22 Further Information
Trade Magazines
AV Magazine
MacLaren House
19 Scarbrook Road
Croydon, Surrey CR9 1QH
0171-611-0566
Covers business-to-business use of audio visual communications including presentations, video, multimedia, videoconferencing, film, business TV networks and live events.
Broadcast
33-39 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0DA
0171-505-8014
Weekly newspaper of the TV and radio industry.
Creation
30-31 Islington Green
London N1 8DU
0171-226-8525
Written for program and film makers with in-depth features on creative and cultural issues.
Cuts
48 Carnaby Street
London W1V 1PF
0171-437-0801
Aimed at producers and post production companies seeking opportunities in Europe and United States.
Business magazine for the post-production industry with product news and technology updates.
Screen International
33-39 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0DA
0171-505-8101
Weekly news magazine for global film, television and multimedia business.
Television
100 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1X 8AL
0171-430-1000
Examines current topics of debate in the industry.
Televisual
St Giles House, 50 Poland St
London W1V 4AX
0171-439-4222
Monthly covering all aspects of production and post-production in all sectors.
Trade Directories
BFI Film & Television Handbook
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
0171-255-1444
Comprehensive statistical review of the year plus wide range of industry listings and contacts.
Broadcast Production Guide
33-39 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0DA
0171-505-8333
Directory of companies involved in all aspects of the UK broadcasting industry.
Contacts
7 Leicester Place
London WC2H 7BP
0171-437-5881
Mainly stage, theatre and television related listings. Includes rehearsal rooms and theatrical agents.
Kays Production Manuals
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road, Iver Heath
Bucks SLO ONH
01608-677222
Range of UK and European production manuals.
Kemps Film TV & Video Handbooks
34-35 Newman Street
London W1P 3PD
0171-637-3663
International handbook covering production companies, facilities and services in 54 countries. Also separate UK guide and North American guides.
Full listings of companies and crews. Also available -The Pocket Knowledge.
Pact Directory of Independent Producers
45 Mortimer Street
London W1N 7TP
0171-331-6000
Details of over 400 feature film and independent television production companies.
Spotlight
7 Leicester Place
London WC2H 7BP
0171-437-5881
Casting directories for actors and presenters.
The White Book
The White Book, Bank House
23 Warwick Road
Coventry CV1 2EW
01203-559 658
International directory to the entertainment, leisure, record, concert, film, video, conference and exhibitions industries.
Trade Organisations
British Film Institute (BFI)
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
0171-255-1444
Exists to encourage the development of film, television and video in the UK.
Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph & Theatre Union (BECTU)
111 Wardour Street
London W1V 4AY
0171-437-8506
Broadcasting trade union. Operates a Student Link-Up scheme.
Directors Guild
15-19 Great Titchfield Street
London W1P 7FB
0171-436-8626
Trade union and crafts guild representing directors working in all media.
International Visual Communication Association (IVCA)
5-6 Clipstone St
London W1P 8LD
Represents organisations and individuals working in the field of corporate video and multimedia.
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)
Elgar House, 41 Streatham High Road
London SW16 1ER
Collects royalties due to music composers and publishers. Arranges licences required for use of music in productions.
Producers Alliance for Cinema & Television (PACT)
45 Mortimer Street
London W1N 7TP
0171-331-6000
also at
74 Victoria Crescent, Glasgow G12 9JN
0141-339-5660
Represents independent feature film and television producers and acts as a contact point for international co-production and as a link with distributors.
Writer’s Guild
430 Edgware Road
London W2 1EH
0171-723-8074
Union representing writers in film, television, radio, theatre and literature.