Archive for Freelance

BECTU is leading a campaign to keep BBC daytime series, Doctors, in production at its Birmingham site.

The ballot for a National Executive Committee representative for the union’s London Production Division opens in a week’s time.

Union officials have reminded freelances working for the BBC to examine how they are being treated in respect of holiday pay.

Details of BECTU’s 2008 London Production Division Annual Conference have been announced.

BECTU’s London Freelances’ Fair 2008 has been dubbed “the best ever” by some of those attending the event.

BECTU’s bid to secure recognition for freelances working on EastEnders is nearing a key stage.

Registration for BECTU’s third London Freelances’ Fair, to be held at BAFTA on Friday 27 June 2008, is now open.

BECTU has increased to £5 million the public liability insurance cover (PLI) available to freelance members.

BECTU is challenging an attempt by the BBC to change the way freelance workers present their invoices.

BECTU has launched a campaign to keep production of the popular BBC drama series, Casualty, in Bristol.

The Hair and Make-Up Branch has published its recommended rates for work on the range of broadcast and film output.

Filmscan 2008, the directory for the film and television industry in Ireland, is now available with new and updated professional listings.

A press report has suggested that UK freelance directors have no collective voice and that a “new” organisation intends to fill the gap.

Birds Eye View, the women filmmakers’ organisation, has announced a fantastic programme for their London Festival from 6-14 March.

BECTU has welcomed the news that the Directors Guild of America has signed a deal with US studios and producers.