The Mark Milsome Foundation is inspired by the achievements, character and unique nature of our respected friend and colleague, Mark Milsome, who was killed whilst filming a car stunt in Ghana 18th November 2017.

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10th December 2025
May 5
Freelancers across the industry are routinely working 14-16 hour days, often with little rest, few breaks, and no meaningful increase in pay. Long hours culture is the norm.
Bectuβs Broken Turnaround survey revealed widespread breaches of basic turnaround times, alongside testimonies that expose a culture putting workers at risk.
Show your solidarity. Sign Bectuβs petition calling for an end to long hours culture in UK Film & TV - click link in bio to sign π
@bectuunion #markmilsomefoundation #brokenturnaroundcampaign #brokenturnaround #healthandsafety #mentalhealth
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Apr 29
There is a long hours problem in our industry and turnaround is being broken. This is π― compromising crews safety. It needs to change!
βSo often in the Make Up Department, our health and safety is compromised because of the way a shoot is scheduled and the fact that when shooting 11 hours on camera, our prep and wrap time can often take us to a 14 hour day or longer (and thatβs without travel).
On a long shoot, itβs so dangerous to work this way and many productions put the onus on us as dept to stagger our calls to keep our team safe, but the shoot doesnβt actually allow for team to be staggered. In suggesting this, productions look like they care, but arenβt actually doing anything to help. So many times Iβve driven dangerously tired because I accommodation isnβt provided and because the hours are extreme.β
Participant in the Bectu MMF survey, Oct 2023
We cannot continue to normalise unsafe working patterns. Join the conversation and #bethechange
Post your stories in the comments π
#markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #workinglonghours #brokenturnaround @bectuunion
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Apr 22
To purchase our merch click the link in our bio. All proceeds go toward furthering our cause - advocating for better health and safety in the film and TV industry π¬β¨
#bemoremark #healthandsafety #markmilsomefoundation #safetyfirst #merch
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Apr 6
Long working hours and broken turnaround have been a long-standing issue within the film and TV industry - long days often push into rest periods, reducing the time crews have to recover between working days.
Proper turnaround needs to be adhered to. Itβs a matter of safety. Crew should have at least 11 hours of rest from wrap to call.
Very occasionally, longer days going into overtime can happen, but this should be rare - not a regular occurrence or built into the schedule. This can lead to crew becoming overtired and thatβs when accidents, or worse, can happen.
Itβs important to know your rights by checking the PactβBectu agreements, which are in place to protect you.
As part of the Mark Milsome Foundationβs Film & TV Online Safety Passport course - a ScreenSkills-certified, PSA1 qualification valid for 5 years - we explore why managing working hours and ensuring proper welfare isnβt just a matter of comfort, itβs a matter of safety.
The clip above, from Chapter 3 of our H&S course on working hours and welfare, highlights key information from the PactβBectu agreements, factors that directly impact turnaround and crew fatigue.
We encourage anyone who hasnβt taken the course to do so, to ensure your own safety and the safety of those around you.
To learn more about the course, please click the link in our bio π
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Mar 30
Trainee Spotlight β Angie Ymeraj π¬
Angie Ymeraj - Foot in the Door trainee (2022-23) β¨ During her time on the programme, she received invaluable advice, a range of training opportunities and introductions to industry organisations.
Her experience through the programme led to work as a camera trainee on a range of productions, and gave her the confidence to pursue a broader creative path as a filmmaker, editor and producer working with brands.
The above photos are from just some of the projects she worked on at the beginning of her journey.
Angie says:
βThe Mark Milsome Foundation played a pivotal role in helping me gain a foot in the door as a camera trainee. Through their support and hands-on opportunities, I was able to build confidence on set, develop practical skills, and make valuable industry connections. That experience laid the foundation for my progression into camera assisting on major productions and continues to shape my approach to filmmaking today.β
The Foot in the Door initiative is currently under review as we continue to develop our support for new entrants. Watch this space! π
@angieymeraj #markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #cameratrainee #healthandsafety #safetyfirst
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Mar 24
Click link in bio and buy your merch today. All proceeds go towards helping the Foundation fight for better health and safety within the film and TV industry π
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