Archives for April 2024

We are thrilled that the Foundation has been featured in British Cinematographer. The article, which is an opinion piece penned by our Chair (Samantha Wainstein), draws attention to the ongoing safety concerns within the film and TV industry, highlights recent accidents and the lack of accountability for crew safety. It emphasizes the need for mandatory safety training, better enforcement of safety protocols, and reasonable working hours to ensure the well-being of crew members.

 

Below is a snippet from the article.

 

SAFETY FIRST

Samantha Wainstein, Chair, Mark Milsome Foundation, highlights why it is essential crew protect themselves and their colleagues by participating in training if it is available and demanding it when it is not offered.

As we approach what would have been Mark’s 61^st birthday, there is news yet again of a devastating on set accident during filming, this time in Atlanta on the Eddie Murphy movie The Pick Up, where at least one member of the crew has suffered potentially life altering injuries.

 

To read full article click here

We are pleased to announce that our Chair, Samantha Wainstein has been appointed onto the AD Guild Advisory Council.

The AD Guild Advisory Council (AC) comprises elected ADG members and non-members from the broader film & TV industry. These individuals bring with them substantial experience and expertise, either as Assistant Directors or within their respective fields. The Advisory Council plays a pivotal role in shaping the Guild’s vision and strategy, with its primary objective being to offer valuable input and guidance that aligns closely with the Guild’s goals and objectives.

Samantha Wainstein says: “I am delighted to have been invited to join the AD Guild’s Advisory Council. It is with great enthusiasm that I embrace this opportunity to collaborate with fellow industry professionals and contribute to the advancement of the Guild’s vision and strategy. The AD Guild have been a steadfast supporter of our Foundation and we are deeply grateful for their continued support. We are aware of the crucial role ADs play in health and safety on set and appreciate the AD Guild’s commitment to deliver our course to their members, thereby ensuring safety on set.

To read the full article about the new Advisory Council on the ADG website please click here

We are proud to announce our partnership with Set Ready, a national training initiative dedicated to training the next generation of film and TV talent as they embark on their careers. Set Ready places diversity and inclusion right at the heart of all recruitment efforts, ensuring that the screen industries workforce reflects the richness of our communities. 

As part of Set Ready’s provision they are enrolling students in our ScreenSkills Level 2 Production Safety Passport course. Currently, they have enrolled 41 of their students on our course, with many more in the pipeline, in a bid to ensure and foster a safe environment on set. These have included Set Ready courses in Manchester, Liverpool and Camden, Islington and Croydon boroughs to name a few.

Collaborating with Set Ready and similar organisations aligns with the core principles of our mission, to ensure safety on set and to help young people get the training they need at the beginning of their career journeys. 

Our Chair, Samantha Wainstein, says: “We applaud Set Ready for their commitment to making safety a top priority in their training programme. There is nothing more important on a film or TV production than the safety and well-being of the crew.” 

Andrew Pavord of Set Ready added, “Safety on Set is essential, we are delighted to work with the Mark Milsome Foundation to give the next generation of filmmakers the information they need to work in a safe environment.”