www.arri.com All of my tungsten lighting kit is manufactured by Arri and I’ve yet to find better made light fixtures. Their Uxbridge base holds all the spares I’ve even needed to keep my gear on the road.

www.bectu.org.uk It goes without saying, that the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematography and Theatre Union is simply priceless, and yes of course I'm a member.

www.film-trader.com A new face on the internet, filmtrader is targeted at people just like me, and I have to be honest, I can’t help but browse through the lighting section when I have a free moment in the office.

www.imdb.com The Internet Movie Data Base, is a great bit of fun with all manner of facts and figures about films and the stars that appear in them. Notoriously inaccurate when it comes to crew, it’s included here because it’s a very popular attraction on the internet.

www.lcauk.com Lights Camera Action are the chaps to talk to if you’re in the market for Lighting and Lighting Grip, both new and ‘pre-owned’. They remain on my speed-dial for many of my consumables needs.

www.mandy.com If you're looking to start out in the media industry your journey begins here where jobs from runners up to director are advertised. Some are paid, many more are lo, no or deferred payment jobs. Jobs also available on Produxion link below

www.maplin.co.uk My primary source for electronic and electrical spares and accessories, delivered effortlessly to the door.

www.multimap.com Everything from printing a map of your neighbourhood to guide friends to a party through to directions, and perhaps slightly questionable times between two points. This is an excellent on-line resource. You can also have an aerial photograph of your house if thats your thing!

www.panalux.biz Cornerstone of the film industry, Panalux is my first choice for lighting rental. Panalux was formed after the merger of AFM Lighting and Lee Lighting under the Panavision brand. I am happy to direct folk into their safe hands if I’m too busy or the job either too large or too small.

www.produxion.com If you're looking for work in the industry, this and Mandy.com are the places to look. This one however has lots of industry news and as it's from the publisher of Broadcast and therefore has its finger on the pulse.

Radio Spares With an astounding range of electronics and electrical equipment, almost any build will involve an order to RS, and with next day deliveries to set if necessary, it great to have their number to hand.

www.talentcircle.co.uk A super resource for those in all areas of the British film industry from writers, through production to post and beyond. I advertise here, in this melting pot of talent, experience and enthusiasm. It is (like Mandy) the focus of those with empty pockets, but the wary will do just fine.