These sessions are aimed at freelance members in film and tv across all craft and regional branches. Session 1 will be parent focused, and Sessions 1 and 2 will be parent and carer focused.
More than flexible working
Session 1 – Parent focus with support tools – Saturday 28 Sept 2024 10.00-12.30
Session 2 – Flexible Working – Saturday 16 November 2024 10.00-12.30
Session 3 – Focus on job sharing – Saturday 30 November 2024 10.00-12.30
Are you finding that juggling the demanding hours, unpredictable nature and irregular schedules of film production with personal commitments at home is challenging?
Written by industry professionals and 3 years in the making – The ‘More Than Film’ Flexible working course aims to provide you with a ‘How to’ tool kit on flexible working in film & TV to help you find the solution that fits you best. We are a fast paced and highly collaborative industry, and fostering supportive working practices are essential for retaining crew with valuable skills and experience to achieve collective success.
About the Trainers
Camise Oldfield is a seasoned Lead graphic designer whose experience and expertise straddles HETV, feature films and commercials. She Chairs the Graphic Union, is a former BECTU committee member, a mother of 3 as well as being one half of a double film family. She fully embraces the power of job-sharing to bring versatility to her craft and has explored a myriad of innovative work structures to balance professional and personal responsibilities.
Rachel Corbould is a Senior Production Buyer working in HETV and on MMP films with 15 years worth of experience in the field. She is a Mother of 1 child, part of a double film family with her partner, and she was also raised in a double film family herself. Initially challenged by the prospect of returning to work after starting a family, Rachel has embraced a variety of flexible working models to maintain her presence in film & TV production and has been part of the Bectu committee in recent years. Passionate about fostering inclusivity in the workplace, she is focused on championing positive change within the industry she is passionate about.