Helping Keep the Cameras Rolling for the TV & Film Production Industry
We Supported the World’s Biggest Productions
Since the UK Government introduced the Production Restart Scheme, COVID-19 testing became a critical component of pre-production planning. By implementing regular testing protocols, film and TV productions were able to proactively prevent outbreaks, ensuring the safety of cast and crew while minimizing the risk of costly delays.
GlobalLabSolutions, working in partnership with Cignpost Diagnostics, played a pivotal role in this effort. As an honorary member of the Production Guild, we have provided comprehensive COVID-19 screening services to major productions, including Netflix, Apple TV, and the BBC, since July 2020. Our wealth of experience spans across numerous high-end episodic dramas and feature films, helping productions stay on schedule and maintain a safe environment on set.
Our dedicated Film & TV team, which includes former TV directors and industry professionals, has a deep understanding of the unique needs of production environments. This has enabled us to deliver tailored testing solutions that seamlessly integrate into fast-paced, dynamic filming schedules.
“Netflix has chosen to work with Cignpost again and again as they are the TV & Film industry’s trusted partner for COVID-19 testing and security. We have now completed 15 high-profile productions together, including complex, multi-country shoots. Their mobile laboratories have been ever-present on our sets throughout the pandemic, keeping cast & crew safe using the latest in testing technology, including lateral flow, and rapid PCR- bringing our resulting time down from an initial 24 hours to just 2 hours.”
— Rebecca Hughes, Netflix
Protecting People and Productivity
Our network of mobile laboratories and broad testing capabilities have made us the UK’s most comprehensive testing service for the production industry. Our state-of-the-art BSL2 mobile labs, installed directly on set, allow for efficient on-location health testing, backed by a premium concierge service that ensures smooth operation.
Additionally, our cross-border agility allows us to provide testing support for international productions. We have extensive experience working on sets worldwide, ensuring that health and safety protocols are consistently upheld, regardless of location.
By leveraging our expertise and advanced laboratory solutions, GlobalLabSolutions continues to support the production industry, ensuring that filming schedules remain on track while protecting the well-being of everyone involved.