Rest In Peace: Tim Potter

It is with great sorrow that the GBCT announce the sad news of the death of dear friend, Tim Potter.

Tim passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 21 May at his local hospital, after feeling unwell.

Tim's Biography

After working at a Regional Arts workshop and then a documentary production company from 1983, Tim went freelance as a Clapper/Loader in 1985. This work led to his first major focus pulling job on the aerial unit of the LWT series “Piece of Cake”, in 1987. Since then he has been a freelance focus puller working on many films and prestige television dramas. Recent films include “The Wedding Date”, “Pride” and “’71”. Recent TV dramas include “Top Boy”, “The Shadow Line” and “Dead Set”.

Tim joined the GBCT in 1991 and was elected to the Board in 2006, becoming Chair in 2009.

In Tim's own words from the British Cinematographer Magazine, Issue 122, March/April 2024:

I was invited to join the Guild 2000.  I remember very well the sense of pride I felt in the way it recognised and validated my career up to that point.  I am pleased to have the opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to help guide the Guild

GBCT are collating memories of Tim, in order to share them with his family, please visit here to add your memories.

Tim Potter:  27 June 1958 - 21 May 2025