Security for Film Sets: Why Turnstiles Are the Perfect Solution

The UK has seen a surge in the film industry, with 2023 alone contributing billions to the economy. However, with the increase in activity, comes the increased risk to security. Film sets often have expensive equipment, confidential scripts, and other high-worth assets which can be tempting to potential thieves and/or vandals.

Recent reports have highlighted the growing number of incidents of theft or intruders trying to enter TV and film sets, emphasising the need for comprehensive security for film sets.

Security on film sets and TV shows is also crucial to protect the cast and crew during filming.

How Turnstiles Improve Security for Film Sets

Turnstiles can be a great addition to any existing security for film sets.

Controlling the flow of traffic through a set and indeed, who has access, can help to prevent unauthorised access and the risk of theft, damage, or injury. This is especially important for large-scale productions where there may be high-profile individuals, from actors, and directors to technicians, etc.

With the inclusion of access control systems such as swipe cards, fobs, PINS, and biometric scanners, turnstiles can act as a standalone security feature or in addition to existing security such as CCTV and security personnel.

Benefits of Installing Turnstiles on TV and Film Sets

There are lots of benefits to the inclusion of turnstiles for added security for film sets such as:

• Enhanced access control
• Deterrence of theft and vandalism
• Improved control of traffic and crowd management
• Integration with advanced security systems
• Audit trails and accountability

Turnstiles – whether full height, tripod, swing gates, or speedgates – can be a valuable option for safeguarding expensive assets, cast and crew alike.

Combining Access Control Systems for Security

For maximum security for film sets, the combination of access control systems is crucial. When combined with other systems such as biometric authentication and CCTV for example, turnstiles can offer a multi-layered approach to security which would be difficult to breach.

The inclusion of biometric systems adds an extra layer of security by only permitting verified individual’s access. Biometric systems also negate the risk of swipe cards, fobs, or PINs being lost or used by unauthorised persons.

Access control systems also allow for real-time monitoring and record keeping of all entries and exits which can assist on a bustling set in the case of an emergency such as a fire alarm where a comprehensive list can be presented. 

Security for Film Sets Turnstile Hire

At UKT Turnstiles, we understand the importance of ensuring the safety and security for film sets and that’s why we offer a professional turnstile hire service.

Flexibility is particularly useful for location shoots where security requirements may vary, turnstile hire can be an excellent solution in this circumstance as a temporary measure.

Hiring turnstiles allows film sets and TV shows to benefit from advanced security technology without the need or cost of permanent installation of turnstiles.  

At UKT Turnstiles, we have provided our turnstile service to various film and TV show locations across the country and have various options to suit every need, from basic mechanical turnstiles to advanced access control systems.

Contact our team today to find out more about our turnstile hire services 01403 472001.