Crew Drop-in & Drinks Evening at Data Reprographics near Shepperton Studios for Art, Set Dec and Props (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Filmbase

Art, Set Dec and Props:

Drop-in & drinks evening

Location:

Data Reprographics
Unit 1, West Surrey Estate

Ashford TW15 1XB

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Wednesday 13th May

6pm - 8pm

Filmbase and Data Reprographics are hosting a crew drop-in evening for members of the Art, Set Decoration, Props and Graphics departments.

The session will take place at the newly expanded premises of Data Repropgraphics, near Shepperton Studios. It’s a chance for Filmbase and Graphics Union members to get together, chat about upcoming projects, ask advice from more experienced crew, and meet potential new colleagues.

We understand how difficult it can be to make contact with employers or experienced crew members at the best of times, and this quieter period is causing concern for many across all levels of the industry.

It will also be an opportunity to have a look around Data Reprographics’ expanded premises. The team will be there and happy to show you their new wide-format printers, dedicated crew coffee room and more!

The session is on Wednesday 13th May, with doors open between 6pm and 8pm. Due to the size of the venue, places are limited to around 40, and we will run a waiting list right up until the event.

How to register:

Please register by clicking the link below so that your name is on the door. We’ll have a glass of wine or a cup of tea ready to welcome you.

This event is hosted by

Data Reprographics

Cancellation request
Please let us know if you can't make it, so we can offer your place to someone else.

Photography Policy

By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event on our social media platforms and in promotional materials.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at help@filmbase.uk. We're here to help!

A Discussion with.........Dressing Props Chargehand Nick Akass (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:00 GMT

FILMBASE SESSIONS

A Discussion with......

Dressing Props Chargehand
Nick Akass

Wednesday 20th May 2026

1:15-1:45pm (UK time) via Zoom

Our next Filmbase session is with Dressing Props Chargehand Nick Akass.

Nick’s credits date back 16 years and include Star Wars Episode IX, 1917 and Avengers: Doomsday.

We’ll be asking him about Prop Dressing for different budget bands, what the job involves on a daily basis and how the department works, including how crewing up is done in Props.

This session is also for crew interested in moving departments - Nick started his career in the Art Department and he will be talking about his experience of moving between Art Dept and Props.

Nick’s work has included low-budget and micro-budget productions - we’ll be finding out what low-budget means as crew on the ground and what you gain from it.

He is also Chair of the Bectu Props Committee and does much behind-the-scenes work to support rates and other issues affecting the department.

The webinar is FREE for Filmbase members and £10 for non-members. If you'd like to become a Filmbase member, click here.

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