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Announcing Kit Start 2026
21st October 2025
ANNOUNCING: KIT START 2026! An initiative between Our House Pictures and the Mark Milsome Foundation, supported by Creative Scotland KIT START the successful film and TV industry access and skills initiative founded by Dan Evans, ACO and Our House Pictures has joined forces with Mark Milsome Foundation (MMF) to create a new, expanded KIT START programme for 2026. The collaboration will see MMF provide financial and administrative […]Read more
MMF Chair Joins Workwise for Screen’s Podcast to Talk On-Set Safety
5th September 2025
We are delighted that our Chair, Samantha Wainstein recently participated in Workwise for Screen’s podcast to discuss why on-set safety and speaking up is our collective responsibility. In this episode Samantha shares what a safe set looks like and highlights simple steps every employer can take. She talks about the behaviours management can model to […]Read more
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NEW INITIATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re thrilled to announce a new initiative between Our House Pictures and the Foundation.
Joining forces with Our House Pictures, we’re launching KIT START 2026, a paid work experience programme open to those who are 18 and over with a strong desire to work in the camera department.
Originally set up by Mark’s former colleague, Dan Evans ACO, and Our House Pictures, the initiative is designed to #bemoremark and support those who may not normally have access to opportunities in the film and TV industry.
Successful applicants will be placed with partnering rental houses for three days paid work experience, complete our H&S course and access a range of other exciting opportunities.
Applications open in early November with placements taking place in February and March.
Watch this space for more announcements about the initiative. To find out more about this exciting scheme, please click the link in our bio. 🙏
@kitstart_uk @ourhousepictures @dancamhuman #markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #cameradepartment #training #industryready #cameratraining #filmindustrypathway #filmcareerjourney
Tip #5 ALWAYS READ RISK ASSESSMENTS 🙏
A risk assessment is a document produced for every setup on a production, identifying potential hazards, analysing the risk and outlining control measures to prevent harm to cast, crew and public.
It exists to protect you and your colleagues when working on a film or TV production.
However, it’s often overlooked by individuals who believe they already understand the hazards and how to protect against them, and is sometimes treated as a simple box-ticking exercise.
It’s of paramount importance to always read risk assessments for your safety, as they often contain new information that may not have been considered.
#markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #riskassessment #safetyfirst #healthandsafety
🎬 A lovely photo of the cast and crew of I Swear, a touching film recently released and written, directed and produced by our patron, Kirk Jones. The film is based on the true story of John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome.
Before filming began, to ensure the safety of all cast and crew on set, Kirk required everyone involved to complete our ScreenSkills Level 2 Health and Safety Passport course, which he also wrote and directed! 👏
Kirk says:
“All members of crew and production on #ISwear received a talk from me about Mark, the Foundation and why I felt so passionately about writing and directing the H&S passport. I would never have started shooting until I was confident that everyone had taken the course and was taking health and Safety seriously.”
To learn more about our H&S course click the link in our bio. 🙏
@kirkjones3
#markmilsomefoundation #ISwear #filmcommunity #healthandsafety #healthandsafetytraining #filmcrew #behindthescenes
🎬 A highlight clip from Filmmaker - Director - DOP - Camera Operator Monte Fisher, SOC, who was recently interviewed by @productionfor
He talks about all things production, from carving his path as a camera operator and cinematographer to why etiquette and set safety truly matter, including recommending our ScreenSkills Level 2 Health and Safety course!
As Monte puts it, “Set safety is no accident.” 👏
To watch the whole interview click link in bio. 🙏
@thebudstudio_ #markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #safetyfirst #makesetssafe #healthandsafetytraining #cinematographer
Today marks World Mental Health Day 💚
It’s an important reminder of the value of mental wellbeing, both in life and on set.
At the Foundation, we believe that a mentally healthy crew is a safer crew.
That’s why we’ve dedicated an entire chapter to mental health in our ScreenSkills Level 2 Health & Safety course.
To learn more about our course, click the link in our bio. 🙏🙏🙏
#markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #safetyfirst #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday❤️
🎬 Tip #4 – Don’t step up to the next position until you’re ready.
It’s imperative to make sure you have the skills and training relevant to the job you’re stepping up to. Being under-qualified or inexperienced is a health and safety issue.
Yes, it’s tempting to accept a job that’s the next rung on the ladder, but be responsible and ask yourself, do I have the skills? If not, you could be putting yourself and those around you in potential danger.
#markmilsomefoundation #bemoremark #safetyfirst #healthandsafety #makesetssafe