- the GBCT
- May 27
- 1 min read
Please see the tribute to Billy Williams on the BSC website
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- the GBCT
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 17
Link for Funeral details of Malcolm Vinson
Born in 1939, Malcolm worked his way through the industry from clapper loader to camera operator.
One of his early assignments was operating on second unit of The New Avengers in 1976.
Later, he graduated to first unit along with alternating DPs Ian Wilson BSC and Ernest Steward BSC.
His first main unit feature was The Spaceman and King Arthur (1979 aka Unidentified Flying Oddball d. Russ Mayberry, ph. Paul Beeson BSC) followed by The Wildcats of St. Trinian’s (1980 d. Frank Launder, ph. Ernest Steward). Alongside director and cinematographer Arthur Wooster BSC, he operated second unit on the James Bond films Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985), whose first units were both directed by John Glen and photographed by Alan Hume BSC.
Among his other credits are For Queen and Country (1988 d. Martin Stellman, ph. Richard Greatrex BSC), Henry V (1989 d. Kenneth Branagh, ph. Ken Macmillan BSC) and
The Rainbow Thief (1990 d. Alejandro Jodorowsky, ph. Ronnie Taylor BSC). His last credit is for the television series The Coral Island (2000 d. John Gorrie, ph. Mike Thomson).
Malcolm became an associate member of the BSC in 1990.
OTHER CREDITS: Minder, Jeeves and Wooster, Inspector Morse, The Browning Version, The Ghost Hunter.
From the BSC Book “Preserving the Vision”
Doug Milsome BSC, GBCT added
I first met Malcolm in 1956-7 when joining Rank Screen services animation dept based at Pinewood Studios. Malcolm was already a very clued up assistant cameraman to Tony Thompson, Stop Motions photography's Chief DOP.
Malcolm taught me a great deal which I’ll be forever grateful. I left to begin a three year trainee course joining The Rank Organisation's feature camera dept at Pinewood, under Bert Easy. The rest is history.
Dear Malcolm 'Thank you!'
RIP. I’m not far behind you!!!
Doug Milsome BSC. GBCT'
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- the GBCT
- Jan 7
- 1 min read
It is with great sadness that the Grips Branch announce that our dear friend and colleague, Bill Geddes, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening.
His wife Helen thanks many of Bill's oldest friends and colleagues in the film industry for all the support she and Bill received over the past twelve months, especially towards the end of his life. It was a great comfort to Bill and Helen, and she wanted to express her heartfelt thanks to everyone, through what was a very difficult and challenging time.
Bill was diagnosed with his illness in January 2024, and was hoping for a positive and successful outcome. Sadly he found out in October that wasn’t to be, and it was a tribute to the man’s character how he faced up to the news, courageously battling to the very end.
Bill was an ace Grip who had a long and stellar career in motion pictures, working with directors such as, Stanley Kubrick, John Boorman, and Brian DePalma.
When Grips Branch was formed in 1985, he was elected onto the first committee, serving for several years. Bill was liked by everyone and loved by many. He was a loyal friend, great company and a joy to work alongside. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Our condolences go out to his wife, Helen, his two daughters Sam and Kelly, his son Paul, his son-in-laws Andy and Jonathon, grandson Jack and his wife Abbie.
Source: Grips Branch Committee
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