Work In Progress - The BFDG Podcast

In the latest episode of Work in Progress, the British Film Designers Guild chair Jonathan Paul Green interviews the creative team behind Frankenstein—production designer Tamara Deverell, supervising art director Brandt Gordon, and set decorator Shane Vieau. The episode celebrates the film as the winning production in the Major Motion Picture – Period category at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards. The team reflects on their varied career paths and collaborative dynamic, while detailing the intensive research and “real-for-real” craftsmanship behind the film’s Victorian and Arctic settings. They discuss logistical challenges, close collaboration with VFX, and the fast-paced demands of their director, while also sharing candid perspectives on AI and offering practical advice for emerging creatives.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In the fourth episode featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, Mark Kermode is talking to the winner of our groundbreaking Planet Positive Award, Stephanie Shires who worked as the Sustainability Coordinator on 'Down Cemetery Road'. Mark is also joined by the award sponsors Sky Studio Elstree who have a strong commitment to sustainable film-making. Find out how sustainability on 'Down Cemetery Road' was ingrained in the entire creative process, how the production set out to reframe sustainable design as an act of preservation - considering the whole lifecycle of every asset with a holistic approach.Read more in the 'Down Cemetery Road' awards presentation HEREFind out more about the BFDG and how to join HEREPresented by:Mark KermodeWith :Stephanie Shires - Sustainability CoordinatorMatilda Wylie - Senior Client Services Manager, Sky Studios ElstreePeter Okell - Operations Manager, Sky Studios ElstreeExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldEdited by Benjamin Cook.Music: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In the third episode featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, Mark Kermode is talking to Production Designer, Olavo Abrantes and Set Decorator, Eleanor Dolan about their designs for the short film 'Fishbrain'. Find out how the Art Department team on a short film often have to use their ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to create the set when budgets are tight and why, if you are an aspiring Production Designer or Set Decorator, working on a short film is often a good place to learn the craft. Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HEREPresented by:Mark KermodeWith :Olavo Abrantes - Production DesignerEleanor Dolan - Set DecoratorExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldEdited by Benjamin Cook.Music: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this special 15th Awards episode of Work in Progress, Mark Kermode speaks to Production Designer/Art Director/Set Decorator - Malcolm Stone the winner  of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Emily Stillman, Snr Vice President of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden who tells us why Warner Bros. are so proud to support the award again this year.Malcolm Stone has had a long and distinguished career working in Film and TV Art Departments. He tells how he found his way into a career in the industry and how it progressed to working on a wide range of fascinating projects from 'The Muppet Show' to 'Band of Brothers' whilst picking up awards and nominations along the way.Hosted by:  Mark KermodeWith:  Malcolm StoneExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this special 15th Awards episode of Work in Progress, we hear from the three young creatives who have been nominated for the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards. They talk about their routes into the film industry, what they love about their jobs and give advice to anyone wanting to get into the Art Department. Mark is also joined by Rico Johnson-Sinclair, Director of CrewHQ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden who run training courses that help young people gain valuable skills that prepare them for a career in film or TV.Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HEREFind out more about CrewHQ HEREPresented by:Mark KermodeWith :Lola Fleming - Art Department AssistantMelissa Davis - Art Department AssistantCharlie McDonnell - Junior DraughtspersonRico Johnson-Sinclair - Director of CrewHQ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Executive Producer: Hedda ArchboldMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

Join Jonathan Paul Green for an insightful conversation on sustainable practice within the Art Department — a core passion for the BFDG and the driving force behind the annual Planet Positive Award. In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Production Designer Blair Barnette, along with Jimmy Keeping, Director and Co-founder of Sustainable Film, and Rhidian Davies, the company’s Client Services Manager. Together, they explore how to embed environmental responsibility into everyday filmmaking by empowering producers and crews.Presented by: Jonathan Paul Green - BFDG ChairpersonGuests: Blair Barnette - Production DesignerJimmy Keeping - Director and Co-founder, Sustainable FilmRhidian Davies - Client Services Manager, Sustainable FilmWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

Go behind the scenes of Wicked like never before.In this episode of WIP, BFDG Chair Jonathan Paul Green sits down with the multi-award-winning creative team behind the film’s breathtaking world: Production Designer Nathan Crowley and Set Decorator Lee Sandales.From crafting extraordinary sets to literally growing thousands of tulips, they reveal how the magic was made.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

