BGI Supplies is a specialist Prop and SFX manufacturing workshop and we are delighted that they are partnering with Filmbase for 2023-2024. BGI design and build incredible structures of all sizes for the film and TV industry. Everything from full-scale replica vehicles such as B52 bombers or small scale props, in their engineering and fabrication workshop. Typically working with art departments in an advisory and consultancy capacity, BGI produce engineering drawings, run FEA testing and build structures as close as possible to the initial vision. We’ve had a tour of their workshop and their impressive lineup of machines, including three KUKA 7-axis robotic arms that are used for 3D pattern machining for moulding and 2D routing on a variety of materials. Their work has most recently been seen in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (the entire train!) and Dune (many of the vehicles, including the ornithopters). BGIsupplies.co.uk

We are excited to partner with The Classic Prop Hire Company, one of the leading prop hire groups for the UK film and TV industry. Classic has an incredible range of props, from the medieval era through to the 1980s. The company also incorporates Seasons Textiles, Classic Modern, Number Eight and Classic Set Dec Shop, which each has its own specialist area. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity for Filmbase to continue to improve our services, and we couldn't be more excited to work alongside The Classic Prop Hire Company to make this happen. Classic will be supporting Filmbase by hosting and helping organise exciting webinars and in-person events for Art, Set Dec and Props Department crew, starting with our Set Dec Summit in October 2023. We'll let you know details of more collaborative projects soon! Classicprophire.com

Filmbase is delighted to be partnering with Compuhire for 2023/24. Compuhire is your go-to company for any scene involving a screen - and what is shown on that screen. If you’ve seen Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker, No Time to Die, or The Matrix Resurrections, to name just three, then you’ll know Compuhire’s incredible motion graphics capabilities. Compuhire is experienced in working with all budgets - low-end and high-end - and all departments, from pre-production through to shooting and post-production. Compuhire has a huge range of modern and period computer props to hire. Whatever you want to show on those screens, the company’s creative arm, Studio C Design, can craft bespoke, state-of-the-art visual effects for you. On-set, Compuhire’s team is there to ensure playback is smooth. Compuhire is going to be working with us on a number of projects over the year and has already been behind our online yoga sessions, which proved very popular! Compuhire.com and studiocdesign.tv

Data Reprographics is a long-standing specialist printed props company for the Film and TV industry, and is joining Filmbase as a partner for 2023-2024. With the support of Data Reprographics, we will be able to plan more support webinars for Filmbase members over the next 12 months and increase our service for crew. Established in 1986, Data Reprographics has become the go-to provider for large-format printing, props and signage and one of the few companies that can print on newsprint for all those hero newspapers! The team has expanded over the years, and have a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as a willingness to explore new techniques and provide an ever-increasing range of services. They are also always happy to explore printing on a range of substrates, from fabric and all kinds of papers, to papyrus for films set in ancient Egypt! They have a very loyal customer base and can provide services to cover all corners of a set, from wallpaper and signage, down to the smallest hero props. Datarepro.co.uk