Unions / Trade Bodies

BAFTA in Scotland - promoting and rewarding excellence in Scotland's film and television industries. Screenings, events, mainstream and new talent awards.

Union representation. National and local agreements on rates and conditions.

Creative Scotland allocates National Lottery funds in Scotland to develop feature scripts, help move them into production and to invest in feature production. We invest in shorts, low budget and medium budget features. We offer support, advice and finance towards the development of feature films of any genre intended for theatrical release.

We provide advice and help on overseas markets, offer a certification service, asistance in export documentation including letters of credit, ATA carnets, liaison with embassies, assistance in HM Customs enquiries and provide international trade training.

MCPS arranges licences for the use of its composer and publisher members' music in television, film, video, internet, multimedia and AV productions. Free help and advice is available from the MCPS Scottish Office.

UK trade association representing and lobbying on behalf of independent film, television and new media producers. Provides business/legal advice, runs information, seminars, and acts as a liaison point for broadcasters and film organisations.