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The Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT) is a non-profit organisation of top-tier film and television professionals, who work immediately around the camera, focused on upholding the quality benchmark of skills and knowledge in the British Film & Television industry. About the Guild The Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT) is a non-profit organisation of top-tier film and television professionals, who work immediately around the camera, focused on upholding the quality benchmark of skills and knowledge in the British Film & Television industry. Our membership includes the very best technicians in the UK, including Camera, Grips, and Electrical departments, Script Supervisors, DITs, on-set Colourists and specialist technicians in Aerial, Underwater, 3D and VFX Cinematography. The Guild of British Camera Technicians was formed in 1977 to further the professional interests of the camera department within the British Film and Television Industry. Membership of the Guild is open to those technicians, working with motion picture cameras, who are able to satisfy their peers (represented by the Management Board) that they have reached a certain minimum professional standard in their appropriate grade. Our ever growing membership now represents a wide range of skills within the Camera Department. The Crew Directory gives rapid access to this pool of talent for many productions both in the UK and overseas. The Management Board Barry Read Grip Franz Pagot Director of Photography Ralph Messer 1st AC/Focus Puller Sam Okell DIT Ben Philpott Director of Photography Natie Davies 1st AC/Focus Puller Samantha Patterson 1st AC/Focus Puller Dean Thompson 1st AC/ Focus Puller Outreach & Events Ian Ogden Grip Website & IT Gabriel Hyman 1st AC/ Focus Puller Website & IT, Finance & Legal Steve Pugh Key Grip Training & Education Michael Hannan 1st AC/Focus Puller Sarah Hayward Script Supervisor Media, Messaging & Social, Training & Education Tony Jackson Camera Operator Outreach & Events Current Trustees Joe Wright Director Phil Meheux BSC Cinematographer Richard Lester Producer/Director Steve Clark-Hall Producer What we do... Support Career Development Give advice to members whenever required Keep up-to-date with Technology, Camera Data and Working Practices Provide training to the whole industry by industry practitioners Camera and Script Supervisor Trainee Schemes Attend Trade Shows to promote the GBCT, its Members and its Patrons Work with ScreenSkills and other organisations to develop and update the National Occupational Standards for Camera Technicians, Digital Technicians and Script Supervisors Protect the interests of members at national and international levels Work alongside organisations to make sure Technicians' needs are met, acted upon and high standards of practice maintained

John Hembrough's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Full Member Camera Operator John Hembrough Steadicam Details 07973 149352 LUA + SH PRO LTD https://www.hembrough.co.uk Agent or Diary service Arri Crew +44 (0) 1895457180 http://www.arricrew.com Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

John Taylor's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Retired John Taylor Director of Photography & Lighting Camera Details Agent or Diary service Stella's Diary +44 (0) 20 8994 1199 Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

