Ever wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. The writers and actors strikes in America ended in September and November 2023 respectively, however work in the UK has been slow to return to pre - strike levels. So, for episode 64, I caught up with BECTU Costume and Wardrobe committee members, Charlotte Sewell, Poli Kyriacou and Nici Young. We spoke about the ongoing impact of the strikes in the UK, when the industry may pick up, future proofing the UK industry and what BECTU has and does to help crew. We spoke about links to useful resources and help which I have linked in the show notes. BECTU - Broadcasting Entertainment Communications and Theatre Union IATSE - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC SAG/AFTRA - Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists WGA - Writers Guild of America PACT – Producers Alliance of Cinema and Television HELPFUL RESOURCES: https://www.bectucostume.com/the-commitee https://bectu.org.uk/ https://prospect.org.uk/money/ https://bectu.org.uk/about/earlybird/ Fabain Society Manifesto https://www.screenskills.com/ https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/ 24hr Support Line -0800 054 0000