Security And Insurance For Film Production In Brazil
Staying safe while getting the footage in the can
SAFETY FIRST IN BRAZIL
Brazil Production Services (BPS) takes the safety and security of your production seriously.
Whether you're shooting a film, series, documentary, or branded content, ensuring that your cast, crew, equipment, and locations are secure is a top priority for us.
With extensive experience managing foreign shoots in Brazil, we offer a comprehensive suite of security and insurance services that seek to minimize risk and suit your specific needs.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can make your production safe and successful.
HOW IS PRODUCTION SECURITY MANAGED IN BRAZIL?
As your local production partner in Brazil, we assess your shoot's specific requirements, including its size, location, and production elements.
Based on this analysis, we recommend that security measures, such as hiring security guards, follow vehicles, off-duty police officers, stunt doubles, bulletproof cars or other solutions be part of your production plan.
When is security recommended?
Security is typically recommended for shoots in urban areas, during long-lasting exteriors, inside favelas, or for productions involving high-profile celebrities. Cell phones or wallets or foreign crews and expensive equipment can be attractive targets in large cities such as Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
Public shoots with celebrities or in remote areas may also benefit from having security personnel on-site, either armed or unarmed. However, shoots in controlled, private locations rarely require additional security.
Proven security track record
BPS has completed over 400 productions without theft or violence. We work closely with several trusted security companies across Brazil’s major cities.
For example, in Rio de Janeiro, we collaborate with Bodyguard Suporte Operacional, which has provided security for major international clients such as NBC and Netflix. In São Paulo, we work with Toda Tribo Serviços, known for handling the security of global celebrities such as Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney.
General safety tips for foreign crews
While Brazil is generally safe, it is essential to exercise caution, particularly in major cities. We advise not carrying valuables like phones, cameras, or jewelry in plain sight.
We also suggest that our clients avoid venturing alone at night, and consult our fixers or coordinating producers for specific safety tips regarding tourist spots and areas of concern in whichever city they happen to be shooting in.
HOW DOES PRODUCTION INSURANCE WORK IN BRAZIL?
When planning a shoot in Brazil, it is crucial to ensure that your production is adequately insured.
While international production companies may have insurance coverage in their home countries, their policies often do not extend to activities on foreign soil.
Brazilian law requires that foreign production companies partner with a local entity, and that partnership entails a shared liability.
For this reason, we at Brazil Production Services always take out an insurance policy under our name on behalf of our clients for all of our shoots.
Project-based insurance coverage
In Brazil, production insurance is issued on a project-to-project basis rather than annually, as in some other countries.
BPS partners with reputable international insurance providers, such as HDI, Allianz or Essor Seguros, to ensure your production is fully covered during your time in Brazil.
What is covered?
Our insurance policies cover all essential aspects of your production, including crew, cast, equipment, drone, locations, and vehicles.
Whether your production is in a bustling urban center or a remote rural area, we ensure that you meet the liability standards set by Brazilian law and our service agreements and that any gap on your policy is covered by ours.
WHY CHOOSE BPS FOR SECURITY AND INSURANCE?
With our extensive experience and strong partnerships with security and insurance providers, Brazil Production Services ensures that your production is creatively successful, safe, and legally compliant.
We provide comprehensive security assessments, risk management strategies, and tailored insurance policies to cover every aspect of your shoot.
We encourage you to hire us and in this way get expert security and insurance for your Brazil shoot.
Concerned about safety on your Brazil shoot?
Ensure your crew’s safety and protect your shoot from potential risks with our expert security and insurance services.