Events

Our Glasgow playgroup is a space to connect with parents and carers working in the Film and TV industry in Scotland. Come along with your children, catch up with crew friends over a cup of tea and some soft play, and connect with the BECTU Vision team. Halloween costumes are welcome If you’d like to […]

Date: Thursday 29 October 2026 | 0930 – 1630 | Glasgow * Applications are now closed for our Speedy Costume Alterations course. If you’re interested in the course, get in touch with us to note your interest and join the waitlist here. If you’re working in film and TV in Scotland and want to sharpen […]

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 1000 – 1300 | Glasgow *Applications are now closed for our Presenting Yourself Online with LinkedIn course. If you’re interested in the course, get in touch with us to note your interest and join the waitlist here. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. In this practical course you’ll […]

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026 | 0930 – 1700 | Glasgow * Applications are now closed for our Leading with Confidence course. If you’re interested in the course, get in touch with us to note your interest and join the waitlist here. While HODs are often promoted for their technical or creative expertise, success in […]

Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 0930 – 1300 | Glasgow Deadline: Monday 2 November 2026 0900 Working in the freelance world of film and television often means juggling unpredictable workloads and irregular income, which can make thinking about retirement feel daunting. Planning for Your Future is an Age Scotland workshop, designed to help participants […]

Date: Wednesday 2 December – Friday 4 December 2026 | 0930 – 1630 | Glasgow/ Online Deadline: Monday 9 November 2026 0900 Build your confidence and ability to respond to accidents, manage injuries and help to keep yourself and your colleagues safe on set with First Aid at Work. Often, experienced freelancers who carry out […]

Our Glasgow playgroup is a space to connect with parents and carers working in the Film and TV industry in Scotland. Come along with your children, catch up with crew friends over a cup of tea and some soft play, and connect with the BECTU Vision team. Festive outfits are welcome 🎄 If you’d like […]

BECTU Vision are now offering free Barbering sessions for Hair and Make Up teams on productions, as part of our Skills Boost programme. Our Barbering trainer can visit you and your team on your truck or at your base, during filming or whilst in prep or wrap, to provide a tailored training session to help build […]

BECTU Vision’s short courses are funded by Scottish Union Learning and provided free of charge to film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Places are allocated via an application process with priority places going to BECTU members.  Not a member yet? Join here. Training courses are programmed based on feedback from the local industry so […]

To address the physical challenges of film and TV industry jobs, BECTU Vision has collaborated with Osteopath, Andrew Patterson of Framework Clinics to offer an on-set warm-up session for film and TV crews which can take place during lunchtime at the unit base, production offices or other appropriate locations. Contact us if you’d like to arrange a […]

Flexible Working Fund Our flexible working fund offers productions in Scotland a chance to trial and implement flexible working practices with financial support. Whether it’s Keeping in Touch Days for crew on maternity leave, on-set mentoring for those stepping up, or part-time involvement in key production days, this fund is designed to help make the […]