9 March 2010
The Production Guild, in association with Talking Point, is delivering the latest seminar in its Weapons on Set Initiative at Theatre 7, Pinewood Studios on Wednesday 17 March 2010.
The day-long seminar has been designed to uplift Film and TV practitioners’ knowledge and understanding on current legislation, practice and compliance on the safe use of weapons during filming.
Industry experts
Bringing key practitioners from production, policing, studio operations, and leading industry armourers to participate in panels over the day, delegates will acquire current understanding of weapons and health and safety legislation, best practice in production operations and protocols when weapons are on set, and gain insights into the use of weapons across the budget levels: from no budget to US Studio features.
Funded by the Skillset Film Skills Fund and supported by the Pinewood Studios Group, this event will feature contributions from:
Jeremy Johns – UPM/Line Producer - Hereafter, Take It to the Greek, Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale.
Michael Elliott – First Assistant Director (TBC) – Antichrist, Bright Star, A Mighty Heart, Red Riding.
Nick Jeffries – Chief Armourer at Bapty - S.N.U.B!, Sherlock Holmes, Defiance, Atonement.
Officers from Thames Valley & Metropolitan Police Services and Pinewood Operations Management and Health and Safety Personnel.
The cost to attend which includes refreshments, buffet lunch and networking drinks at the end of the day is £40. To book a place please email Gareth@productionguild.com



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