0

Mark Milsome Foundation

This foundation was inspired by the achievements, character and unique nature of our respected friend and colleague, Mark Milsome

Holly Robertson

The Pursuit of Love

Don’t forget the BBC’s adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love starts on Sunday at 9pm! A big thank you to the Camera, Grips and Sparks on the show for supporting The Mark Milsome Foundation.

From top left to right –
James Brown, Harry Bennett-Snewin, Rob Rabson, Sion Woodman, Scott Smallwood, John Hembrough, Steve Robinson, Lucy Andrews, Josh Montoro, Rebecca Rose, James Scott, Alia Bianco, Paul Brewster, Adam Hardwicke, Jane Jackson, Andy Long, Lewis James, Greg Murray, Kristian Roosmalen

From bottom left to right –
Zac Nicholson BSC, Emily Mortimer

⁣The Mark Milsome Memorial Cup is back!

Thank you to the @markmilsomememorialcup who have organised the event and made it possible.

“The Big Clash, it’s going to be huge! You don’t want to miss this battle between some of the industry’s finest filmmakers seeing if their creative and technical abilities translate to the football pitch.⠀
⠀
Expect incredible skills or highly dubious tactics on display or both, or neither, either way come along to finally meet friends and raise a glass to Mark Milsome. All proceeds to the Mark Milsome Foundation. Tickets on sale shortly.”

The event is taking place on May 29th in Selhurst Park. Purchase tickets here.

Production Safety Passport Granted

The Health and Safety Online Course being developed by our chairman has been awarded a Production Safety Passport from Skillset giving it the authority to progress to production. The course has been developed over the last year with technical support from Jake Edmonds and Media Safety Ltd. Kirk is currently preparing for production and speaking with potential partners.

The ⁣Foundation Pinewood Office is officially open!

Following an enforced delay due to Covid 19 we are proud to announce the opening of our first office and permanent base at Pinewood Studios. ⠀
⠀
In the short term the office will be open every Wednesday from 9.30- 3pm (excluding public holidays). ⠀
⠀
Merchandise orders can be collected from the office without postage charge and we have many items of merchandise on display in the office at a 50% in our summer sale including discontinued lines and a few rare and original Black T’s (sizes limited). We also have children’s T shirts at £5 each. The office is cashless so only accepts card payments.
⠀
Purchases collected from the office will receive a free 2021 Prints For Mark calendar while stocks last. Please remember we can supply and design bespoke crew merchandise and bulk orders at reduced prices so keep us in mind for wrap gifts that will also benefit the charity. Please feel free to drop by the office which is in G Block Room 95.⠀
⠀
With huge thanks for the support of The Pinewood Group, in particular, Matthew Hodgkin, Fern Coloa and Kathryn Maidment.

MMF Receive BSC Special Achievement Award

Last Friday evening (9th April) Chairman of the Foundation, Kirk Jones accepted a Special Achievement Award on behalf of the Foundation from the British Society of Cinematographers.
The award has only been given by the BSC four times in the last fourteen years and serves to acknowledge the memory of Mark and the Foundation’s work in supporting and encouraging young people to thrive in the industry. Watch the citation and presentation of the award below.

The Prints for Mark Inaugural Calendar

Mark’s widow, Andra, joined forces with Mark Purvis of the digital media company, Mission Digital, to create a project called Prints for Mark.

As Andra explains “The idea was first conceived by Mark along with incredible cinematographers Adam Suschitzky and Seamus McGarvey who thought it would be great to auction off a couple of their photographic prints as a fundraiser for the Mark Milsome Foundation at the annual BSC show in Feb ‘19 & later that year at the summer lunch.

The project then snowballed and as a result of the pandemic felt the idea lent itself to producing a calendar entitled Perspective of Tomorrow.

We have a debt of gratitude to all the camera & electrical department technicians who have contributed photographs over the past few months.

We have received so many submissions and it’s been such a tough choice being limited to 12 months. This year we will be launching the inaugural calendar with 13 photo choices, but have some book ideas for next year & a fundraising auction event when the current world situation allows.”

“Our aim is to create a platform to help the next generation develop basic skills to help them build a foundation in the industry. Our objective isn’t to focus on producing more Cinematographers and Directors, but working with a diverse range of people to create entry level jobs that will show true fruition over the next 5 years” says Mark Purvis

We thank you all for your continued support and contributions to build a wonderful legacy in Mark Milsome’s memory. Anyone who knew Mark was always touched by his presence and laughter in their life. His talent and desire to do his best on every job without any sense of self importance, made Mark a very cherished member of the British Film and TV industry.

Mark was passionate about mentoring, as that was how he solidified his talent and passion for all aspects of his life as a cinematographer. We hope that through Prints for Mark we can share that enthusiasm and eclecticism.

Order your Calendar now at www.printsformark.com

Sign up to our Newsletter

Newsletter

Become a supporter

Donate