This journal, published by the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU), includes articles on: a new Digital/Social Media Users' Code of Practice, developed by BECTU for their members; an interview with freelance sound recordist Dave Williams about the equipment he uses; the rejection of Odeon's proposals for BFI IMAX, which it took ownership of in 2012; the progress of discussions between BECTU and ITV over a new framework for the representation of freelance workers on ITV soaps, Emmerdale and Coronation Street; international news broadcaster Al Jazeera's refusal to give voluntary recognition to BECTU and NUJ; and obituaries for Stephenie McMillan, set decorator, who worked on Harry Potter, Lewis McLeod, cameraman, and Jim Capper, first assistant director and location manager. There is also a piece announcing Mike Dick as the new chair of the BECTU History Project, originally set up by museum donor Roy Fowler.

Item number 83453
Category Periodical
Type Film Production
Language English
Country of origin UK