New Entrants Base Drop-In

For our summer Drop In, we’re hosting the Freelance Foundations workshop:

Physical Resilience

which will be followed by our usual new entrants networking

Saturday 22 June 2024, 10:00-13:00

Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, Glasgow, G41 1BA

Working on film and television drama sets has specific physical challenges relating to nature and duration of the postures and positions adopted in the performance of various on-set and desk-based roles.  This training will address the issues and outcomes relating to the musculoskeletal system and offer an explanation of why they occur; and a menu of preventative measures that crew can take to help prevent pain and injury.

This training is free of charge and open to Film and Television practitioners, outwith education, and based in Scotland.

Step 1: Register Here

Step 2: Complete Equalities Form Here

Course Outcomes:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify physical issues which can arise in relation to working on set.
• Understand the anatomy and physiology involved.
• Recognise symptoms and know what to do about them.
• Apply strategies to build physical resilience using a selection of suggested preventative measures
• Note: This is a different course to the taster session that was run in April at BAFTA Guru.

Who is this workshop for?

Freelance film & TV practitioners who work in all departments, and at all levels. It is suitable for both desk-based and on-set crew.

Tutor:

Our trainer, Andrew Patterson is a qualified Osteopath with over 25 years’ experience in assessing and treating musculoskeletal issues in a very wide spectrum of patients. Andrew is the Owner/Director of Framework Clinics Ltd, who have a team of osteopaths and physiotherapists in two clinics across Central Scotland.

Networking

Following the workshop, we will have tea, coffee and soft drinks for you to network with other attendees.

• Please make us aware on the Registration form of any dietary requirements.
• There will be a quiet space to go to should you need it at any point during the session.
• The BECTU Vision team will also be on hand to make introductions should you need it.

Schedule:

• 09:30-10:00 – Arrival, Refreshments available
• 10:00-12:00 – Physical Resilience with Andrew Patterson
• 12:00-13:00 – New Entrants’ Networking
• 13:00 – Event finish

Travel:

Underground – Kinning Park Complex is located across the road from Kinning Park underground station.

Bus – All buses travel along Paisley Road West. Alight when you see the Bellrock Pub and Grapes Bar.

• First Bus number 10: Glasgow – Pollok
• McGill’s Bus number 23: Glasgow – Inchinnan
• McGill’s Bus number 38: Glasgow – Spateson
• First Bus number 9: Glasgow – Paisley
• First Bus number 90: Partick to Braehead via Parkhead and Pollokshields (goes through East and Southside)
• First Bus 9A: Glasgow to Hillington

Parking – On-street parking is available but is limited on the surrounding streets. Please respect the neighbours in this residential area and park appropriately.

Please contact us if travel costs are a barrier to attending as we may be able to help vision@bectu.org.uk