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Before you get in touch, please read the advice below. We’ve included links to several documents that provide more detail about filming, if you need it.
There are seven types of filming on location that will likely require a police presence. These are filming:
Download our Guidelines for filming on location in London (see below) for more information on each.
The Met Film Unit is the single point of contact for advising, managing and supervising the film industry when filming on the move on the roads in London’s 32 boroughs (the City of London isn't included).
We can:
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information sheet, Safe filming and recording involving vehicles is a useful read.
Download our Guidelines for filming on the move in London (see below) for more information.
The concern when filming scenes involving danger or violence is that members of the public don't realise that filming is taking place, so they:
For this reason, you must consult us in advance.
As a general guideline, please make sure:
For more information read the HSE information sheet Stunts, fights and other hazardous production activities.
You and your production must:
Our Guidelines for filming on location in London (see below) also has a useful section on the use of firearms on film shoots.