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PGGB and BFC complete inaugural diversity scheme with reception at House of Commons

PGGB and BFC complete inaugural diversity scheme with reception at House of Commons

Written by Joe Jackson on Feb 22, 2022. Posted in General Interest

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB), in partnership with the British Film Commission (BFC), celebrated the completion of its inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme. The scheme launched in August 2021 with the core aim of helping underrepresented talent working in UK film and High-End TV production reach the next level of their career in their chosen field. An evening reception at the House of Commons marked the occasion.

PGGB and British Film Commisison announce 15 participants of Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme

PGGB and British Film Commisison announce 15 participants of Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme

Written by Shona Smith on Aug 25, 2021. Posted in General Interest

The Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme is designed to help underrepresented talent at entry, early and experienced levels reach the next level of their career in their chosen field. It is part of PGGB’s Mission Inclusion programme (#MI21) delivered in partnership with the British Film Commission, designed by PGGB’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Group to empower production personnel to expand their networks and ensure they are hiring diverse production teams.

On location in Germany with Rolf Viehrig, President of BVL- The Location Scouts Guild of Germany

On location in Germany with Rolf Viehrig, President of BVL- The Location Scouts Guild of Germany

Written by Murray Ashton on Jul 25, 2019. Posted in Interviews

I started in the film business straight from school in 1990 as a personal driver to the German actress Iris Berben. I also worked for her son, Oliver Berben, and with Constantin Film as a unit manager in 2000. My first job as a location scout was on Bookies in 2001. I had to find locations in Cologne, Germany, that could double for Philadelphia in the USA. I had found my profession!

TLG talks to Ing Lim, Film Commissioner for The Hague

TLG talks to Ing Lim, Film Commissioner for The Hague

Written by Murray Ashton on Feb 16, 2018. Posted in Interviews

Amsterdam has often been considered the production hub of the Netherlands but The Hague's recently appointed Film Commissioner, Ing Lim, is looking to offer international producers an alternative. We spoke to Ing to see how The Hague stacks up against Amsterdam and what the city can offer in its own right.

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