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About Us We are the leading membership organisation representing, championing and developing the best in film and HETV production talent in the UK. Our Team Our team are here to support you to get the most our of your membership. Our Patrons HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has become the first Royal Patron of The Production Guild of Great Britain Our Board The world-class film experts whom help make PGGB possible Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Production Guild UK is committed to equality within the film & HETV industry, and improving diversity and inclusion in the production workforce underpins all that we do. Sustainability We encourage Production Guild Members and Partners to engage with and be in action to create positive environmental and sustainable ways of working, as a priority, at every phase of production. Nations and Regions To ensure we represent and support our members and partners across the UK, we are proud to launch a series of PGGB National and Regional (N&R) Committees. PGGB Membership Committee Our membership committee reflects the breadth and expertise PGGB has across the industry
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Member Search Crew-up, build shortlists and locate colleagues across our membership base. Service Directory Our extensive menu of suppliers and services are the perfect directory to select from when identifying who to work with in UK production. Production Database Find and search future, current and past productions with our extensive production database. You will also be able to see every Production Guild member who was involved. Indie Subscribers Knowledgebase Find production agreements, online sessions, helpful info and much more Job Opportunities Industry Job Opportunities Offers and Discounts Member Offers & Discounts Masterclasses Our library of online sessions - bite-sized learning on a wealth of useful topics for PGGB Members
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Our Training and Talent Development Read more on our training, from intensive short courses to bite-sized online masterclasses designed for those working below the line in film & HETV Current Courses & Course Catalogue Browse our menu of current, past and future training courses Our Trainers Meet the trainers from PGGB's courses - all top film and TV professionals at the cutting edge of production Member Development Helpdesk PGGB's one-on-one tailored professional development sessions for Members, delivered by our Head of Talent Development Becky Maynard Talent Development Fund Sponsored by Netflix and Entertainment Partners, our Talent Development Fund provides six mid-level training courses a year over 3 years Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Our VLE is an online learning platform that is regularly updated with CPD materials, additional recordings, updates and resources Membership Mentoring Programme Matching the experience and knowhow of today’s industry with the burgeoning talent of tomorrow, delivered by PGGB Members for PGGB Members Join Our Training Mailing List Be the first to know about the latest PGGB short courses, opportunities and training schemes, as well as relevant news the from the Guild
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Platinum Partners Our Platinum Partners represent of some of the biggest names in film & HETV, from studios to major service companies. Educational Partners PGGB has a number of talent development initiatives to aid the next generation of production professionals Affiliates Our extensive menu of suppliers and services are the perfect directory to select from when identifying who to work with in UK production. Full Directory We are proud to work with over 100 companies who supply specialised services to the production industry. Business Partners Our Business Partners represent of some of the biggest names in film & HETV, from studios to major service companies.
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About Us
About Us We are the leading membership organisation representing, championing and developing the best in film and HETV production talent in the UK. Our Team Our team are here to support you to get the most our of your membership. Our Patrons HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has become the first Royal Patron of The Production Guild of Great Britain Our Board The world-class film experts whom help make PGGB possible Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Production Guild UK is committed to equality within the film & HETV industry, and improving diversity and inclusion in the production workforce underpins all that we do. Sustainability We encourage Production Guild Members and Partners to engage with and be in action to create positive environmental and sustainable ways of working, as a priority, at every phase of production. Nations and Regions To ensure we represent and support our members and partners across the UK, we are proud to launch a series of PGGB National and Regional (N&R) Committees. PGGB Membership Committee Our membership committee reflects the breadth and expertise PGGB has across the industry

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Production Credits

Heads of State
Co-Producer/Unit Production Manager
Amazon Studios
2022 - 2023
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Masters of the Air
Line Producer
Amblin Entertainment
2020 - 2022
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Jingle Jangle
Unit Production Manager
Netflix
2018 - 2019
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All the Money in the World
Unit Production Manager
Imperative Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, Scott Free Productions
2017
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American Assassin
Unit Production Manager
Lionsgate
2016
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The Martian
2nd Unit Production Manager
20th Century Fox
2015
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Morgan
Unit Production Manager
20th Century Fox, Scott Free
2015
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The Lost City of Z
Unit Production Manager
Paramount
2015
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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
2nd Unit Production Manager
Paramount Pictures
2014
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Robot Overlords
Production Manager
Tempo Productions
2013
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Exodus: Gods and Kings
Production Manager
(2nd Unit)
Scott Free
2013
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World War Z
Production Manager
(2nd Unit, Additional Photography)
Paramount Pictures
2012
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