Pact has published recommended terms for engagement with crew on films with production budgets between £1 million and £10 million.
The recommended terms are intended to provide “much-needed clarity for crew and producers alike, while prioritising work-life balance for all.”
The Red Book of Recommended Terms for the Engagement of Crew on UK Low Budget Feature Films has been developed by Pact’s Film Working Group made up of film producers and line producers.
There has never been an agreement for the engagement of crew on UK films with a budget under £30m. As a result, there is often confusion on independent films as to the working terms and conditions, which costs productions time and resources, and makes it difficult for crew to know they are getting fair terms.
Pact’s Film Working Group has had extensive discussions with Bectu about lower budget films but has been unable to reach an agreement. The terms are not mandatory and rates are not included.
Pact Deputy CEO and Director of Legal and Business Affairs, Max Rumney, said: “The Pact Red Book for low-budget UK films is the result of extensive collaboration between producers, line producers and others working in low-budget UK independent film to try to establish fair and functional best practice terms.
“Whilst we would have preferred to reach an agreement with Bectu on the terms, the Red Book recommendations are preferable to the current vacuum.
“We are committed to ensuring fair and sustainable working conditions for everyone in UK low-budget film production and hope that these terms will have a positive and meaningful impact.
“The Red Book is non-binding guidance only, and individual productions remain responsible for determining terms appropriate to their own circumstances.”
Jon Creamer
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