Mon 02 Dec 2024The 14th BFDG Production Design Awards – 1st Vote Open The first round of voting for the 14th BFDG Awards is now open to all members! In this first round all members are invited to vote in 12 of the 15 categories made up of: film, TV, commercials and music videos released in 2024 as well as The Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award. The remaining categories: Lifetime Achievement and Planet Positive will be voted on by special committees. We are delighted that this year we will also be highlighting the work of creatives working in the music industry with our award for Best Production Design for a Music Video. BFDG Chairperson, Jonathan Paul Green said: “After another year that has, yet again, been hugely challenging for many of us in the industry, I am delighted that the BFDG awards go from strength to strength with a move to a bigger venue this year and the addition of Production Design in Music Video as a brand new category.” The first vote closes on 5 January 2025. The awards will be presented at our glittering awards ceremony held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Saturday 22nd February 2022 when we will come together to celebrate some of the best talent in the British Art Department. All of the entries can be viewed here on our website under the Awards tab. View
Thu 01 Aug 2024The 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. View
Wed 31 Jul 2024Production Designers: The Unseen Visionaries Behind the Locations We LoveThe 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. View
Wed 14 Feb 2024UK’s Art Departments Lead in Sustainability: Nominations announced for the BFDG Planet Positive Award 2024The 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 View
Thu 05 Oct 2023Industry Strikes – Art Department Survey ResultsA 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. View
Tue 11 Jul 2023The BFDG and ADG in Discussion: Now Available to WatchOn Wednesday 9th August, the BFDG’s Chairperson Blair Barnette spoke to Chuck Parker, National Executive Director for the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 80, and Production Designer Mark Scruton about the strike. View
Wed 14 Feb 2024UK’s Art Departments Lead in Sustainability: Nominations announced for the BFDG Planet Positive Award 2024View
Wed 15 Feb 2023Launching the BFDG Podcast – WIP ‘Work in Progress… Mark Kermode talks to the 3 Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award FinalistsView
