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.

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.

Photo Technicians

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

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/

Set Crafts

Comprised of Carpenters and Scenic Painters working in film & TV construction, organising together for better pay, terms, and conditions.

See the Construction Agreement and Construction Rate Card

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 2023

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.