, on September 11th, entries will open for the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards which will take place on 28th February at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

This is your chance to shine and celebrate the amazing talent of the film and television art department.

Dates for your calendars:

Entries open: 11th September, 2025
Deadline for entries: 8th October, 2025
Final submissions due: 9th November, 2025
First vote opens: 8th December, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards will take place on Saturday, 28th February 2026 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 2025, and you’re not yet a member of the BFDG — now is the perfect time to join! Membership will make you eligible to enter our awards.

🗓️ Entries open on 11 September 2025 — don’t miss your chance to be recognised for your outstanding work!

Click below to find out more about becoming a member 

Our recent BFDG/ADG Coffee Morning (or Evening, depending on your time zone!) was a resounding success, drawing participants from both the UK and US for a lively and thoughtful discussion.

The event created a valuable space for Production Designers and Art Department professionals to share experiences, compare challenges, and connect over our shared passion for the craft. One clear takeaway from the conversation was the collective desire to raise global awareness of the Production Designer’s role — not just within the industry, but with the public as well.

As our visibility continues to decline across Film & TV, the need for advocacy and recognition has never been greater. Events like these remind us of the strength we have when we come together across borders.

Our thanks to all who attended — and to our colleagues at the Art Directors Guild (ADG) for their continued collaboration.