rate cards and agreements
We recommend that you take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions outlined in the agreements BEFORE commencing a job as this will most likely form the basis of your contract. All of these documents can be downloaded for easy reference.
tv drama rate card 2023
Film Rate Card 2023
2023 tv drama agreement
Covers terms and conditions for all scripted TV drama produced in the UK.
Major Motion Picture Agreement
Covers all feature films with a budget of over £30million.
Commericials
APA recommended terms and rates
Commercials production diversity plan
The diversity action plan is a step-by-step practical guide to addressing diversity across the commercials industry.
New entrants
Costume New Entrants Guide
A guide to help you navigate your early jobs in the film and TV industry. Written by trainees, for trainees, with an emphasis on sustainability. This helpful guide covers everything you need to know.
Screenskills Trainee Finder
Trainee Finder is a new entrant training programme delivered by ScreenSkills that offers both training and paid placements. It provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented individuals to support them as they apply for placements on film productions.
Screenskills Skills Checklist
This explores the different skills required for many of the roles in costume. Find out which path is the right one for you.
Freelance Work
Bectu guide to tax and self employment
All you will ever need to know about working in the film and TV industry if you are self-employed. This is available to Bectu members only.
Bectu Pension Basics
A guide to pensions if you are PAYE and how to get help and advice about your workplace pensions.
A progressive manifesto for the self-employed
Written in collaboration with the Fabian Society, this is a report proposing policies to the next government to improve working conditions, financial security, and business support for the self-employed. A powerful read.
Sustainability
the costume directory
A free directory of sustainable fabric suppliers who prioritise sustainability, environmental responsibility and fair trade. Compiled by Sinéad Kidao. You can also follow the Costume Directory Facebook page.
Albert
Albert is a BAFTA owned organisation which supports the film and TV industry to reduce the environmental impacts of production. Please take a look at their tools, training and events.
sexual harassment
Bectu members guide to sexual harrassment
Download a copy of this document here.
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