Archives for September 2023

The Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and organisations that have been fundraising for us.  On September 10th, Jack Mealing and Seb Barraclough successfully completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride, successfully raising funds for the Foundation. Looking ahead, there are exciting events on the horizon, including a hike in the Forest of Dean on November 18th organised by Mad Dog Casting, the eagerly awaited Santa Fun Run facilitated by Pinewood Studios in December, and Andy ‘Elvis’ McGovern’s London Marathon run in April 2024.

We really appreciate the incredible dedication and unwavering support from all those participating. These initiatives are a vital part of generating funds for the Foundation, with every contribution directly helping to further our mission: to promote better health and safety practices on all film and TV sets, as well as providing opportunities for young individuals in the industry. Your contributions play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals.

Please donate to these fundraisers by clicking here.

Thank you so much for your support.

 

 

 

The Foundation is excited to be kicking off the new academic year with three new Foot in the Door trainees. We welcome Stephanie Chao, Lily Coney and Louie Walters to the MMF family and look forward to the year ahead with them. They started the mentorship programme on Tuesday and have had an action-packed week so far at Panavision, where they were joined by former MMF alumni Daisy Allen and Scott Nolan. Their week featured a first aid course run by First Aid Matters and a camera workshop held by trustees and veterans of the film industry, Phil Sindall and Dermot Hickey.

Looking ahead, the trainees will soon be paired with mentors who will provide regular guidance, support, and invaluable industry insights. Furthermore, the Foundation will continue to offer ongoing training and support in various ways. This includes mentorship and support from MMF Trustee and FiD alumni Daisy Allen and the Foundation’s secretary, Mona Benjamin. Together, they will cover essential topics such as handling bullying, accounting, maintaining well-being, and exploring job opportunities.

This scheme plays an important part in fulfilling a core part of the Foundation’s mission – to help young people get a foot in the door of film and TV industry. Its primary objective is to bridge the gap between full-time education and careers in the film and TV industry with a particular focus on those who may not have otherwise had the chance to access training, gain experience, or benefit from mentorship opportunities.

If you are interested in mentoring our trainees or providing work experience opportunities please email secretary@markmilsomefoundation.com