Technical challenges of filming during a pandemic
Due to the global pandemic, we've had to change how we operate to keep everyone safe on our shoots. We've made a number of changes to our production process and shoot days to comply with the new industry and government guidelines, keeping everyone safe from COVID-19.
Why pre-production is even more important in a pandemic
The pre-production stage is one of the most important in a production process - in our opinion - the most important!
It's even more crucial that extra care is taken in a pandemic at this stage of a production.
Changes to our risk assessments in COVID-19
With every shoot, we deliver a risk assessment. We've adapted these with all the risks of COVID-19 in mind and as normal, one will be delivered seven days before a shoot.
Mental health in a pandemic
The mental health of our team, clients, suppliers and everyone involved with what we do is important. We've taken measures to look after people who work with us as explained in this video.
Travel
We are aiming to film everything as local as we can in Yorkshire, whether at our own studio or a location nearby. If we do need to travel, that isn't a problem, we will transport ourselves via our cars.
Every crew member will make their own way to the shoot in separate cars and there will be no car sharing.
If we need to go further afield, or a difficult to reach place with a car, we will look at going on a train or a plane. We will aim to use quieter services where possible and will adhere to the new safety guidelines from the operator.
Accommodation
Although we are trying to avoid overnight stays, with the nature of what we do, that is sometimes difficult. If we do need to stay somewhere, we have contacted all the usual hotel chains that we stay with, such as Premier Inn. We are abiding by their guidelines and will follow their lead whilst we are in their properties.
Catering
Eating out will change as time goes on and the world recovers from the pandemic. For now, our crew encouraged to bring their own food to shoots, this will avoid anyone needing to leave the location and makes sure we are prepared on the day.
If we need an overnight stay, again, crew are encouraged to bring food for the evening and have it in their room, or get a takeaway, if they wish.
Every safety measure we are putting in place is for your safety and those around you to stop the spread of the virus. In video three, we talk about pre-production and why this stage of the production is evermore important in a pandemic. In the meantime, if you'd like to discuss filming for a project, we'd love to hear from you.