Mark Kermode talks to Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective, about its work on 'My Lady Jayne'. ReCollective are a non-for-profit, setting new standards of re-use for the film industry to tackle the enormous amount of waste it produces. ReCollective's work on 'My Lady Jane' involved repurposing building materials which were then used for community builds in the South West of England including making poly tunnels for a market garden and a field shelter for a community farm.Find out more about ReCollective: https://www.recollective.uk/Hosted by:  Mark KermodeWith:  Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollectiveExecutive Producer: Lornie Archbold at HLA Agency Audio Producer: Alex Jones Music: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 630 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this episode Mark Kermode talks to the winners of our first ever award for Best Production Design of a Music Video. Production Designer - Grant Armstrong, Art Director - May Mitchell and Set Decorator - Kelsey Fowler talk about the creative journey they took to design the Sabrina Carpenter 'Taste' music video, which included chain saws and a supermarket meat aisle! Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold at HLA Agency Audio Producer: Benjamin CookMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this episode of Work in Progress, Mark Kermode speaks to the winners of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award - Production Designer, Gavin Bocquet and Supervising Art Director, Charmian Adams.Gavin Bocquet and Charmian Adams have both had long and very interesting careers working in Film and TV Art Departments. They talk about how they found their way into a career in the Art Department and how their careers developed.Gavin has worked on productions such as: Star Wars, Stardust , XXX 1, Warcraft and The Dark Crystal. More recently he has worked as Production Designer on the Apple TV hit Silo. In contrast highlights of Charmian's career include: Syd and Nancy, Downton Abbey S1, Hilary & Jackie, My Cousin Rachel, McMafia and SAS Rogue Heroes S 1.Hosted by:  Mark KermodeWith:  Gavin Bocquet and Charmian AdamsExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldAudio Producer: Benjamin CookMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this latest episode of WIP Mark Kermode talks to Rico Johnson Sinclair, Director of CrewHQ, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden about the work they are doing to inspire the next generation of film makers and providing training for young people wanting to pursue a career in the film industry. Mark then speaks to this year's nominees for the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award about their experiences of training for, and finding that all important first job in the Art Department.Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HEREFind out more about CrewHQ HEREPresented by:Mark KermodeWith :Eunice Naddamba - Junior DraughtspersonNivitha Muralikrishna - Art Dept Assistant / Junior DraughtspersonSatdeep Grewal - Set Dec AssistantExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldAudio Producer: Alex JonesMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this episode of Work in Progress, Mark Kermode speaks to the winner of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award - Production Designer, Martin Childs.Martin talks about how, as a young architect with a passion for cinema he was inspired by the film 'The Third Man' and decided architecture wasn't for him going on to pursue a career in film design.  Martin has had a fascinating career, from his first job as an assistant on Blue Peter to winning an Oscar for designing 'Shakespeare in Love',  working with the likes of Kenneth Branagh, the Hughes brothers and Philip Kaufman and most recently working as Production Designer on all 6 seasons of the award-winning series 'The Crown'.   Host: Mark KermodeInterviewee: Martin ChildsExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldAudio Producer: Benjamin CookMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this episode of WIP, Mark Kermode is in conversation with the supporters of the BFDG's Planet Positive Award from Sky Studios Elstree: Managing Director, Noel Tovey and VP of Business & Strategy, Sophie Owen-Jones. They talk about Sky Elstree's commitment to sustainability in the film industry and how it is implemented at their studios. Mark then talks to two of the Planet Positive Award nominees - Elwira Pluta for 'Sløborn', Zsofia Szemeredy for 'Hijack' and Michael Ralph, Production Designer for the winning production, 'Good Omens II', about the developing landscape of sustainability within the Art Department and how they are managing to integrate the use of sustainable practices into the designing and construction of sets.  Host:  Mark KermodeInterviewees:Noel Tovel - Managing Director, Sky Studios ElstreeSophie-Owen Jones - VP of Business & Strateg, Sky Studios ElstreeElwira Pluta, Azofia Szemeredy, Michael RalphExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldAudio Producer: Benjamin CookMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

Film Critic Mark Kermode in conversation with Blair Barnette, BFDG Chairperson and Emily Stillman, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Senior Vice President of Operations. They talk about the 13th BFDG Production Design Awards and also discuss the state of the Film and TV industry in February 2024 following a challenging period in the UK as a direct result of Hollywood strikes. It turns out that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel after all!Mark then chats to the three finalists in the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award - Olivia Clarke, Amy Herring and Libby Richardson. They share what inspired them to join the industry, including Harry Potter! As well as offering some great tips to anyone wanting to enter the world of the Art Department.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

This second episode of Work in Progress turns the spotlight on the all important subject of sustainability in production design. Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode, talks to 3 individuals whose projects were nominated for the BFDG’s groundbreaking new Planet Positive Award supported by Universal Pixels which was presented at the 12th BFDG Production Design Awards, supported by BEN.Host:  Mark KermodeInterviewees: Blair Barnette - Chair, British Film Designers Guild  Lilly Limmer - Sustainability Coordinator, The Essex Serpent India Pim - Art Department AssistantElwira Pluta - Production Designer, The Peasants Carys Taylor - Director, albert Dan Edmonds - Universal Pixels Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Benjamin Cook Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild [email protected] (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. 

In this first episode of ‘Work in Progress’, the BFDG’s new podcast, film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode talks to three young designers nominated in the 12th BFDG Production Design Awards supported by BEN. Matilda Beard, Katie Mazurek and Rachel Neill are all finalists in the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award supported by Netflix. The nominees talk about getting a job in the Art Department, their careers so far and their ambitions for the future. If you’ve ever wondered how to get a job in the film and TV industry Art Department, this podcast is a great place to start!The 12th BFDG Production Design Awards, are supported by BENThe Peter Lamont Spotlighting new Talent Award is supported by NetflixHost:  Mark KermodeInterviewees:Blair Barnette, Chair, British Film Designers GuildMatilda Beard, Junior DraughtspersonKatie Mazurek, Junior DraughtspersonRachel Neill, Art Department AssistantExecutive Producer: Hedda ArchboldAudio Producer: Benjamin CookMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers [email protected](c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 600 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.