HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENTS/RECCE

RECCE
For our short film, we went to several locations to do a recce in order to find an appropriate and suitable location for our short film. After inspecting three locations, we came to a conclusion that Thamesmead will be our primary location. We decided to shoot our short film in Thamesmead for numerous reasons and one being that the location shows the deprived environments of young teenagers that are struggling to live in London. Secondly, the theme of the film focuses on money and the area itself is in a bit of a shamble and has money problems of its own hence the reason why I think the theme and the location share a common aspect. Thirdly, most of the production crew reside in Thamesmead, so it would be easier for the transportation of the equipments. This location was suitable as well because there were local restaurants and toilets near available in case there was a food shortage or a production member wanted to use the toilet. The location also is surrounded by a quiet environment away from traffics, train tracks and factories. Nevertheless, the only noise that could possibly be heard would be airplanes because there are airports near the location where planes pass by frequently. In addition, were shooting in the same house as one of our production members so we can use their house for any personal needs and food. Before shooting in Thamesmead we need permission from the Thamesmead council to get appropriate releases and permits for the locations and make sure that the proper insurance is in place. Our second location choice is in Eltham and this also matches the Urban London look we are searching for and has good array of housing estates we can use. This is second choice as Eltham is closer to the college so easier to carry equipment there. The reason why our first location might not work is because it is too crowded and we might not have permission from gallions reach which is Thamesmead housing association to use the apartments whilst it is guaranteed that our second location will be available. However, if worst comes to worse then we will have to use Thamesmead as our primary filming location. We also chose this location as our second choice because cell phones also work in the area making it easier to access other production members if there are any problems encountered. Before also shooting Eltham, we will need consent from the local council of Eltham and make sure the proper insurance is in consigned.

CHARACTERS (Talents) INTERVIEW

Name Ifean Ogbonnaya as Tyrone Babatunde Age 19 Background British African Relatives Father (unknown); Mother (deceased); Brother Education Failed to graduate to university Personality Hard working; optimistic; determined Hobbies Likes to play chess Favourite lesson Religious Studies Ifean Ogbonnaya Ifean is an outstanding individual who plays the role of Tyrone. During his characters interview, we saw that he could play multiple roles from a father to a brother. His ability to play Tyrone as if he was alive during the interview was really profound and interesting. Despite his short memory, he was able to communicate clearly and represent the character Tyrone just as we imagined him. So we decided to go with Ifean because he has a very enthusiastic personality and hes very lively and amusing. -

Name Solomon James as Trife Babatunde Age 16 Background British African Relatives Father (unknown); Mother (deceased); Brother Education Dismissed from college Personality Stubborn; arrogant; self-motivated Hobbies - Money Motivated Favourite lesson - Maths and Physical Education (Sprinting)

Solomon James Solomon plays the arrogant younger brother of Tyrone, Trife. Play Ard production wasnt really up for it when he wanted this role especially because he plays around too much and doesnt seem to take things seriously. But, he was able to impress us due to his chivalrousness. We thought that since Trife is supposed to be an arrogant, stubborn and self-motivated boy with unpleasing attitude, maybe if we chose someone completely with Trifes reverse personality would probably fill that role. A humble, broad -minded and a lazy teenager would probably do the job and Solomon was that person, easily becoming Trife in an instant. -

EXTRAS
The Money Owner This individual makes a short appearance in the short film where he is seen chasing after Trife who now has stolen and is in possession of his money. But, he gives up the chase as he wasnt able to catch up to Trife. His short appearance was merely to highlight the difference between Tyrones physics and endurance, and the money owners weakness. Tyrones Friend (Vash) Tyrones friend who hasnt made an appearance in the short film but he is shown to the audience through Tyrones thoughts as he tells him the whereabouts of the money.

Potential Hazard Stunts falling

Location

Who is Risk?

Thamesmead

Extreme weather

Thamesmead

at How are you going to make sure it doesnt happen? Anyone There is a scene where doing any one of the main specific characters has to jump the stunts will be playground fence and he at risks. had to do this multiple times to get different angles and theres a chance that the actor may fall due to this. Nevertheless, to minimize this risks or to stop it from taking place we make sure that every shot we take is spot on to make sure that he doesnt jump the fences much often minimizing the possibilities of him falling. The Extreme weather is production usually ignored as a crew, hazard. Since we are personnel, filming outside, it is production important to sure the equipment personnel and the are at risks production team are for extreme dressed suitably according weather. to the weather. A lot of time is spent filming outside and people could catch cold quickly and having layers of clothing is most reasonable. It is also important to bring hats and waterproof jackets or hats. Since one of the crew members houses is near, the production team can use that as a place to stay indoors if permitted.

Whose Responsibility? The main people responsible for this will be the director. It is his responsibility because he designs the script for such individual to jump the fence. However it could also be the actors responsibility to make sure he doesnt hes work proper so he doesnt fall. Everyone from the production crew and personnel are responsible if they get affected by extreme weather and so they have to make sure that they have the appropriate clothing.

Time pressure

Thamesmead

Personnel and production

It is also important not to During a film rush everything because production that is when hazards gets everyone can

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missed and risks starts to take place. The best way to avoid such calamity is to make sure that everybody is composed. Try to figure out other ways to avoid such panic. For example, you could always come back to finish the shooting another day.

Camera risks

Thamesmead

Camera man

It is essential to make sure that during a shot in which a camera man or actor is walking or running, that their route is cleared of any obstacles and that they are comfortable. To avoid this a camera man could possibly have someone behind them (if they are running or walking backwards) to guide them

lose control and feel less composed and therefore it is everyone responsibility if such things takes place. But it will be the directors job to calm everyone down and motivate them. It is now the person guiding the camera man and the camera man themselves responsibility to guide them. It is also the responsibility of the director to make sure that there isnt any obstacles in the path.

Electricity hazard

Thamesmead

The cameraman

As we will be filming in the rain, if the rain touches the camera it is able to electrocute the cameraman (DOP) and anyone else he may touch. This very hazardous to his life and the other crew members. In order to avoid this, the cameraman and camera will be covered by an umbrella at all times in order for the camera.

It is mainly the cameraman who is holding the camera and anyone else who may need to use the camera.