Gareth Thomas(XXVIII)
- Production Manager
- Location Management
- Additional Crew
Based In Dubai, Gareth is the lead Film Production Safety and Security Advisor in the region. Specific areas include Health & Safety, Security, EMS and COVID Infection Prevention & Control.
As HOD, Gareth manages department budget, Production compliance and governance in regards to local law, production insurance, SAG AFTRA and similar.
Gareth has a proficient understanding of all departments risks and key deliverables and is thus able to positively liaise with all key stakeholders to ensure the production schedule is maintained without compromising the welfare of the cast and crew or the reputation of the studio.
In addition Gareth has written operational delivery procedures and protocols for Film Commissions in the Middle East that are compliant with local mandatory regulations and laws whilst meet International Studio benchmark standards and deliverables.
A graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Associate member of IOSH, a registered member of SIRA for Security and a registered trainer for Highfield International.
Gareth has studied Arabic and currently is qualified at a Intermediate Level in both spoken and written Arabic.
As HOD, Gareth manages department budget, Production compliance and governance in regards to local law, production insurance, SAG AFTRA and similar.
Gareth has a proficient understanding of all departments risks and key deliverables and is thus able to positively liaise with all key stakeholders to ensure the production schedule is maintained without compromising the welfare of the cast and crew or the reputation of the studio.
In addition Gareth has written operational delivery procedures and protocols for Film Commissions in the Middle East that are compliant with local mandatory regulations and laws whilst meet International Studio benchmark standards and deliverables.
A graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Associate member of IOSH, a registered member of SIRA for Security and a registered trainer for Highfield International.
Gareth has studied Arabic and currently is qualified at a Intermediate Level in both spoken and written Arabic.