Recce and Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Due to the fact I plan to film in a derelict building, it was imperative for me to conduct a risk assessment of the building in order to ensure the building is secure for my actors and I. In order to do this I photographed the building and evaluated its stability with a risk assessor. Due to the buildings metal framework it has been deemed safe to use, additionally the room I plan to use includes no wires or tripping hazards for the actors and myself. All the debris in the room and surrounding areas will be cleared on production day in preparation for the filming to commence through using a broom to ensure it has been fully cleared.

Finally, as this building is a private listing Jake and I have contacted the local council in order to ask for permission to use the site as a filming location as they will also be aware of the buildings stability and avoid breaking any trespassing laws. However as Warmley Skate Park and surrounding locations are public land, there is no need to ask for the local council's permission.

Here is the response I received:

Now that I have accumulated a risk assessment and permission to film within the building I can now continue the process of preproduction in order to prepare for the two planned days of filming.

Preproduction Task	Date to be completed by	Completion
Costume and Propostions	14th December 2013	Completed
Recce	28th November 2013	Completed
Storyboards and Shotlists	28th November 2013
Casting	29th November 2013
Equipment	30th November 2013
Camera	2nd December 2013