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Successor announced for the Foundation Chair as Samantha Wainstein Completes 4 year term
13th February 2026
Following a successful four-year term as Chair of The Mark Milsome Foundation (MMF), Samantha Wainstain is stepping down and as of 16th February 2026, the post will be taken up by Abbi Collins, a respected and seasoned Stunt Co-ordinator, Fight Arranger and Horse Master. With more than 39 years of industry experience, Abbi was instrumental in […]Read more
MMF Attends Screen Manchester’s Winter Social
10th December 2025
The Foundation was delighted to attend Screen Manchester’s winter social last week, held on 4th December. The evening provided a fantastic opportunity to meet members of Screen Manchester and Space Studios, as well as to connect with a wide range film and TV crew from the surrounding area. MMF Founder, Andra Milsome delivers a poignant […]Read more
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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. It’s 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 that’s when accidents, or worse, can happen.
It’s important to know your rights by checking the Pact–Bectu agreements, which are in place to protect you.
As part of the Mark Milsome Foundation’s 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 isn’t just a matter of comfort, it’s 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 Pact–Bectu agreements, factors that directly impact turnaround and crew fatigue.
We encourage anyone who hasn’t 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 🙏
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Trainee Spotlight – Angie Ymeraj 🎬
Angie Ymeraj - Foot in the Door trainee (2022-23) ✨ 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:
“The 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.”
The Foot in the Door initiative is currently under review as we continue to develop our support for new entrants. Watch this space! 🙏
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Trainee Spotlight – Codie Rees 🎬
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be celebrating and spotlighting our Mark Milsome trainees.
Codie Rees is a Foot in the Door trainee (2024–26) ✨ During her time on the programme, she has received mentoring, completed full first-aid training and the MMF Production Safety Passport course, and taken part in workshops and site visits to camera rental houses and other industry organisations. She has also completed the ScreenSkills Trainee Finder scheme.
These opportunities have given her access to the film and TV industry, leading to her working as a camera trainee on a range of high-profile productions.
The above photos are from just some of the amazing projects she’s worked on over the past year 👏
Codie says:
“Through the Mark Milsome Foundation, I’ve gained valuable on-set experience and had the chance to meet and learn from camera teams, giving me a real foot in the door.”
The Foot in the Door initiative is currently under review as we continue to develop our support for new entrants. Watch this space! 🙏
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Happy Mother’s Day from everyone at the Foundation! 💐🌸🌺✨
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#throwbackthursday 🎬
Throwing it back to one of our important safety tips we shared last year.
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of everyone working on a production. All cast and crew deserve to feel safe at work.
Tip #1: SPEAK UP if you feel unsafe or are being overworked. Speaking up can protect not only yourself, but the people around you.
Let’s keep the conversation going and continue working together to build a safer industry 🙏
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