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Specialists in Film & Television Security

Founded in 1992 as one of the very first industry security companies, The Movie Lot provides a quality service while continually raising standards in an ever changing workplace. We are proud to have secured the Assets, Crew and IP of thousands of productions, ranging from multimillion pound blockbusters, to micro budget start up projects, student projects and charity work.

The Movie Lot is a leading provider of Film and Television Security, Traffic Management, Location Support and Close Protection Operatives to the British Entertainment Industry for over 30 years

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Our services

Best Quality & Value

The Movie Lot can provide everything you need for your production to run smoothly and are on hand to provide advice should you need it. We have in-depth knowledge of the industry from decades of experience working in it and our expert reputation is unrivalled.

Production Security

We provide fully vetted & trained SIA security professionals for film, television, commercials, promo & photoshoots.

We are experienced in adapting to last minute bookings and
schedule changes.

Traffic Management

We deliver a Bespoke Traffic Management service to the Entertainment Industry to
suit all budgets.

We consult & advise on any proposed highway filming and create fast turnaround CADS and RAMS for your project.

Location Support

As part of our role within the Locations Department, we are there to support the team and assist in any way we can.

We can help with locations and unit management and we are currently creating an e-learning package for new entrants.

Close Protection

Our Executive Protection specialists include ex-military personnel, police specialists and licensed security bodyguards.

Our operatives have extensive protection training and expertise, and are highly experienced.

Covid Marshalls

When the pandemic hit we diversified our services and launched a new department to assist with health & safety protocols.

We also supplied staff to the NHS to and we are ready to deploy these services should the urgent need arise.

Training

We are the first and only company to of developed our own in-house specialist training and e-learning platform.

Not only is this for film & tv security but will also be available for new locations team members.

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our standards

Certified & Accredited

We work hard to ensure that we consistently raise our standards and better our practice. 

Our accreditations and partners include the following industry benchmarks: ISO 9001, Safe Contractor, Film London, Street Works, UKCMA, Lantra and we conform to BSI Standards as well as various production in-house accreditations.

We have also signed and made a pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant and are certified as Disability Confident Committed. 

We have robust policies in place including our Green & Sustainability Policy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy, Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy, Pricing & Quality of Service Policy and Cancellation Policy and you can view these by clicking the link below.

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Latest Projects

Here are some of the latest projects we have worked on. Click the button below to see our showreel and link to our IMdB profile.

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Client feedback

Don’t just take our word for it

I have worked with The Movie Lot for twenty years and in my opinion they are the absolute leaders in their field. I have yet to choose to undertake a project without them, whether it be taking care of Security and/or Traffic Management from Saving Private Ryan to getting The Queen, David Beckham and the Olympic Flame to the Opening ceremony on time to filming the first Westminster Council endorsed and approved Drone shots in the very public domain of Leicester Square as Jack Ryan recently came under fire there. Here’s to the next twenty years.
Alex Gladstone
Alex GladstoneSupervising Location Manager
These guys bring a wealth of understanding of the productions needs , from there they then bring solutions and support all with a smile
Gareth Skelding
Gareth SkeldingLocation Manager
We have worked with Spike and the Movie Lot since 2004 and think this says everything. They are the go to security company and always consistently reliable and good.
Eddie Standish
Eddie StandishProducer/Owner, Locate Productions
The Movie Lot provide reliable, well-presented, responsible guards. Their lead men are experienced and can be relied upon on difficult and busy shoots. Spike and Tony are very responsive, which is key, as last minute changes are commonplace in our field. I would be happy to recommend their services for any filming or event work nationwide.
Lex Donovan
Lex DonovanLocation Manager
I have worked with the Movie lot for fourteen years. Spike and Tony understand every aspect of the filming process. They are the first and last faces you see in the morning and never fail to deliver in excellence. I couldn’t imagine working on any movie without them.
Georgette Turner
Georgette TurnerLine Producer/UPM/Location manager
Subtly executed with experience and dedication, Spike and his Team were an exemplary addition to the Jack Ryan S2 photography in London last year. A first class delivery on a complicated high profile job in Central London. I would not want to do another project without them on my Crew.
Philippa Naughten
Philippa NaughtenCo-Producer/UPM
I have always relied on them when filming in the UK. They give me peace of mind. That’s why I always use them.
Nick Daubeny
Nick DaubenyBAFTA Winning Location manager
When you work in a highly stressful environment, you need the best working with you and The Movie Lot are just that !! I always know things will go as planned when The Movie Lot are involved ! As a Location Manager, having a team like The Movie Lot working with me means one less thing to worry about !!
Peter Kelly
Peter KellyLocation Manager/Producer
Project focused and always willing to go the extra mile. Not afraid of the hard yards and a key player in any successful production. Always a great asset to the team.
Matt Jones
Matt JonesLocation Manager/UPM
I am always delighted to be able to recommend The Movie Lot. The level of work and experience offered by the team far outweighs associated cost and the team have never failed to deliver, always within budget. Further as a producer stepping up, the team even take time to look at projects in the early stages which has proved to be invaluable in terms of budgeting and preparation.
Rachel Gold
Rachel GoldProducer/Production Manager
Honest, reliable, trustworthy, and hard working, you can be assured your set and crew safety is in good hands with The Movie Lot team. They are my go-to guys for all my location shoots.
Jess Waluga
Jess WalugaLocation Manager
The Movie Lot have supplied me with security for several shoots now. They are always a pleasure to work with, punctual and polite plus able to change plans at short notice.
Rob EsserProducer
Highly experienced operatives, who always bring a consistent level of performance and professionalism. Excellent service always provided on both long drama series and shorter commercials.
David Colenutt
David ColenuttLocation Manager
Having now worked with the Movie Lot team across several productions, they have proven to be 100% reliable, showing initiative and a professional attitude from dawn until dusk. These guys become valuable members of the production crew and are always a safe bet to have around.
Lucy Jack
Lucy JackLine Producer
It has been a pleasure working with such a professional and reliable company. Their commitment and support to the project has been exceptional, always going that extra mile. I highly recommend this company for any production and look forward to working with them again in the near future.
Katie Hanlon
Katie HanlonDirector/Entrepreneur
In a fast moving industry where priorities change at an instant. The Movie Lot can adapt where necessary but still deliver a quality service.
Jake Edmonds
Jake EdmondsDirector of Media Safety Limited
I’ve used The Movie Lot services for years on a variety of productions. They consistently provide the right service tailored to the job and it’s with pleasure that I recommend them to all Location/Production Managers and Producers requiring any security input.
Nick Hale
Nick HaleLocation Manager
I have had the pleasure of working with The Movie Lot team since "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" back in 2004. Since then on the three independent features I have managed I have chosen to work with them. The Movie Lot's loyalty, diligence and hard work has been noted not just by me, but by the Productions in general.
Aurelia Thomas
Aurelia ThomasLocation Manager
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