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Mark Milsome Foundation

Mark Milsome Foundation

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

News

Production Safety Passport Granted

5th May 2021

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.

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The ⁣Foundation Pinewood Office is officially open!

5th May 2021

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. ⠀
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In the short term the office will be open every Wednesday from 9.30- 3pm (excluding public holidays). ⠀
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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.
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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.⠀
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With huge thanks for the support of The Pinewood Group, in particular, Matthew Hodgkin, Fern Coloa and Kathryn Maidment.

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Lessons Learned

23rd April 2021

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MMF Receive BSC Special Achievement Award

12th April 2021

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.

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British Cinematographer: Safe Shooting

3rd March 2021

An article in the British Cinematographer highlights the current dangers in the Film and TV industry beyond Covid and features details of the Mark Milsome Foundation H&S Survey.

The article can be found here: https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/health-and-safety-safe-shooting/

 

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The Prints for Mark Inaugural Calendar

25th January 2021

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

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Mark Milsome Inquest Verdict & Andra Milsome Statement

23rd October 2020

Mark Milsome Verdict

The Mark Milsome Foundation is grateful to the coroner for his diligent consideration. The coroner will be writing a pre- Prevention Of Future Deaths Report letter to various industry bodies including PACT, BECTU, BFC, BBC and the British Stunt Register.

 

Verdict:

Mark Milsome died an accidental death. Shortly before the execution of the stunt, the risk of Mr Milsome being harmed or fatally injured was not effectively recognised, assessed, communicated or managed.  ( Mr Chinyere Inyama -Senior Coroner at West London Coroners Court Office 23rd October 2020

 

Andra Milsome Statement

“Obviously I’m happy that this horrible 3-year ordeal is somewhat over. It’s upsetting to me that Heads of Department seemed unwilling to take responsibility for their parts in Mark’s death during the straightforward stunt that night. They had an obligation to their personnel to make sure there was appropriate equipment there that night. There was a lack of communication from production. Risk assessment guidelines were ignored.

Mark should never ever have been manning a camera in the trajectory of a moving vehicle. With Mark’s extensive experience as a cameraman, I know he would have suggested a remote head; we never received a clear answer as to why this didn’t materialize.

I am delighted that the Coroner is considering a Prevention of Future Deaths Report, as no crew member should ever feel that they can’t air their concerns on set. Yes means yes. No means no. Maybe means no.

As you may be aware, after Mark was killed I set up the Mark Milsome Foundation. One of our main aims is to heighten the awareness of the current Health & Safety conditions within the Film & TV industry. If Mark’s death has to be the guiding light to lead us to safer working practices that would be a meaningful legacy. No one should ever die for the sake of shot.”

Andra Milsome -23rd October 2020

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Rory Kinnear Announced As MMF’s Patron

15th October 2020

 

The Mark Milsome Foundation is delighted to announce Rory Kinnear as the Patron of the Mark Milsome Foundation.

Rory is an award-winning actor, writer and director (Skyfall, Spectre, No Time To Die, Years and Years, The Imitation Game).

The Foundation was set up in the wake of the tragic death of cameraman, MarkMilsome, to support young talent and shine a light on health and safety in the Film and TV industry.

“I’m very honoured to have been asked to be Patron of the Mark Milsome Foundation”.

Mark was killed nearly three years ago whilst shooting a car stunt on the set of the BBC/Netflix/Drama Republic TV drama Black Earth Rising. The production was directed by Hugo Blick and starred Michaela Coel and John Goodman.

Rory’s father, the legendary actor Roy Kinnear, was killed while filming The Return of the Musketeers in Spain in 1988.

“Thirty years after my own father’s needless death on a film set, Mark’ all too painfully reinforced how slow the industry I love has been to prioritise the safety of its workforce”.

Rory recently participated in a panel with the MMF at the Edinburgh TV Festival to debate Health and Safety.

