It's always my honour to represent @Bectu members and so I was pleased to be able to highlight the very real impact that the current work crisis is having on TV freelancers at the Media Production & Technology Show today, alongside Marcus Ryder The Film and TV Charity and Laura Mansfield ScreenSkills

Join us for a deep dive into fostering healthier and happier workplaces! 🌟 Hear from experts in our dyanmic conference presented by BFI! 💼➡️ i.mtr.cool/hqztvoknha

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Explore this list of organisations and groups that can help you build vital connections and supportive relationships:
filmtvcharity.org.uk/get-support/pr…

Our survey of theatre workers highlights the mental health impact of abusive audience behaviour.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek learn more about Anything Doesn't Go, our campaign to make UK theatres safer for theatre workers: bectu.org.uk/anything-doesn…

Fantastic workshop yesterday for CREAATIF project we're running with Turing Public Policy and Queen Mary University of London with members of Society of Authors Bectu Musicians' Union and Equity exploring #AI impacts on freelancers in creative industries. Thanks to everyone who brought their expertise and insight.

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs joins the BFI panel at Cannes festival 'Good Work in Production: how can we become the healthiest and happiest sector to work in?' looking at improving working conditions in the industry.

Watch the livestream on Friday 📽️
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Our poll of more than 4,000 UK film and TV workers lays bare the ongoing work drought.

75% of respondents are struggling with their mental health, with the mental health impact of the crisis hitting young workers hardest. Read more about our demands ⬇️
bectu.org.uk/news/bectu-cal…

Join us for Media Production & Technology Show panel tomorrow with
Philippa Childs, Marcus Ryder from The Film and TV Charity and ScreenSkills' Laura Mansfield on the state of the industry and the future for freelancers in the film and TV industry.

Sign up for #MPTS2024 here: bit.ly/MPTS24regX

Smiling faces Bectu #broadcasttechnologyshow campaigns for better lives behind the lens

How to make film go green??
Woo hoo 🤸‍♂️Our magnificent trade union Bectu offers FREE course for Scotland's film professionals on sustainability in the film industry
Take One Action Scottish Documentary ScottishFilmLocations Women in Film & TV (UK) BECTU Vision

Reel Impact is the The Film and TV Charity’s brand-new programme to support Black and Global Majority creatives working behind the scenes!

Applications open until 30th June - click here to find out more: bit.ly/3UNTBdV

A tragic reminder of how critical it is that the film & TV industry properly addresses its long-hours culture.

The wellbeing of everyone involved in a production must be absolutely paramount; no one should be put in unsafe circumstances by their job.
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Thread 🧵 theres nothing quite like hearing from people at the sharp end of what’s happening to freelancers struggling to find work in TV atm to illustrate that this is a crisis that all industry stakeholders should be working to resolve & not just @Bectu and The Film and TV Charity

Our intro to #mentalhealthawareness at work e-learning is perfect for anyone in the screen industries who wants to develop their awareness of mental health. Learn how to support your mental wellbeing at work and discover resources and services to help you: bit.ly/3EmqjHN

Work in live events? This #MentalHealthAwareness week, we want to highlight wellbeing guides and resources the Bectu Live Events Network have put together to support live events workers ⬇️

liveeventsnetwork.org/mental-health-…

If you’re from the Black and Global Majority and working behind the scenes in film, TV, or cinema, don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the The Film and TV Charity’s brand-new programme, Reel Impact.
Click here now: bit.ly/3UNTBdV