Bectu branches

When you become a member of Bectu you’re put into a branch. Every branch has their E-branch page for communication and organising behind the member login.

Become a member of Bectu to find out more.

If you are a member and want to find out about making a public branch page like the ones below, please talk to your official.

Art Department

The Bectu Art Department Branch is made up of Art Department, Set Dec, Graphics, Drapes and Concept Artists.

Find out more at the full branch webpage.

Art Technicians

The Bectu Art Technicians branch is for new and experienced art handlers, art technicians, fabricators and studio assistants seeking guidance, support and protection.

Find out more at the full branch page.

Assistant Directors

Welcome to the webpage for the Assistant Directors branch at Bectu. Our branch is represented by a committee made up of working assistant directors from all levels, from runners to 1st ADs. Find out more here for further branch and current rate card information on our branch page.

Background Artistes

Background artistes, represented through the Film Artistes’ Association (FAA) section of Bectu, are a growing part of the union.

Find out more at the full branch page.

Broadcast and Film Chaperones and Tutors

Our branch represents chaperones and tutors across the Film and TV industry.

Costume & Wardrobe

Our branch represents costume people in the Film and TV industry from all levels, from Costume Designers to Trainees.

Find out more on our website: Bectu COSTUME AND WARDROBE COMMITTEE

Fashion UK

Fashion UK is a branch of Bectu, the first union branch dedicated to supporting non-performance creatives in the fashion sector. Find out more on our hub page.

To find out more about Fashion UK, please visit www.bectufashionuk.com.

Games Workers

Bectu is the union for the media and entertainment industry and is well placed to support games workers wishing to build a workplace union.

Find out more at the full branch page.

Hair Makeup and Prosthetics

The Hair, Make-Up, & Prosthetics Branch is dedicated to empowering hair and make-up artists,

prosthetics technicians and other creative professionals in the creative industries.

Find out more at the full branch webpage.

Intimacy Coordinators

The Intimacy Coordinators Branch represents Intimacy Coordinators who are working in the industry and training.

Please visit our hub page to find our Guidelines for Shooting Intimacy, and information on our Registry.

Locations

Our branch strives to represent, support and grow our membership of Location & Unit Managers, Scouts, Assistants & Marshalls in the Film and TV industry.

See our ratecard here: Ratecards: find out the rates for the work you do | Bectu

Outside Broadcasts

Any Bectu member who works wholly or mostly in Outside Broadcasting can join the OB Branch. Our mission is to foster an inclusive industry where all individuals are highly skilled, respected, and supported in their well-being, receiving fair compensation promptly.

Find out more at Bectu OB Branch

Photo Technicians

The Photo Techs Branch represents and organises photo technicians across media and entertainment.

Plasterers

The Plasterers Branch represents and organises plasterers working in film & TV construction.

See the Construction Agreement and Construction Rate Card

The branch has previously raised concerns over the use of Foam Sealant in the industry. See more details here: Plasterers Branch | Bectu

Post Production & Facilities

The Post Production & Facilities Branch (PP&F) represents workers within Post Production & Facilities who either work and/or live within London or the South East of England which is the London Production Division (LPD).

Our members work in all areas, grades and genres within picture and sound editorial as freelancers and staff from Post Production Runners to award-winning Picture and Sound Editors.

We actively work to maintain competitive, fair and thriving Post Production Departments and to improve conditions in the Film, TV and Web-Based Video Industries.

For more information, please check out our website www.theroughassembly.com.

Props

The Bectu Props Branch is made up of props department (dressers, stores and standbys etc.) props modellers (including prop painters and carpenters), action props, greens and action vehicles.

You can follow the branch on Instagram and reach the branch committee by emailing [email protected].

Riggers

The Riggers Branch represents and organises riggers working in film & TV construction.

See the Construction Agreement and Construction Rate Card

Alongside BBC, ITV and Pact, the Riggers Branch also runs the Joint Industry Grading Scheme (JIGS). Riggers joining the branch are encouraged to apply to join the scheme.

Please see here: https://www.jigs.org.uk/

Runners

Runners or new entrants to the industry are encouraged to join a Bectu branch relevant to the area they are working in or hope to work in.

For more advice and info for Runners, please see here: Runners and new entrants | Bectu.

Scenic Painters

Scripted Production & Accounts

We represent members working across scripted production and accounts in the Film and TV industry.

See our ratecard here: Ratecards: find out the rates for the work you do | Bectu

Special Effects (SFX)

The Special Effects Branch represents and organises those working in film & TV special effects.

Alongside BBC, ITV and Pact, the SFX Branch also runs the Joint Industry Grading Scheme (JIGS). SFX crew joining the branch are encouraged to apply to join the scheme.

Please see here: https://www.jigs.org.uk/

Stagehands

The Stagehands Branch represents and organises stagehands working in film & TV construction.

See the Construction Agreement and Construction Rate Card

Theatres Touring Branch

The Bectu Theatres Touring Branch supports members across the touring theatre sector, including those who work under UK Theatre member employers on tour. For more information on the sort of support we provide to members, please see our Touring Guide to Good Practice and Professional Minimum Rates Guidance (not agreed with UK Theatre or any other body).

Touring Guide to Good Practice – June 2024

Professional Minimum Rates Guidance – January 2023

Unscripted TV branch

The Bectu Unscripted TV branch is working to organise and campaign on behalf of those who work in unscripted TV.

Find out more at the full branch page.

VFX

Bectu represents VFX workers across the industry.

Find out more at the full branch page.