BDS MAKES MOVIES

Eric Green, Managing Director, Digital at BDS, undertook his new role as Chairperson of the newly formed ISNI Book Publishing Consultation Group.

The Group comprises representatives from the global publishing sector. It includes publishers, system vendors, platform providers, trade associations and libraries. The British Library is also part of the group and working in close association with BDS and publishers to integrate ISNI into its records. “I chaired an enthusiastic gathering of the Book Publishing Consultation Group,” says Eric. “As the ISNI standard gains traction both in the UK and internationally, the Group will play an important role in creating best practice guidelines and establishing crosssector links that will help promote the benefits of ISNIs to authors, publishers, imprints and the supply chain at large.” Twenty-five representatives attended the meeting and among the topics discussed were Jenny Wright’s presentation at the Royal Library of Belgium (see article page 4). The next steps on progressing the ISNI standard were covered as were topics for future meetings. Meetings will be held quarterly, with the next meeting to be held on the 14th December. “Attaining a wide range of attendees at this meeting is vitally important to progress the ISNI standard. There is growing interest in ISNI worldwide,” says Eric. “I look forward to the next meeting and expanding the number of organisations represented on this Group over the coming months and years.” If you would like to find out more about joining the ISNI Consultation Group, please email info@isni.org. For information about joining the ISNI International Agency to become an ISNI Member or Registration Agency, please visit isni.org/page/joining-isni.

BDS SPONSORS HEROES

The annual British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) Awards took place at the Camden Roundhouse on 6th October. BDS sponsored the Category Hero – Operations.

Category Heroes are recognised for their individual excellence, skill, commitment and dedication within their roles and teams. The award shines a spotlight on individuals and identifies their extraordinary capabilities as recognised by their peers. The BDS sponsored section was busy with six people singled out: Adam Rothwell, Merchandise Manager, Entertainment at ASDA; Ben Stoddart, Business and Operations Manager, Video Publishing, DVD Department at the BFI; Fiona Ball, Head of Production, UK Home Entertainment, BBC Studios; Jo Harris, Head of Operations, Spirit Entertainment; Rosie Burbidge, Production Manager at Sony Pictures, and Ted Hodgson, Head of Supply Chain at BBC Studios. “What a fantastic list of people committed to the keeping the operation of the home entertainment industry running efficiently,” said Barry Smith, Director of Sales at BDS, who was present on the night. “BDS is proud to sponsor the recognition of their achievements.” The BASE Awards, of which this was the 42nd, brings the UK home entertainment industry together in a celebration of the talent and creativity shown each year. The sector is worth £3.3bn to the UK economy. BDS supplies metadata to BASE and many other retailers and etailers working in the High Street and online. Big studio winners on the night were Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate UK, BBC Studios while marketing, packaging, distribution, innovation and retail were celebrated across 16 categories. Find out more at https://base-awards.org