Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the film & TV industry, with the Film and TV Charity

FILMBASE SESSIONS

Supporting mental health and wellbeing 

in the film and TV industry

with

Justine Walton

from The Film and TV Charity

Thursday 20th June 2024

19:00-20:00 (BST) via Zoom

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* This event is now SOLD OUT please do join our waitlist *

As this event sold out very quickly we are looking to arrange another one very soon so watch this space.

This session is for crew who look after team members, for example as HoDs, Art Directors, Assistant Sec Decorators or Coordinators.

Many of you have asked for guidance on how to support the wellbeing of your team members. We know the fast pace of the industry makes it a challenge to get the job done while also considering the wellbeing and mental health of your team. 

This workshop is being held to help guide senior crew in this area and is jointly organised by Filmbase with the Graphics Union. 

Graphics Union chair Camise Oldfield, who is a mental health first aider, will chat to Justine Walton from The Film and TV Charity, discussing ways to embed and maintain positive working practices for you and your team.

The Film and TV Charity has produced a Toolkit for Mentally Healthy Productions, offering guidance for line managers.

Justine will discuss ways you can formulate a wellbeing plan, communicate it to your team, be clear about bullying, harassment and discrimination and how you can support colleagues with mental health issues.

You will be introduced to useful resources, discuss some real-life examples and Justine will have the opportunity to respond to your questions.

Due to the nature of this session, spaces are limited.

Sign up for the workshop below. Don't forget to submit a question if there's anything specific you like Justine to answer. 

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

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The Film and TV Charity:

If you work behind the scenes in film, TV or cinema, The Film and TV Charity is there to support you. Whether you’re a researcher or a writer, in casting or production, editing or sales, distribution or exhibition, the charity is ready to help. You can expect a friendly ear at the end of their 24/7 Film and TV Support Line, as well as access to financial advice and support, and help with everything from mental wellbeing, discrimination and harassment to a whole host of practical tools and resources.