COVID –19 filming Guidelines and Protocols

As EU countries begin lifting COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and the department of digital culture media and sport have confirmed filming in the UK is permitted to start , INP Media will be following the relevant advice and guidelines set out by the Joint European Film Commissions Network relating to safe filming. These protocols will be updated on a regular basis should the need arise. If advice changes or legislation is put in place by UK Government these will be adhered to and updated as soon as practically possible.

These guidelines consist of safety measures based on a common EU safety directive and include.
Personal Protective Equipment. Basic protective equipment will be supplied to crew where appropriate including face masks and rubber/latex gloves.

Personal disinfection. Crew members will be supplied with and carry pocket disinfectant wipes or a bottle of personal disinfectant.

On-site organization. Social distancing will be adhered to whenever practically possible, particularly when shooting inside so that crew, clients and talent can be separated.

Temperature measurement. Every crew/cast member will undergo temperature measurement with a contactless thermometer before the start of the shooting day and before entering a shoot location.
Catering. Each crew member will adhere to social distancing on all food breaks.

Securing the location. If required a cleaning crew will visit a shooting location to clean before shooting commences.

Necessary documentation. Risk assessments addressing the coronavirus will be put together before each shoot to ascertain that shooting is safe and viable.

Management during filming. If a large shoot or crew is required a health and safety crew member will take responsibility for coordinating and supervising the anti-contagion measures.

Should you have any questions relating to these guidelines or have questions relating to a particular filming project please feel free to contact us to discuss them further.