Security advice and experience
Production and security work in Lagos
On Son of the Soil, the security brief sat within the wider demands of making a film in Lagos. Ty Hopkins worked as Production Supervisor and Security Adviser across an engagement spanning 2024 to 2026.
Preparing before filming
Ty joined before filming to assess the environment, develop security arrangements and understand the capability available locally. The initial period on the ground lasted approximately eight weeks.
His role connected producers, investors, the director, cast, crew and local partners. Decisions had to take account of the schedule, budget and creative priorities as well as security.
Coordinating the work on the ground
The assignment included establishing local security resources, movement support and relationships that could provide relevant information. Ty worked across production and security responsibilities so that concerns could be addressed with the people able to act on them.
Ioanna’s work on the production included logistics from pre-production through to wrap. Chee’s involvement as producer brought responsibility for the wider production. These are examples of the leadership team’s individual experience.
Support beyond the shoot
Ty’s involvement continued into press activity, awards, the premiere and release. Each stage brought a different combination of people, movements and public exposure.
The production was completed successfully. The useful lesson for another production is the value of involving security early and keeping it connected to the people managing the work throughout the assignment.
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