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Wellbeing Facilitators for film, TV and theatre

Independent on-set wellbeing strategies and welfare support for film, TV and theatre

Our Wellbeing Facilitators work alongside production teams to support cast and crew across the lifespan of a production. By championing a positive working culture, you create the best possible conditions for outstanding performance, and we’ll provide a trained WBF to support your people at every stage.

The Wellbeing Facilitator is an innovative production role developed by 6ft From the Spotlight. As the organisation that pioneered and trains the role, we bring a depth of expertise no one else can, pairing psychological and welfare knowledge with a genuine understanding of how a set actually runs.

The role is designed to embed wellbeing, welfare and psychological safety into the heart of film and television production.

Developed through years of research, collaboration and practical delivery, the role provides productions with specialist expertise to build healthier, safer and more responsible ways of working.

Meet our wellbeing facilitators

What is a Wellbeing Facilitator?

Supporting people. Strengthening productions.

A Wellbeing Facilitator (WBF) is an independent, trained professional who provides confidential on-set wellbeing, welfare and psychological safety support across a production. Our WBF works closely with producers and crew as a visible, action-based presence that generates real change. Amid tight budgets, short deadlines and long hours, we help you look after your people so they can do their best work.

Rather than responding only when challenges arise, Wellbeing Facilitators work proactively to embed responsible, mentally healthy working practices which strengthen communication, support leadership and foster positive production environments.

We are becoming very aware of the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of staff and contributors on TV productions that are becoming increasingly ambitious with dwindling budgets. Productions that require a high level of care and support need to be identified early on, and funding for WBF and other means of support should be available early in pre-production, and throughout post-production.

Darlun TV

Supporting your production

Pre-production

Embed wellbeing from the outset through duty of care planning, script and content reviews, mental health stress risk assessments, contributor and crew welfare planning, and production-wide wellbeing strategies.

Production

Provide proactive support to producers, leadership, cast, crew and contributors. Strengthen communication, promote psychological safety, support effective leadership and help prevent and respond to issues such as bullying, harassment, conflict, wellbeing and mental health concerns.

Post-production & Broadcast

Extend wellbeing support beyond the shoot with tailored strategies for post-production teams, reflective learning for production leadership, and ongoing welfare planning to safeguard contributors before, during and after transmission.

What you can expect

  • Expert guidance on mentally healthy production practices and evidence-informed approaches to wellbeing, welfare and psychological safety.
  • Healthier, more engaged and sustainable performance through positive working cultures that enable people to do their best work.
  • Proactive support to navigate complex workplace challenges, including bullying, harassment, interpersonal conflict and difficult conversations.
  • Specialist advice on wellbeing risks, mental health and safeguarding to help productions meet their duty of care.
  • A visible, trusted and independent source of support for producers, cast, crew and contributors throughout the production lifecycle.
  • Compassionate, tailored support for individuals who may be vulnerable or experiencing challenging circumstances.

Benefits

Benefits of using a Wellbeing Facilitator

Gain the best performance

  • Establish your company as a best practice, ethical employer
  • Overcome internal challenges to performance
  • Build the resilience and positive wellbeing of your crew
  • Take the best care of your team

Wellbeing Facilitator FAQs

  • What does a Wellbeing Facilitator (WBF) actually do?

They provide independent, preventative wellbeing and welfare support to productions, spotting risks early and giving leadership, crew and cast someone to turn to.

  • How much does a Wellbeing Facilitator cost?

Cost depends on the size, scale and length of your production, so we price each engagement individually. Get in touch and we will talk through the right level of support and give you a clear quote.

  • How does a Wellbeing Facilitator role work in practice?

We agree on the right level of support for your production, then embed a trained WBF across the stages you need.

  • Do I need a Wellbeing Facilitator on my production?

If your production involves long hours, high-pressure scenes, sensitive content or vulnerable contributors, a Wellbeing Facilitator helps you meet your duty of care and keep cast and crew supported. We can talk through whether your production would benefit and at what level.

  • How does a Wellbeing Facilitator support productions with sensitive content?

When a production covers challenging or traumatic themes, our facilitators help review scripts for risk, brief and support cast and crew, uphold boundaries on set, and put care in place for contributors, so difficult stories can be told safely.

  • Does a Wellbeing Facilitator help with duty of care and the Worker Protection Act?

Yes. We help productions meet their legal and ethical responsibilities, including duty of care planning and preventative steps around harassment, through risk assessments, welfare planning and on-set support.

  • When should a Wellbeing Facilitator join a production?

Ideally in pre-production, so wellbeing and welfare are built in from the start rather than added late. That said, we can support productions at any stage, including during filming and post-production.

I found the WBF presence on set not only calming and reassuring but essential. I have absolutely no doubt that the role of WellBeing Facilitator will become a core member of every crew. It is only a matter of time.

Gini Godwin, Production Designer

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