The next Camera Branch General Meeting is on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 100 Rochester Row, SW1P 1JP (members also have a remote option). All are welcome, including non-members in the camera department, but this meeting will focus on the Facilities and Staff workers sector. Socialising / networking will follow in the local pub. For more information, head to GET INVOLVED

More details for future meetings on our Meetings & Events page.

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Telegram: there is a new Camera Branch Broadcast Channel. No spam, no chat, just breaking news – subscribe by clicking the link above.

Slack: There is a brilliant Slack account that covers BECTU members working in the camera department across all of the UK. If you’d like to be added to this, please email comms@camerabranch.org.uk Once added, you can then choose which channels you want to follow.

You can find our rate cards here and current agreements here.

Note on Preparation & Wrapping:

Prep & Wrap is the time typically used to prepare to work at the start and to pack away at the end of each day. Some departments are asked to include this time within their rates for actual working hours.

The amount of included Prep & Wrap time applicable to the Camera Department is ZERO. This means that productions should arrange to start & complete shooting to allow time for preparation and wrap WITHIN THE CONTRACTED HOURS or pay the additional time as OVERTIME.
The only exception to this is the role of Script Supervisor, as is listed in the current agreements. Branch Script Supervisors object to this situation and the branch continues to work to eliminate prep & wrap time for all roles in the camera department.

Everything the Camera Branch does is decided democratically by its members, and through a committee of around 30 crew members which is elected once a year at the AGM. The AGM is one of four meetings a year for all Camera Branch members. We would love to see you there! Check our Meetings&Events page for more details. The next meeting will be in September, take place in person (and online) and will focus on our Ratecard. See you there!

The committee also usually meets four times a year and consists of members who are passionate about improving working conditions and creating lasting change. They volunteer their time, energy and experience when they can. If you’d like to get involved, please do get in touch with us. info@camerabranch.org.uk.

For an update on the negotiations with PACT regarding the TV drama agreement, please visit our Agreements page. If you are in the process of negotiating your next job, please get in touch with us info@camerabranch.org.uk.