The Camera Branch

Our statement regarding the APA's Testing Recommendations for Commercial Productions (published 7th Jan)

Happy to announce the launch of our new, sustainably printed posters. Great couple days of round trips around London delivering them by 🚴🏻☀️. Big thanks to all the rental houses and studios for backing the initiative and showcasing the posters.

You can now access and download our Working Sustainably within Camera guidance document by visiting: camerabranch.org.uk/sustaina…

Are you a BAME and/or Womxn crew member looking to expand your network or move in a different direction? Are you a HoD looking to expand and diversify your crew network? Come meet each other at our 'Zoom On Up' event July 28th-30th. Details & register: is.gd/CamBranchZoomOnUp

This week's meeting will report on crew experiences of shooting under COVID-19 conditions. There will be reports from several commercials of varying scale, and from a major feature — Jurassic World: Dominion. More info: instagram.com/p/CClcYkFJD0W/…

10 QUESTIONS crew members should ask before accepting a job The Camera Branch has released the following advice regarding safe working practices during the coronavirus pandemic as a summary of some of the key points in the BECTU, BFC, and APA documents camerabranch.org.uk/10plus10

10 THINGS crew members should do to prevent the spread The Camera Branch has released the following advice regarding safe working practices during the coronavirus pandemic as a summary of some of the key points in the BECTU, BFC, and APA documents camerabranch.org.uk/10plus10

Meeting tomorrow at 11am. You can join the committee. camerabranch.org.uk/2020/05/… Check your member email for the link.

There's a Bectu committee to amplify the voices of junior grades. Camera Branch can elect 2 Reps to this committee. You must be a branch member, either under 35, on less than £1,400/wk or have less than 3 years experience. Interested? Email info@camerabranch.org.uk by 14th June.

Having another go at it tomorrow morning! 11am. Link in your branch email.

Black Lives Matter

Do you work in Outside Broadcast (OB) or similar production sectors? You are invited to an online meeting on Friday at 11am about a safe return to work. Email obnetwork@bectu.org.uk for your invitation. Non-members welcome. More information is at: bectu.org.uk/news/ob-workers…

For various reasons we've decided not to have a meeting on the 26th. Instead, we recommend members join Bectu's "New Deal for Freelancer's" Q&A at 3pm on Tuesday. Much of what we have discussed has fed into that. Check your inbox for the join link from Bectu. #comebackstronger

Our next Tuesday meeting will be on Contractual Obligations in CoVid19 Times - issues arising from the safety documents, such as liability & sick pay. It is important that you attend. Start time is an hour later than usual: 1200. Details in your branch email.