1 in 20 users were fast-tracked to Tier 2 Services – legal advice sessions or packages of professional counselling. We’re the charity working behind the scenes of the film and television industry in the UK. Filed Under: News Tagged With: Family Support Fund, Film and TV Charity, Going Places and Open Horizons, John Brabourne Awards, support line. Film and TV Charity is changing. Theatre Helpline. The Film and TV Charity is a registered charity no: 1099660. To keep up to The BFI include the number on all BFI-funded production call sheets and BBC Film ask producers to include the number on call sheets as part of financing agreements. Call them about legal queries, mental health and wellbeing, financial troubles, family issues, or your hopes and ambitions. The Support Line is such a valuable resource, ensuring that people feel that there is someone to talk to, day or night. Hard slog with Covid precautions in place including frequent testing, but an amazing team, great show & not one single case of Covid out of a crew & cast of, Film and TV Charity help line celebrates 1 year. based in Soho, London, but we’re for everyone working behind the The majority of users seek help with financial issues, with more than 50% presenting this as their reason for contacting the Charity. The majority of users seek help with financial issues, with over 50% presenting this as their reason for contacting the Charity. 0800 054 0000 Film and TV charity website. Members are predominantly cameramen and camerawomen working professionally across all moving image disciplines. A company limited by guarantee. The increase in the number of new clients we have onboarded shows that the Support Line is also beginning to act as the front door to our wider services. They don’t wait until office hours. Open A company limited by guarantee. A high-pressure industry, combined with the day to day stresses of life and freelancing, can leave you feeling like you’re on your own. Just completed a small video for MadCrew Ltd as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign on 30th September. industry experience in any behind-the-camera role. Subscribe, it’s pay what you can. Registered office: 22 Golden Square, London W1F 9AD. Design by Planning Unit - Charity web build by Fat Beehive. Get in touch on our free and confidential 24/7 Support Line. Our trained team has lots of experience and can give you quick and discreet advice. The Film & TV Support Line was launched in April 2018 as part of the Film & Television Charity’s new mission to extend its reach and impact. Film and TV charity. to our mailing list. From research to writing, through casting and production, to editing, sales, distribution and exhibition, we support the lives of everyone involved. Alex Pumfrey, CEO of the Film & Television Charity, said: With most users identifying themselves as freelance, it’s no surprise that managing a sometimes precarious income stream can be part and parcel of working in film and television, and why it’s the main reason people get in touch with us. Been very lucky to have completed shooting on KEO Films production for BBC @ Ealing Studios. 12–13/05/2021 @ London Olympia. That’s why we bring you a 24/7 Support Line which is free and confidential. The Film & Television Charity helpline is a year old – and, as it celebrates this milestone, it has issued some thought-provoking figures from its first year. Margaret Burgin, Head of Careers at ScreenSkills, said: It’s important that the Support Line is able to offer free and impartial advice on a complete range of questions worrying people in the film and television industry. The Charity has already achieved success in encouraging industry bodies, broadcasters and guilds to share information about the service with their stakeholders. The Film & Television Charity helpline is a year old – and, as it celebrates this milestone, it has issued some thought-provoking figures from its first year. scenes in film and TV across the UK. We value hard work and commitment, but we should make sure we look after our colleagues. Friendly, confidential advice, round-the-clock. We’ve hit our targets for year one and have been able to listen to and support over 1,000 individuals who otherwise might not have had anyone to turn to. The Guild of Television Camera Professionals is an independent craft organisation supporting and encouraging excellence in all aspects of TV, digital and film camerawork. Rory Peck Awards 2020 The service can provide guidance on issues including bullying and harassment, debt, depression and legal issues, and is also just a listening ear if you need to talk to someone.