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Martin Lightening's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Retired Martin Lightening Director of Photography & Lighting Camera Details Agent or Diary service None Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

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 Sorry, but this form is now closed. GBCT Board Member Nomination & Expression of Interest Form The GBCT is seeking new Board members. Could you or a member be that person? Criteria: We ask you to..... Attend a maximum of 6 online Board meetings per annum. Appoint a Proxy: Assign a Board member to feedback on your behalf, if you can't attend a meeting. Actively contribute as a Board member by supporting and responding to the GBCT’s needs as they arise. Review meeting notes and action items in a timely manner. Respond promptly to requests for votes and provide feedback as required. First name Last name Email Grade Nomination of a GBCT member to the Board (Optional) Complete this section only if you are nominating someone for the GBCT Board. Name of Nominee While collaboration with organisations operating in related fields is valuable to the GBCT and vice versa, individuals seeking nomination to the Board must avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Accordingly, nominees must not serve as a Board member, Committee member, or Director of any organisation that is the same as, similar to, or in competition with the GBCT. This requirement is intended to safeguard the integrity, independence, and professional activities of the GBCT. Is the nominee a Director and/or on the Board or Committee of any of the following?: BSC ACO GTC CineCertified Other If 'Other', please state which organisation & their role Suitability Statement Please briefly explain why you believe this nominee would be a strong addition to the GBCT Board (skills, experience, perspective, etc.). Response (max. 500 words): Nominee Consent Has the nominee confirmed they are willing to be nominated? Yes No Are you nominating yourself? Yes No Expression of Interest for you to become a Board Member (Optional) : Please outline why you are interested in becoming a GBCT Board member. Response (max. 500 words): Are you a Director and/or on the Board or Committee of any of the following?: BSC ACO GTC CineCertified Other If 'Other', please state which organisation & your role Skills and Experience Please summarise the skills, experience, or lived expertise you would bring to the Board (e.g. governance, finance, legal, community engagement, lived experience, strategy). Provide evidence e.g. contacts, dates, Response (max. 500 words): Availability and Commitment Are you able to commit to a maximum of six online Board meetings a year and associated responsibilities? Yes No Unsure Which area of activity can you assist with? Training & Education (content creation) Outreach & Events (BSC Expo, Picnics, etc) Social Media Writing articles (GBCT newsletter, magaznies, etc) Sourcing website/social media content Finance & Legal Which area of activity do you have experience with? Training & Education (content creation) Outreach & Events (BSC Expo, Picnics, etc) Social Media Writing articles (GBCT newsletter, magaznies, etc) Sourcing website/social media content Finance & Legal Any comments regarding availability or potential conflicts of interest. Declaration and Consent I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge I consent to the GBCT using this information for the purposes of Board nomination and selection. Signature Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date picker Deadline to submit nomination form: Tuesday 31 March 2026 Submit

Barney Batchelor's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Full Member 1st Assistant Camera / Focus Puller Barney Batchelor Details 07736 280966 Agent or Diary service Wizzo +44 (0)20 7437 2055 https://wizzoandco.co.uk/ Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

Kim Vinegrad's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Full Member 1st Assistant Camera / Focus Puller Kim Vinegrad Details 07974 434992 Agent or Diary service None Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

John Attwell's Crew Directory profile as featured on the Guild of British Camera Technicians' website. Retired John Attwell Details Agent or Diary service Other Information Enquire View CV IMDb

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