Bectu's BIG Autumn Gathering 2024

Welcome to Bectu's BIG Autumn Gathering 2024!

Saturday 12th October 2024

11.00am-5.30pm with social to follow until 6.30pm

Join us at the City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus for a day filled with learning, networking and more. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow film & TV professionals and gain valuable insights. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone at our Autumn Gathering. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Check back for updates to tickets and further details. You can also find more info on our event landing page.

Family Friendly and Accessible

We are aiming to make this event family friendly and accessible. We hope to be able to offer childcare at the event. If you are interested please book a free child ticket. We will confirm childcare with you in advance of the event. All children are also welcome to attend the sessions with their parents/carers, and there is a child play area ajoined to the venue. There is no food onsite, but there are many local shops and eateries.

If you have any access requirements, please indicate what these are when you check out your ticket and we will do our best to accomodate them. This venue has a lift and is wheelchair accessible. There is limited onsite parking for those with access requirements, please contact us in advance to reserve a spot.

You can email LPD@bectu.org.uk to discuss any requests or requirements.

Getting Here

There is local paid street parking in the area. We advise taking public transportation as there is no onsite parking, except for pre-booked access requirements.

Underground:
Edgware Road (Bakerloo, District, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines)
Marylebone (Bakerloo Line)
Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines)

Rail: Paddington and Marylebone Rail Stations

Bus: 6, 16, 18, 98, 332, 414

More details on getting here: Paddington Green Campus (cwc.ac.uk)

Event Details

Doors will open at 11.00am

Sessions from 11.30-5.30pm

Social to follow from 5.30-6.30pm

Watch this space for further details, bookable sessions and updates to timings.

One-to-one sessions:

• Free 1-1 Financial Advice (time slots will be bookable via eventbrite closer to the date)
• FAA Photoshoot (time slots will be bookable via eventbrite closer to the date)

Sessions to include:

• LPD Annual Forum: what will generative AI mean for creative workers
• Negotiating Masterclass with Sara Putt
• Planning for Retirement
• Confidence and Creativity: The Power of Networking and Your Net Worth
• Access panel
• Filming on the Move
• Freelance organising 101
• How to Pitch a Job Share Workshop
• Copyright Basics
• What Does HMU Do
• Health & Safety and Human Rights

Union Branch Meetings

• Scripted branch AGM
• Chaperones Branch AGM
• Costume speed networking
• FAA branch meeting
• AVU branch meeting
• Factual editors and assts meetup
• Unscripted and Unprotected: but for how long?
• IC AGM

Watch this space for bookable sessions and updates to timings. Events and timings are subject to change.

We would also like to thank our generous sponsors:

Independent insurance intermediary Hencilla Canworth

Globally renowned British-owned Pinewood Studios Group

The leading UK independent agency for Film and TV HODs, Crew and Trainee Sara Putt Associates