Bectu’s Big Autumn Gathering

Saturday 12 October 2024, 11:00-18.30

Location: City of Westminster College, 25 Paddington Green, London, W2 1NB. Here’s how to get to the event.

Bectu’s Big Autumn Gathering returns this year with a programme of seminars, workshops, one-to-one advice, and networking opportunities.

Don’t miss out on this great day where you can:

• Chat with a wide range of industry stakeholders and suppliers
• Discuss the pressing topics affecting film and TV freelancers
• Network with other industry professionals from across the sector.

Full programme is now available

To help you plan your day and see what’s on offer, please see the programme schedule here.  This will be updated closer to the day with a final version.  The Meet the Frockers  CV One-to-One advice sessions, Photoshoot and One to Ones will need to be booked in addition to getting your ticket. More info is available in the programme and on the Eventbrite so book your ticket here and guarantee your spot.

Watch this space for further details, bookable sessions and updates to timings.

One-to-one sessions:

• Free 1-to-1s financial advice with Quilter (time slots bookable on the day, on a first come, first serve basis)
• Free CV 1-to-1s (bookable on the day in the exhibition)
• FAA photoshoot (time slots will be bookable via link on Eventbrite closer to the date)

Sessions to include:

• LPD Annual Forum: State of the industry and What does generative AI mean for creative workers?
• Negotiating Masterclass with Sara Putt
• Planning for Retirement
• Human Rights and TV production
• Filming on the Move
• Improving access
• How to make production healthier
• Copyright Basics
• Human rights and TV production
• Next steps to change the reality of life for TV freelancers

Workshops

• Confidence and Creativity Workshop
• How to Pitch a Job Share Workshop
• Sticking together to get what you want

Union branch meetings and Networking

• Hair, makeup and prosthetics: Creating work for the future
• Post Production Factual editors and assistant networking
• Scripted Production and Accounts branch AGM
• Broadcast and film Chaperones and Tutors branch AGM
• Costume and Wardrobe networking and CV clinic
• FAA branch meeting
• AVU branch meeting
• Intimacy Coordinators branch AGM

Session and schedule are subject to change.

Come along to network, get support, discuss the main issues affecting the industry, and learn more about Bectu. If you have questions or accessibility requirements please email us.

 Download the event poster to share in your workplace