Film & TV Security

Discreet, SIA-licensed security for film and television productions across the UK. We protect your set, your cast and crew, and the locations you shoot in — so your production runs on schedule and stays out of the headlines.

SIA Licensed Close Protection Trained NDA Compliant 24/7 Control Room

Security That Understands a Production Schedule.

Film and TV shoots are unforgiving — every minute on set has a cost, and every unscripted disruption is a problem. Whether you're shooting a feature on a London street, a high-end drama at a private location, or a long-running series at a studio facility, our officers have worked the call sheet and understand how a unit operates.

We handle the everyday risks productions face — onlookers stepping into shot, unauthorised photography, equipment left on cables overnight, talent attracting unwanted attention — calmly and professionally. No drama, no overreach, no friction with the AD team. Just clean security cover that lets the production get on with the job.

HSU security officer at a closed-off UK film location

Discreet Close Protection for Cast & Crew.

When you're working with high-profile talent, privacy and personal safety are non-negotiable. Our close protection officers are trained, vetted, and experienced in operating around well-known faces — getting them safely between trailer, set, and transport without becoming part of the story.

We brief in advance, work closely with your production manager and the talent's own team, and sign NDAs as standard. Our officers blend into the production — present when they need to be, invisible when they don't.

HSU close protection officer escorting talent past paparazzi

Studio Gate & Location Access Control.

Whether your shoot is based at a major UK studio or a one-off location, controlling who comes in and out is the foundation of a secure production. Our officers staff studio gates, location entry points, and unit bases — checking crew credentials, managing vehicle access, and turning away anyone without legitimate business on site.

For overnight cover, we secure unit bases, generator trucks, costume and props vehicles, and any equipment left on location between shoot days. Mobile patrols are available for sites that don't need a static officer 24/7.

HSU officer at a UK film studio gatehouse checking vehicle access

What We Cover for Film & TV Productions

End-to-end security cover for producers, line producers, and unit managers who need a single reliable supplier across the shoot.

On-Set Perimeter & Access Control

Officers manage set perimeters, holding back the public, verifying crew credentials, and keeping the working area clear so the AD team can run the day.

Cast & Crew Close Protection

SIA close-protection-licensed officers for high-profile talent and production staff, trained to operate discreetly around cameras and crew.

Location Lockdown

Cover for shoots in public streets, residential areas, and private venues — managing onlookers, parking, and unauthorised photography.

Studio Gate Security

Manned gatehouse cover, credential checks, and vehicle access control at studio facilities and dedicated production bases.

Equipment & Vehicle Protection

Static and patrol cover for camera trucks, generators, costume and props vehicles, and any kit left on location overnight.

Crowd & Paparazzi Management

Calm, professional handling of crowds, fans, and press at exits and arrival points — keeping incidents away from your talent and your production.

Out-of-Hours Unit Base Security

Overnight static guards or mobile patrols at unit bases, holding areas, and storage compounds when the unit has wrapped for the day.

NDA-Compliant Briefings

Every officer signs production NDAs as standard. Scripts, locations, schedules, and talent details stay confidential — both on the day and afterwards.

Why Productions Choose HSU.

Trust signals that matter when you're putting a multi-million-pound shoot in someone's hands.

Fully SIA licensed. Every officer on site holds a current SIA licence. Close-protection cover is provided by officers with the CP-specific qualification, not generic guards.

£10M public liability cover. Plus employers' liability, professional indemnity, and efficacy cover — the insurance levels productions and studios expect from a credible supplier.

Vetted, DBS-checked officers. Discreet, well-presented, and briefed to work alongside your unit rather than getting in its way.

NDA as standard. Scripts, talent, locations, plot details — none of it leaves the production. Officers are briefed and bound before they set foot on site.

24/7 UK control room. A real human on the end of a phone every hour of every day, whatever your shoot schedule throws up.

HSU security officer on a UK film production

Producing a UK Shoot? Let's Plan Your Security.

We'll review your shoot schedule, walk the locations with you, and put together a tailored security plan with transparent pricing. No obligation, no jargon.

Or call us directly: 0333 305 0471