'Your Voice' Questionnaire allows members to have a voice in global politics; feeding back to the governments Department of Culture. GBCT 'Your Voice' Member Questionnaire 2024 This questionnaire is CONFIDENTIAL and ensures your anonymity. We cannot see who you are! The GBCT Board is seeking full engagement from Guild Members in order to make the case to the relevant external stakeholders that Schedule D/Freelancers are in need of financial support/career development, during different times in their career, as being overlooked is impacting their lives in many ways. Grade(Required) Region(Required) Excluding being a Trainee, how long have you been working in the Film/TV Industry?(Required) The Downturn Over the last 12 months, how many days have you worked?(Required) If you've not been working, what are you at risk of losing? Has your mental health been impacted by not working?(Required) Yes No Please state what mental health issues you've suffered, especially during the downturn Has your physical health been impacted by working?(Required) Yes No Not work-related If applicable, what are your physical health issues in general e,g, back problems Have you had to downsize or are you in the process of downsizing?(Required) Yes No Have you had to uproot your family because you can no longer afford to live where you lived? (Required) Yes No Have you lost your home as a result of not working?(Required) Yes No Have you lost a relationship as a result of not working?(Required) Yes No Additional comments Have you had to take out a bank loan in order to sustain yourself?(Required) Yes No What amount have you had to borrow? £1K-£5K £5K-£10K £10K-£15K £15K-£20K £20K-£25K £25K+ Have you had to borrow from family/friends in order to sustain yourself financially?(Required) Yes No What amount have you had to borrow? £1K-£5K £5K-£10K £10K-£15K £15K-£20K £20-£25K £25K+ Have you used up all of your savings in order to sustain yourself financially?(Required) Yes No Have you had to sell much needed or valuable items in order to sustain yourself financially?(Required) Yes No Please state what you've had to sell e.g. work tools/equipment Alternative Skills - Side Hustle Were you able to utilise any other employable skills in order to generate alternative income?(Required) Yes No Please provide details Have your alternative skills been able to sustain you?(Required) Yes No The Future Do you have any substantial projects coming up in 2024?(Required) Yes No Are you considering leaving the Film & TV Industry as a result of the latest downturn?(Required) Yes No Early Retirement If you are considering retiring, please state if it is due to a downturn in work, or if you were due to retire anyway? If you have been contracted to work, what has production asked you to drop e.g. lower your rate, not charge for travel, no lunch or reduced lunch times, etc? Please provide details of your experiences. What would help? Would career development workshops/hands-on camera training be of benefit to you? Yes No Please state what form that would take. Would regular networking events, including with other organisations (ACO, BSC, etc.), help you to improve your career? Yes No Potential Networking Venue Suggestions e.g, for coffee mornings We want to organise networking events, please provide a suggested venue you think would be approriate for one of these events near you. Would you be interested in peer mentoring? (e.g. having a peer as your mentor who is a more experienced camera crew member) Yes No Would you be interested in receiving mentoring from a person of a higher grade? (e.g. having a mentor who is doing a role that you aspire to) Yes No What else could the GBCT do to help with your career? What can you offer the GBCT? Any other comments you'd like to add EDI Data Collection Gender(Required) Male Female Non-Binary Different gender than that assigned at birth Prefer not to say Sexual Orientation(Required) Bi / Bisexual / Bi+ Gay Heterosexual Queer Other Choose not to define Prefer not to say Trans Identity Please tick if you identify as a Trans person Ethnicity(Required) White British White non-British Global Majority British Global Majority non-British Definition of 'Global Majority' This is a collective term which refers to people who identify as Black, African, Asian, Brown, Arab, mixed-heritage, are indigenous to the global south and/or have been routinely racialised as 'ethnic minorities'. Globally these groups represent approx 85% of the world's population, currently making them the global majority and are set to remain so for the foreseeable future. 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Please contact The FIlm and TV Charity if you require financial, mental wellbeing and/or legal support. Submit

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Simon Werry's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Associate Member Director of Photography & Lighting Camera Simon Werry Aerial Cinematography Details 07971 020088 Flying Cameras https://www.flyingcameras.ltd Agent or Diary service None Other Information French Enquire View CV IMDb

Janet Kellock's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Full Member Script Supervisor Janet Kellock Details 07710 026 730 Kellock Film Services Ltd Agent or Diary service None Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

Support the Guild and show off your membership with some merchandise. GBCT Classic Cap Price £19.99 Add to Cart GBCT Vintage Cap Price £19.99 Add to Cart GBCT Embroidered Patch Price £9.99 Add to Cart GBCT Water Bottle (Stainless Steel) Price £22.99 Add to Cart GBCT Classic Mug Price £11.99 Add to Cart GBCT Classic Hoodie Price £39.99 Color Size Add to Cart GBCT Classic Women's Tee Price £19.99 Size Add to Cart GBCT Classic Tee Price £19.99 Color Size Add to Cart

Apply to join the Guild. Use this form to submit your application to become recognised as one the best of the best of the British Film Industry. Guild Membership Application Form Please complete the Application Form in order to apply to join the Guild. It will be considered for approval by a specially convened Membership Committee including members of the same Grade as yourself. If approved it will then be forwarded to the Management Board for approval. (If you see an error on submission this is usually a network error due to your connection speed. Connect to a fast Wifi network to continue.) First name* Last name* Address* Region* Email* Phone* I want to subscribe to Guild e-mails. * I agree to the Privacy Policy. * I agree to the Code of Conduct. * Current Grade* You must have been in this role for at least 3 years. (1 year for former Guild Camera Trainees) Specialism/Second Grade/Qualification Your Website URL IMDb Link* Agent or Diary Service Please provide Name, website address and phone number. Next of Kin* Please provide name, relationship to you, phone number and email address Upload a Profile Picture* Upload File Photo should be landscape with your face in the centre of the frame Upload your CV* Upload File Next Guild Membership Application Form Please complete the Application Form in order to apply to join the Guild. It will be considered for approval by a specially convened Membership Committee including members of the same Grade as yourself. If approved it will then be forwarded to the Management Board for approval. (If you see an error on submission this is usually a network error due to your connection speed. Connect to a fast Wifi network to continue.) First name* Last name* Address* Region* Email* Phone* I want to subscribe to Guild e-mails. * I agree to the Privacy Policy. * I agree to the Code of Conduct. * Current Grade* You must have been in this role for at least 3 years. (1 year for former Guild Camera Trainees) Specialism/Second Grade/Qualification Your Website URL IMDb Link* Agent or Diary Service Please provide Name, website address and phone number. Next of Kin* Please provide name, relationship to you, phone number and email address Upload a Profile Picture* Upload File Photo should be landscape with your face in the centre of the frame Upload your CV* Upload File Next