“By fighting for access, for awareness and empowering film and television professionals to say ‘No’ when they feel unsafe, we hope we might protect future generations from the life-defining tragedies we have had to endure, as well as making production sets a more inclusive, responsible, diverse, rewarding and ultimately more creative place to bring stories to life”.

Mark had been a greatly admired and much-loved figure in the industry, a talented camera operator and director of photography whose credits included Quantum of Solace, Game of Thrones, The Theory of Everything, Bang and Downton Abbey.

“After a nearly three years long wait, Mark’s wife and daughter, his family and our Industry are very keen to hear the Coroner’s verdict”.

The Inquest has been scheduled from Tuesday October 20th at the West London Coroner’s Court. It will be open to the press and public, subject to current Covid-19 restrictions.

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Mark Milsome Coroner’s Inquest Dates Are Confirmed 20th-23rd October At West London Coroners Office

27th August 2020

The Coroner’s Inquest into Mark’s death has  finally been confirmed  and the dates are from the 20th-23rd October Inclusive .It is open to the Public and Press , but we strongly advise you to check with The West London Coroners Office for access given Covid 19 restrictions.

The Venue details are as follows:

West London Coroners

25 Bagleys Lane

Fulham

London 

SW6 2QA

The nearest stations are Imperial Wharf and Fulham Broadway.

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Dermot Hickey Joins The Foundation Board Of Trustees

27th August 2020

We are very pleased to welcome Dermot Hickey to the board of Trustees. Dermot is an incredibly experienced and respected crew member and his contribution since the Foundation’s inception has been significant. We are excited to be working with him moving forward.

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Foot In The Door 2020

27th August 2020

Foot in the Door 2020 went ahead in virtual form in July. Despite the ongoing situation with Covid-19 we felt strongly that students needed to be supported this year more than any other.

Competition was very strong, but Vicki Hill (University of South Wales) and Ellie Wentworth-Weedon (Northern Film School) were finally chosen for the 2020 Foot In The Door programme. Vicki has already succeeded in securing a position on a project for Hartswood Films. Last year’s successful applicants have had a great year despite the current situation. Davey has been confirmed as key camera trainee on season three of Sex Education, while Daisy will be returning to work on the next instalment of ‘Fantastic Beasts’. If you are interested in the availability of any of our trainees, please visit Mark Milsome Foundation Scholarships.

 

 

Vicki

 

                                                                                 Ellie Is wearing the  MMF Tee shirt & Vicki is wearing the white Tee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                    

 

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MMF New Pinewood Headquarters

27th August 2020

We have accepted an offer of an office at Pinewood studios which we hope will be up and running by the end of September. This will enable us to centralise and manage our merchandise and provide a focus for crew to drop by and discuss issues, in addition to holding meetings, having a fixed addressed, Mail room support and a Foundation phone number. More soon to Follow.

 

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Edinburgh International Television Festival-Live Stream Discussion On Health & Safety 25th August 14:45

23rd August 2020

 

Many of the issues raised by the recent   Foundations survey will be discussed during an online discussion at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival. The debate is being organized by Foundation member Sarah Prince and will be chaired by journalist Leaf Arbuthnot. Participants will include Foundation Chairman Kirk Jones, producer Sue Vertue, actor Rory Kinnear and Jake Edmonds, Managing Director of Media Safety. The discussion will be broadcast as a live stream on 25 August. Please see link for the live stream of the debate

The debate will be live streamed on the Edinburgh Festival web site at 14.45 Tues 25th Aug.

Please click  link  to view The live debate  : www.thetvfestival.com

Panelists: Kirk Jones, Rory Kinnear, Sue Vertue and Jake Edmonds. Chair: Leaf Arbuthnot.

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2 New Classic Foundation T- Shirts To Stay Cool This Summer

12th August 2020

We are pleased to  announce the  launch of two new  Classic Foundation T-shirts.  A white T and a traditional black T are now available in our online store.

Click Here to purchase  and stay cool this summer !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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