MGS SW Group

Film and TV Security Services

Here are the main film and TV security location and set services we offer for your next production:

• Security Protection

  We protect the cast, crew and equipment at all times. You do not want to be distracted by worries over criminal intruders on set or over-enthusiastic fans. Let us concern ourselves with those issues whilst you concentrate all your efforts on the production.

• Unit Base operation and maintenance

  There is a lot of heavy equipment used in productions, all of which needs to be handled with care and attention. We can operate water bowsers, fuel bowsers, tower lights, generators and more. We can also maintain them so that they always work when you need them to.

• Site safety controls and management

  MGS SW Group ensures the safety of those on set by taking responsibility for marshalling cast crew and vehicles when needed. On a busy set, with a number of different jobs going on and a large amount of people, this service is invaluable for avoiding any unwanted incidents.

• Crowd control and crowd management systems

  All film and TV productions attract attention, even more so when there are high-profile performers involved. MGS SW Group offers helps control crowds in a firm but fair manner that keeps your cast and crew safe and your production on track.

• Car parking co-ordination

  With so many cast and crew involved in a shoot, accommodating their cars is a major logistical task. MGS SW Group marshals your car parks to help make sure that people are where they need to be on time and that there are no long, non-moving queues causing traffic headaches in the local area.

• Protection from the Media

  Where there are celebrities these days, there are paparazzi attempting to take photographs.
  Not only can this be distracting, but it can also be dangerous. Not only do we offer protection on set, but we also monitor social media, forums and fan sites, helping to avoid unwanted behaviour aimed at your production, cast and crew.

• Risk analysis, threat assessment and security planning

  MGS SW Group’s experienced team are experts in planning for film and TV security tasks. Thanks to careful planning and assessment, they know exactly how many staff are needed to fulfill your job, ensuring there are always enough personnel on site, but you are never overstaffed either.

  We can also accompany you on location reconnaissance to advise on potential security issues before you commit.

• Location Liaison

  We build a rapport with local communities and contacts to minimise the impact of a film or TV set taking over their estate, road, playing field or wherever you are filming. MGS SW Group ensures the location is left in a better state than you found it, meaning that you will be welcomed back next time you need to film there.

• Close Protection

  The stars of your production are its most valuable asset and must be protected at all times. In addition to on-set security, our capable, professional and dedicated team offer close protection at the hotel, in the trailer and anywhere else they go whilst on location.

• Asset Protection

  MGS SW Group looks after costumes, props and other valuables on set to ensure they are where you need them when you need them. Missing items can delay the shoot, and stolen assets of this type can leak information to the press that you might prefer to stay secret.