Case Study: Bespoke Signage & Safety Equipment for Inspirit Productions Ltd

Overview

Inspirit Productions Ltd, a film company based in Worcestershire and the West Midlands, asked Start Safety UK to provide bespoke signage and safety equipment for the set of a new film.

The challenge

Inspirit Productions planned to shoot part of its upcoming thriller romance film, Rose Drake, in and around Worcester. This would involve cordoning off areas of the city for filming and letting the public know what was going on, so that they didn’t accidentally wander into shot or appear on camera without consent.

As well as keeping people away from the set, the company needed to set up areas where crew vehicles could park nearby, without causing traffic chaos. Plus, the equipment had to be easily portable to move between locations.

The solution

The film’s producer and CEO of Inspirit Productions, Sophie Ivanova, got in touch with Start Safety to find out what solutions were available. The team advised that bespoke road signs with Sophie’s choice of colour and message would be ideal for keeping the public informed.

Start Safety also suggested using road-legal barriers and “No Waiting” cones to enable reserved parking and create a safe perimeter around the cast and crew. These are lightweight and easy to set up and transport.

The team informed Sophie of the process and timeframe for creating the special signs (5-7 days) and agreed on a date for supplying the rest of the equipment.

The outcome

Sophie placed an order for four “Filming in Progress” signs, two saying “Please avoid area if you do not wish to be on camera - Thank you” and another two saying “We apologise for any inconvenience caused”.

These were delivered on schedule ahead of filming, alongside the barriers and cones. The bright colours and clear messaging of the signage meant that everyone was aware of the shoot, and curious passers-by could look on from beyond the barriers without interrupting filming. 

The barriers also helped to keep expensive camera equipment safe, while the traffic cones made sure areas were reserved for crew vehicles to park and unload equipment. The result was a smooth filming experience with no unnecessary delays.

Customer experience

At Start Safety, exceptional customer service is just as important as the high-quality products we offer. Sophie and the film crew were delighted with how well the signage worked during the shoot, and with the help and advice they received from our team.

Sophie commented: “Working with Start Safety was a pleasure. The team were well-informed about the products and they explained exactly what I would need and when we could expect delivery.

“It made a huge difference having road signs to inform the public of what was happening and showing that we are indeed professionals - you can't stop traffic by standing in the middle of the road, but a road cone can!”

About the client

Inspirit Productions Ltd is a film production company that strives to promote local talent. Sophie Ivanova studied at the University of Worcester and chose the city as a backdrop for some scenes in Rose Drake. The company hopes to submit this movie for the 2027 Cannes Film Festival Awards.

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