Mission Statement
The Mark Milsome Foundation is inspired by the achievements and character of our much-loved friend and colleague, Mark Milsome, who was killed while filming a car stunt in Ghana on 18 November 2017.
In light of the circumstances surrounding Mark’s death, we are determined to educate and promote modern health and safety practices across the film and television industry. This includes advocating for Production Safety Accreditation 1 (PSA1) training to become a requirement for everyone working in the industry.
We are committed to driving lasting change across the screen industries through our three core pillars: Advocacy, Impact & Inclusion, and Education, ensuring safer, more informed and more accessible working environments for all.
We also support and inspire young people to pursue careers in film and television, reducing barriers through guidance and mentorship, while strengthening inclusion and safety standards through our programmes and partnerships.
The Foundation is run by a small, dedicated team of industry professionals and trustees committed to continuing Mark’s legacy through practical and meaningful change.
As a registered charity, we rely on donations and fundraising events throughout the year to deliver our work. Your support plays a vital role in helping us continue and expand our initiatives.
Chair
Abbi Collins, Stunt Coordinator
Trustees
Andra Milsome
Catrin Lewis Defis, Producer
Junior Agyeman-Owusu, Steadicam Operator, ACO
Daisy Allen, 2nd AC
Sunny Bains, Health and Safety Manager, NFTS
Harry Bowers, Camera Operator
Rebecca Hawkes, Head of Elstree Studios
Julia Jones, Film Publicist
James Layton, Camera operator/Steadicam Operator, ACO Assoc. BSC
Chris Plevin – Camera Operator, ACO Associate, BSC, GBCT
Philip Sindall, Camera Operator, Honorary Assoc. BSC, Lifetime ACO
Francesca Zerenghi – Entertainment Publicist
Advisory Council
Jake Edmonds, MD, Media Safety Limited
Dermot Hickey, 1st AC GBCT
Mary Lawrence, Partner, Osborne Clarke
Sarah Prince, Co-Founder, PrinceStone
Mark Purvis, Managing Director, Mission Digital
Jen Smith, CEO, CIISA
Alexandra Stone, Producer
Fabian Wagner, Cinematographer, Founder First Steps Cinematography
John Wightman, Head of Market Analysis, Policy & Strategy for Consumer Finance, FCA
Patrons
Rory Kinnear
Kirk Jones
Mark Gatiss
Treasurer
Catrin Lewis-Defis
Secretary
Mona Benjamin
Publicity
Julia Jones
Head of Content
Una Hill
Merchandise Design
Alice Milsome
Accountants
Original Website Design
Website Maintenance & Support
Logo
Animation
Registered UK Charity No: 1180011
Registered in England & Wales: 11329700
Supporters
The Mark Milsome Foundation is proud to have the acknowledgement and support of the following individuals, companies and industry leaders:
Kevin Allen
Hugh Bonneville
Harry Bowers
Jim Carter
Brian Cox
Daniel Craig
Richard Curtis
Paul Donnellon, Voodoodog
Andrew Dunn BSC
Idris Elba
Colin Firth
Marc Forster
Martin Freeman
Emma Freud
Matt Gallagher
Rob Hardy BSC
Pippa Harris & Sam Mendes, Neal Street Productions
Sarah Harrison
Keeley Hawes
Sally Hawkins
Helen Hayden
Mark Herman
David Heyman
Felicity Jones
Kelly Macdonald
James Marsh
Callum McDougall
Seamus McGarvey ASC, BSC
Andrew McGovern
Campbell Mitchell
Chris Newman
Alan Piper
Jon Priddle
Eddie Redmayne
Christopher Ross BSC
Roberto Schaefer ASC, AIC
Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Emma Thompson
Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli, Eon Productions Ltd.
Sue Vertue, Hartswood Films
Caroline Winter
Hugh Whittaker
Andy Woodcock
Sally Woodward Gentle