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for crew discussions and support

If you’re crewing up, then please use the Filmbase Job Alerts system and/or browse our Crew Directory to look for crew, rather than advertising on these WhatsApp groups. The Job Alerts system is accessible to everyone and promotes good practice by employers on Bectu rates, flexible working and more.

If you’re looking for work, then for the same reasons, we’d ask that you don’t use these groups to advertise your services or make unsolicited approaches to seniors! Please do get in touch if you’d like advice on how to improve your Filmbase profile.



HoDs - Set Decorators & Production Buyers Group

The group is to enable HoDs to confidentially share information that will assist in negotiating deals and rates to improve parity across the department.

Note: this group is not intended to be a place to post jobs. We encourage you to use the Crew Request forms on Filmbase if you are looking for crew, so we can encourage diversity in the department and good practice when hiring.

Joining Criteria:

  • Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm their name and that they are actively working as a either a Set Decorator or Production Buyer, and therefore responsible for rate negotiations. 
  • Filmbase members and non-members are welcome, although we do ask that non-members consider joining Filmbase in order to support the running of the group. 

Notes:

Whilst Filmbase is here to help HoDs find crew, crew find jobs and provide information and facilitate discussion within the Art and Set Decoration Departments, all the work on the rate cards and contract negotiations is carried out by volunteers from the Bectu Art Department Committee. We encourage all Filmbase members to also join Bectu in order to support this work done by the committee.

Information on the current Bectu Art Department Branch Rate card can be found on the Rates page. 

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CcrunWf5cLp2jA9CcuTxlP


Set Decoration - Set Dec Sales

A place where Set Decorators, Production Buyers and Assistant Buyers can advertise items you are looking to sell or pass on at the end of productions.

We encourage everyone to promote what they are selling, rather than what they need to buy!

Roles included in this group:

  • Set Decorator
  • Production Buyer
  • Assistant Buyer

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FIbditgQsF88u0RyZXIHNg


Set Decoration - Accredited Seniors Group

A group for Accredited Senior Set Decoration crew to discuss all things work related.

We recommend this group for crew with more than 5 years experience in the department.

Joining criteria:

  • Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 
  • You must be a Filmbase member to join the group.
  • Please only join this group if you are working in one of the more senior roles listed below. We recommend this group for crew with at least 5 years experience in the department.

  • This group is not intended to be a place to post jobs. We encourage you to use the Crew Request forms on Filmbase if you are looking for crew, so we can encourage diversity in the department and good practice when hiring.

Roles included in this group:

  • Senior Assistant Set Decorator 
  • Assistant Set Decorator
  • Location Dec Decorator

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FdrqXY2X61G7nooaaKclZw

Set Decoration - Accredited Buyers Group

A group for Accredited Buyers to discuss all things work related.

Joining criteria:

  • Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 
  • You must be a Filmbase member to join the group.
  • Please only join this group if you are working in one of the roles listed below. 
  • This group is not intended to be a place to post jobs. We encourage you to use the Crew Request forms on Filmbase if you are looking for crew, so we can encourage diversity in the department and good practice when hiring.

Roles included in this group:

  • Production Buyer
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Action Prop Buyer
  • Set Dec Coordinator

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMtu3VI2LrA2cdkz8874KA


Set Decoration - Accredited Juniors Group

A group for Accredited Junior Set Decoration crew to discuss all things work related.

We recommend this group for crew with less than 5 years experience in the department.

Joining criteria:

Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 

You must be a Filmbase member to join the group.

Please only join this group if you are working in one of the roles listed below and are an Accredited member.

Roles included in this group:

Junior Assistant Set Decorator

Petty Cash Buyer

Set Dec Assistant

Set Dec Runner

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IHOSqwL6YJaBcjv7hXvpP3


New to the Industry Group

The group is for New to the Industry Filmbase members to chat about making contacts, negotiating rates and all aspects of starting out in the industry. Filmbase are also on hand to offer tips and advice. 

Joining criteria:

Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 

You must be a Filmbase member to join the group. 

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/H29IOtVXDlKJz6DyiGMyAE


Coordinators Group

A group for members of Filmbase who are working as a Coordinator in Art, Set Dec or Props, to discuss all things work-related.

Recommended roles for this group:

  • Art Department Coordinator
  • Set Decoration Coordinator
  • Prop Modelling Coordinator
  • Prop Department Coordinator

Joining criteria:

Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 

You must be a Filmbase member to join the group. 

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/G27fiXBeBQeCRUmTZ90aQ6


Concept and Storyboard Artists Group

A group for Accredited members of Filmbase who are Concepting or Storyboarding in Art, Set Dec or Prop Modelling, to discuss all things work-related.

Recommended roles for this group:

  • Concept Artist or Illustrator, in Prop Modelling, Set Decoration or the Art Department
  • Storyboard Artist  

Joining criteria:

Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 

You must be a Filmbase member to join the group. 

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7cRfgAzDlfLxxEXvvgzWa


Flexible Working Group for Art and Set Dec Departments

A group for Accredited and New to the Industry members of Filmbase who are who are interested in discussions on Flexible working, including Job Share. 

Joining criteria:

Upon joining, crew will be asked to confirm the email address that is connected to their Filmbase membership. 

You must be a Filmbase member to join the group. 

Link to join the group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KvYIpB25QgI6fdR0DFIZYr


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