Safe Filming Program

The Safe Filming Program is a program by the Film Development Council of the Philippines in
partnership with the Department of Health and the Department of Labor and Employment, which
implements the strategies and guidelines of the FDCP-DOLE-DOH JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE
ORDER NO. 2020-001. It provides a global resource website that outlines the principles of safe
production and provides information about systems, resources, forms, and all related
documents and issuances to ensure working safely in the Philippines for both local and
international film and audiovisual productions.
Safe Filming is also a platform that allows for active collaboration with stakeholders through the
project registration process, which FDCP coordinates with government agencies such as DOLE,
DOH, DILG, and LGUs for the monitoring of compliance to the guidelines of the FDCP-
DOLEDOH JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2020-001. Other OSH-related concerns
from the OSH Officers or workers, including work-related injuries, illnesses, and any unsafe
working conditions, may also be coursed through the Safe Filming for proper inspection.
www.safefilming.ph Contact for SF inquiries: safefilming@fdcp.ph

Attachments:
1. Joint Administrative Order No.2020-001
The Joint Administrative Order of the Film Development Council of The Philippines
(FDCP), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of
Health on the Health (DOH) on the safety protocols for the conduct of film and
audiovisual production shoots and audiovisual activities during COVID-19 Pandemic.
2. SF MANUAL
The SAFE FILMING MANUAL contextualizes the sector-based health and safety
protocols prescribed in the FDCP-DOLE-DOH Joint Administrative Order No. 2020-001
(JAO). This should be read in conjunction with the minimum health standards in the JAO,
as well as the policies and procedures already applicable in workplaces and production
sites.
3. SF MANUAL FOR SMALL CREW
These guidelines are specifically written for small crew shoots creating content (i.e.,
documentary, or other small style shoots). You should still familiarize yourself with the
FDCP-DOLE-DOH Joint Administrative Order No. 2020- 001, but this guide is meant to
highlight the essential points you need to think about before, during and after filming.
4. SF POSTER
Visual guides that can be printed and can be used on-set while filming to ensure the
safety of everybody involved in your production.
5. SF TOOLBOX
SAFE FILMING has prepared a Toolbox Talk about COVID 19. It covers the way the
infection spreads, and the current recommendations on how to reduce the spread. This
is a user friendly presentation designed to be delivered digitally directly to film and
audiovisual workers. This overview, tips and resources will be updated as new
resources are completed and approved.