Country

Summary

Link to document

Austria

Comeback working concept on film and television shooting during the Corona crisis published jointly by the Austrian film associations in coordination with the Ministry of Health.

Guidelines from Federal Ministry for Digitalisation and Business Location and the Federal Ministry for Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport in agreement with the Federal Ministry of Finance Valid from 16 March 2020 to 31 December 2021.

Here

(in German)

Here

(in German)

Belgium

Screen Brussels Good practices for filming in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic – Restart small crews

Bulgaria

Croatia

Set of recommendations published by the Croatian Audiovisual Centre prepared by principal professional associations, in line with the recommendations issued by the Croatian Institute of Public Health.

Here

Czech Republic

Denmark

COVID-19 guidelines for cast and crewworking on audio-visual productions in Denmark

Estonia

Production companies have to comply with the Government’s guidelines. It is imperative to enforce and provide necessary hygiene requirements and social distancing measures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. The producer is responsible for preventing the risk of infection and they can also delegate these tasks to an infection control officer.

Each crew member has a responsibility to keep up to date with the safety measures put into effect by the producer and the current rules set by the Health Board.

• Follow the 2+2 rule. People must keep a distance of at least 2m from others
• Reinforced hygiene measures
• Please use masks and hand sanitisers and provide them for your team 
• If you suspect you might be infected, definitely stay at home until recovery (minimum 14 days)

Finland

France

Here

(in French)

Greece

The document is based on the instructions and recommendations of the Commission COVID-19 experts of the Ministry of Health and provides instructions for safe conduct during filming.

Germany

General SARS-CoV-2 Guidelines produced by German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

Here

(in German)

Ireland

The Return to Work Safely Protocol is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace when the economy begins to slowly open up, following the temporary closure of most businesses during the worst phase of the current pandemic.

COVID-19 Production Guidelines for live action film and TV drama published by Screen Producers Ireland with funding from Screen Ireland.

Here

Here

Italy

General work environment under COVID-19 protocol (in Italian)

Protocol for the protection of workers in the film and audiovisual sector prepared by producers associations (ANICA, APA and APE).

Lithuania

Here

(in English)

Here

(in Lithuanian)

The Netherlands

Here

(in Dutch)

Here

Norway

Nordic countries

Poland

New safety rules on the film set.

Portugal

The Portugal Film Commission (PFC) guidelines.

Romania

Spain

Good practice guide for audiovisual productions. The ICAA has encouraged the country's main associations of production companies and professionals to work together to develop a single document containing the Guide to Good Practice on Special Measures for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards in the Audiovisual Sector.

Here

(in Spanish)

UK

British Film Commission guidelines - Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production.

Guidance for post-production and visual effects sectors.

Here

Here

EPC (European Producers Club)

Recommendations

EUFCN + European Institute for Health and Safety in Film Industry (Czech non profit organisation)