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Wildfire & Smoke: Access and Continuity Risk

Wildfire and smoke are no longer rare events for productions. Catastrophe reporting continues to show weather-driven events dominating global insured losses. For productions, this translates into real operational pressure. Air quality can deteriorate quickly, access routes can close with little notice, and filming continuity can be disrupted.

Heat Risk: A Predictable Medical and Performance Issue

Heat exposure is no longer occasional. It is becoming a consistent operational factor. The World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record, reinforcing the broader upward trend seen in recent years. Since then, regulators have continued to formalise expectations around heat management, with OSHA advancing a federal Heat Injury and Illness Prevention standard.

GFS Risk Achieves TRACE International Recertification

GFS Risk has achieved recertification by TRACE International following a thorough due diligence review of our business practices. TRACE International is a non-profit association of multinational corporations dedicated to anti-bribery compliance. This certification highlights GFS Risk’s commitment to adhering to the highest standards of anti-bribery compliance and commercial transparency.

Be Aware, Feel Prepared: Travel Safety and Security Training

In the dynamic world of film and television production, travel is often a fundamental part of the job. Production crews regularly find themselves in diverse locations, from bustling urban centers to remote wildernesses, each presenting its own unique set of challenges. Ensuring the safety and security of crew members is important, and that's where the GFS Academy's Travel Safety and Security Training comes into play.

Filming in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know for Your Next Production

As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia offers a diverse portfolio of locations – from tropical beaches to flourishing jungles – sophisticated and English-speaking crew, a vibrant culture and warm hospitality.

Sculpting the Giant: A Co-Production between New Zealand’s GFS and Indonesia’s Seeds Motion.

GFS is thrilled to share film festival updates for our feature documentary, "Sculpting the Giant." At its core, "Sculpting the Giant" is a celebration of art, creativity, and the indomitable spirit of artists who dare to dream big. It's a story that resonates with anyone who has ever pursued a passion with unwavering determination.

5 steps to creating a film production risk assessment

Learn how a risk assessment for film production is created using the 5-step methodology of identify, assess, control, record and review.

GFS Risk certified by global anti-bribery, TRACE International

GFS Risk has obtained TRACE International’s certification following TRACE International completing a due diligence on GFS Risk’s business and practices.

GFS acquires rights for Ewan Wilson’s bestseller Dogfight

GFS is pleased to announce it has acquired the rights to take Ewan Wilson’s bestselling autobiographical book Dogfight: The Inside Story of the Kiwi Airlines Collapse to the screen.

GFS hires seasoned General Counsel to support expansion

Global film risk management and production services company GFS has hired former Goodman Fielder lawyer Simon Smith as its new General Counsel. The appointment comes as the firm expands its service offering to its portfolio of industry-leading clients.

What is risk management for film productions?

Risk management is the process of reducing risks to an acceptable level. Risk management for film production deals specifically with the unique risks of production, prep, and wrap activities on set or location.

What is a risk assessment in filmmaking?

A risk assessment is the starting point for managing the health and safety, security, and medical risks inherent in filmmaking. They are used to prioritize control measures that reduce the likelihood and consequence of negative outcomes occurring on a film production.