We wanted to share this important article with you from Deadline discussing the risks that Cinematographers take whilst doing their job. Mark’s death is marked in 2017.
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Halyna Hutchins’ Death
The Foundation extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Halyna Hutchins following the tragic shooting on the set of RUST. Kirk Jones, chairman comments “Injury and death in the film and television industry are not freak accidents, they are consequences of employing inexperienced crew to save money, of pressurised schedules, ignoring rules, regulations and laws, long working hours and a failure to uphold the most basic of principle, to put the health and safety of crew first.”
MMF New Trainee’s Announcement!
We are delighted to announce our two newest Trainees for the Foot in the Door programme, Denson Jayson (University of Falmouth) and Scott Nolan (Northern Film School). Considering the difficulties the students all faced during their final year with the limitations and restrictions necessitated by Covid-19, the standard of entries was all the more impressive. Congratulations to Denson and Scott and we hope they enjoy as much success as our trainees from previous years. As always, if you are interested in the availability of any of our trainees, please head over to our Education and MMF Trainee Availability page.
A thank you to our anonymous donor!
We wanted to say a big thank you to the anonymous donor who sponsored Alice’s Netball Team with MMF Hoodies. They look great!
We appreciate your support and kindness.
A thank you from the Foundation to Roberto Schaefer (DP)
The Foundation would like to thank Roberto Schaefer, ASC, AIC for his ongoing support and for the generous donation he has made on behalf of the crew members listed below who worked with him on Amazon’s The Peripheral.
Camera Department
Stuart Howell
Shaun Cobley
Rodrigo Gutierrez
Nathan Mann
Nathan Lloyd
Alex Teale
Charles Curtis
Ben Jesse
Jacob Crow
DIT Department
Joe Dibble
Florina Barabas
Electrical
Andy Long
Paul Brewster
Wailoon Chung
Simon Beach
Mat Holloway
Kacper Jaszcz
Craig Broughton
Mike Parsons
Adam Bullock
Derek Fitzsimmons
Daniel Sarpong
Electrical Riggers
Paul Barker
Duncan Brown
Michael Race
Craig Holden
Rigging Electrical
Ian Franklin
Stuart Mansell
Steve Cortie
Paul Sharp
Paul Dewhurst
Dick Conway
Michael MacKintosh
Andrew Siddall
Grips
David Wells
Mack Behan
Tim Critchell
Aaron Shiels
Buzz Critchell
Matthew Gasper
Tony Trufitt
Ben Dinsey
Ollie Packer
Ryan McDonagh
Shadow Camera
Nic Milner
Michael Hannan
Roland Philips
Tom Burlinson
Matthew White
Sound
Steve Finn
No one should die for a shot – Telegraph Article details the failings and lessons from Mark’s death:
Chris Harvey from the Telegraph has written an article regarding Mark’s death. Please click below to read the full article or see attached PDF.
Foundation expands objectives
The Foundation is pleased to announce that a proposal to expand it’s objectives has been agreed by the Charity Commission. At set up, it was impossible to anticipate how we could fully support the film and TV industry but three years on we are confident enough to make our objectives wider and more inclusive. The revised objectives of the Mark Milsome Foundation are:
To strive for the public benefit, to advance education by carrying out activities including (but not limited to) the:
1. awarding of maintenance allowances, grants and scholarships; and
2. delivery of training and mentorship, to improve awareness and education in relation to topics including (but not limited to) health and safety or any other subject related to the film and television industry, including working in the industry and supporting positive working practices within it.
Mark Milsome Memorial Cup
The Mark Milsome Memorial Cup was back with a bang in May 2021! The match was organised by the team behind the Mark Milsome Foundation Cup (founder Andy Woodcock). With the help of industry sponsors he secured Selhurst Park, the home of his lifelong club Crystal Palace for a date that was close to Mark Milsome’s birthday, 23rd May, and they set about creating an event that honoured Mark in his ability to unite friends from across all departments and productions in the industry. Mark was not a sportsman, he did like to watch odd game of football, but was not an avid fan, however on May 29th, we brought together many colleagues, friends and family for a much needed day out, and an occasion that Mark would have relished.
The teams were from the crews of the new Indiana Jones film and Essex (production working title, Netflix series) Forming a squad from one production brings together players with very different experience levels, and this and allowing mixed sex teams brought a high level of inclusivity and set a friendly tone to the day, on the pitch and off.
The event was a great occasion with a final score of Indiana Jones 6 – Essex 3. All the proceeds made from the event went to the Mark Milsome Foundation.
Thank you to Richard Jones
Thanks to Richard Jones who shared our Lessons Learned letter on the Safety for Sarah Facebook page.
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.⠀
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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. ⠀
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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.
Lessons Learned
