Payments

Distribution Rules

If the monies we receive are not pre-allocated to our members by the payee collecting society, 

BECS will use the most appropriate in-house distribution rule taking into account rules applicable in different territories to allocate monies to respective rightsholders.

We consider several factors when determining how money should be shared between programmes and films, and subsequently performers.  To determine who is owed what payment within a production, we analyse and grade cast lists according to credits and importance of role to the storyline.  

The following are rules and policies currently applicable on distributable income:

We are seeking nominations from BECS members for directors to serve on the Board of Management of BECS.  By becoming a board member you will be helping shape the future of BECS!

Full details - https://www.becs.org.uk/becs-seeks-nominations-for-elected-directors-from-the-membership-4/

For self-employed people in the screen and creative industries this is something that could impact you.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey -

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🚨BBC management has announced plans to slash around 2,000 jobs - around one in ten - as part of cost-cutting measures.

Sign this petition to show solidarity with workers and demonstrate how much a properly funded BBC means to you.

https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/back-workers-back-our-bbc

Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training data.

We are strongly encouraging all of our members to sign this petition -

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765199

Creators need clear rules and regulations that ensure their work is used with consent & fair remuneration.

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