To become a member of the Guild of British Camera Technicians you need to be an individual who is properly  technically and craft trained with a good eye for the aesthetic. Becoming a Member To become a member of the Guild of British Camera Technicians you need to be an individual who is properly technically and craft trained with a good eye for the aesthetic. There is a tough selection process based upon proven knowledge, experience and a demonstrated level of proficiency before any application is accepted. You must be able to prove this through evidence and references. 4 professional references from existing Guild members. 3 professional references from existing Guild members + a Guild recognised workplace qualification. 3 professional references from existing Guild members + one reference from a BSC member. Membership Criteria In order to gain membership to the GBCT, you need to be a technician from Camera, Grip or Electrical department. The criteria is simple, you must be able to show at least 3 years experience in your current grade, and have the backing of other Members of the GBCT or BSC combined, have a recognised industry qualification or have been though a GBCT Trainee Scheme in the past. The 4 different criteria to choose from are explained below. Have been through a GBCT Trainee Scheme in the past. “The GBCT is a benchmark for excellent training and working practices and I was very pleased to join in 2004. When I need additional crew, I know I will always find competent and skilled fellow members, who understand their responsibilities and the workings of a film set. Gabriel Hyman Focus Puller I joined the Guild 12 years ago and was overjoyed when my application was accepted, as it felt like affirmation that I had made it as a top technician in my field. I joined a group of highly respected, outstanding technicians and found that having GBCT after my name led to numerous high end jobs. Mickey Richards Video Assist Full Membership Benefits £216/year Crew Directory Listing Access to GBCT Discounts Access to myGBCT App Special Training Rates The Chase List Digital British Cinematographer Subscription £25,000 Accident Insurance Associate or Overseas Membership Benefits £120/year Crew Directory Listing Access to GBCT Discounts Access to myGBCT App Special Training Rates The Chase List Digital British Cinematographer Subscription Honorary Membership Benefits Free Crew Directory Listing Access to GBCT Discounts Access to myGBCT App Special Training Rates The Chase List Digital British Cinematographer Subscription Trainee Membership Benefits Included with Trainee Scheme Crew Directory Listing Access to GBCT Discounts Access to myGBCT App Special Training Rates The Chase List Digital British Cinematographer Subscription £25,000 Accident Insurance Membership Types There are 4 membership types. Membership Benefits As a member of the GBCT you will be eligible for member benefits based on your membership type. They have been curated and secured by members for members and range from discounts at retailers and wellness companies to tailored insurance packages and member specific services provided exclusively by the Guild. Crew Directory Listing Every member has a listing in our new fully online Crew Directory. Accessible anywhere and viewable on all platforms. The Guild will use the directory to market you to potential employers. Peli Case Discounts 40% off Pelicases Kay’s App All GBCT members will get free access to the Kays app. Kays are the essential resource for Producers, Production Managers, Location Managers and all key personnel in the film and TV production industry, with constantly updated listings for thousands of top level companies and technicians. Patron Discounts Discounts from our numerous Patrons. A list that is growing year on year. Special Training Rates Discount for training courses provided by the GBCT. British Cinematographer Subscription The latest edition of British Cinematographer magazine delivered digitally into your inbox. Along with steep discounts on print subscription and back issues. myGBCT App A new smartphone app for the GBCT, giving members access to the new myGBCT social platform. Also an easy way to manage your profile, view News, receive updates from the Guild and also access your digital membership card. Industry News Sent directly to your inbox and accessible via the website. The Chase List An online list of productions that are in development, prepping, in production and shooting. Comprehensive and updated regularly. Insurance Benefits For members with a Full Membership plan, you will be automatically enrolled in our Personal Accident Insurance place worth up to £25,000/year. We are also able to get competitive Equipment and Public Liability packages for our members. These can include the following:- Own Equipment Hired-in Equipment Revenue Protection Re-shoot Costs Legal Expenses Once your application has been checked, it will be processed by a specially convened Membership Approval Committee made up of at least one Board Member, and a selection of members who are the same Grade as the applicant. A decision will be made and you will be contacted with the outcome. Apply Now

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