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The Client
A respected film production company operating in Manchester. The client specialises in producing branded video content, TV commercials, and promotional media for national and international brands. Their reputation is built on meeting tight delivery timelines and working seamlessly with agencies, clients, and freelance crews.
The production schedule leaves no margin for error. Equipment must arrive on time, and any failure in logistics or kit availability can cause significant disruption, not only to the filming schedule, but also to downstream editing, approvals, and distribution deadlines.
The Challenge
On the morning of a key commercial shoot, the production team discovered a fault with one of their lighting rigs, an essential part of the day’s setup. The rig had been checked during prep the day before, but a power failure rendered it unusable just as the crew arrived on site.
Without a functioning rig, production couldn’t proceed. The only available replacement was located at a supplier’s depot across town. With talent, crew, and equipment already on location and the clock ticking, the risk of delay was immediate and serious.
Any postponement would have meant rebooking venue access, extending hire on kit and personnel, and rescheduling future edits and delivery to the client. The production company needed the replacement delivered urgently and without complication.
The Solution
Speedy Freight’s Manchester branch received the call shortly after 9am. Our team understood the urgency of the request and moved immediately to provide a same day delivery solution.
A van was dispatched from our local fleet within 20 minutes of the initial contact. We worked directly with the supplier to confirm collection details and prepared a direct route to the filming location, factoring in Manchester city centre traffic and any access restrictions.
The lighting rig was collected, loaded, and delivered to the set within 45 minutes. Our driver handed the equipment over to the production crew, allowing them to complete the rig setup with no further delay.
Throughout the process, we kept both the supplier and production client updated on progress, ensuring complete visibility and reassurance at every stage.
Outcome:
- Urgent call-out responded to within 20 minutes
- Equipment delivered to site in under an hour
- No disruption to filming schedule
- Project delivered on time and within budget
- Client able to uphold professional standards without compromise
Thanks to Speedy Freight’s rapid intervention, the production company avoided what could have been a major setback. The shoot began on time, the client received their deliverables as scheduled, and the reputation of the production team remained intact.
Specialist Same Day Delivery for Film and Media Productions
Film and video production operates on tightly coordinated timelines, often involving multiple suppliers, expensive kit, and strict access windows. Equipment delays can have a ripple effect across the entire project, leading to missed client deadlines and increased costs.
Speedy Freight provides urgent same day courier services for production companies, media teams, and equipment rental firms. Whether delivering lighting, camera rigs, props, or backup kit, we ensure everything arrives on time and in perfect condition.
With access to a nationwide fleet and local expertise across major cities, our team can respond to last-minute issues without delay helping your crew stay focused on delivering the project, not chasing delivery updates.
Need Immediate Equipment Delivery for a Shoot?
If you're facing a critical delay or require urgent transport of film and media equipment, Speedy Freight is ready to help. We support production teams across the UK with time-sensitive, reliable courier solutions tailored to the demands of the industry.
