Production Guidance

Police Film Advisor’s (PFA) advice and guidance will include but is not limited to, the following production requirements.

• Plot lines and scene setting – credible arcs, realistic locations, crime of passion v spontaneous action, organised, planned or series.
• Dialogue – police acronyms, language and interview styles.
• Character development – complexities of being a cop, work-life balance, mental health, victim, and suspect behaviour.
• Emotions – Victims, Suspects and Police, the good, the bad and the ugly and not forgetting the comedic!
• Costume and equipment necessities – plain clothes or uniform.
• Support Artist casting guidance – who would be doing what, realistic portrayals.
• PACE, Powers, and Procedures – what’s realistic and what’s dramatic license.
• Setting a scene – crime scene management, witness interviews, operational command.
• Policing Roles – strategic to operational, Chief to Constable, Firearms, Traffic and CID. Who does what and when?

PFA can be with you from the conception of your project, to release, if required. At PFA, we recognise that no two projects are the same. You will be guaranteed to receive a bespoke service tailored to your needs. We will work with you at every stage of the production process.

With our knowledge and expertise in policing, we will support you in any way we can which includes:

• Full script analysis, highlighting dialogue, procedural or technical issues. This will include a full report with recommendations.
• On-set support/advice, working alongside your team.
• Phone and video conferencing to advise on aspects of your production, to help keep you on schedule.

In essence, our knowledge and experience is yours to use how you see fit.