
ABOUT US

Water Safety & Marine Crew for Film, TV & Live Productions
At iLifesave, we specialise in providing professional water safety services and marine crew for the film, television, and live event industries. Whether you're filming in open water, along the coast, or in controlled environments, we ensure your production runs safely, smoothly, and with absolute confidence. Our mission is simple: to deliver reliable, qualified, and experienced safety professionals who understand both the demands of high-pressure shoots and the unique challenges of working in marine environments. We help productions manage risk, meet legal compliance, and protect their cast and crew—while staying on schedule.
Our Core Services Include:
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On-Set Lifeguards, First Responders, and Medics
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Rescue Divers and Boat Crew for in-water support, stunts, and emergency cover
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Comprehensive Risk Assessments tailored to each water-based location
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Provision of Safety Boats, RWC, PFDs, Radios, and Marine Equipment
Our team comes from backgrounds in emergency response, lifeguarding, military maritime operations, and commercial water safety. All personnel are fully certified, insured, and trained to operate under the strict time, safety, and logistical pressures of film and TV production environments. We’ve supported a wide range of projects—from scripted drama and feature films to music videos, commercials, and live broadcast events. Whether it's managing a calm inland lake shoot or coordinating complex safety for ocean-based stunts, our approach remains the same: proactive planning, calm professionalism, and clear communication on set.
Why Productions Choose iLifesave:
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Highly trained and adaptable crew
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Film industry-aware, H&S-compliant, and set-savvy
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Fully equipped for a range of marine safety scenarios
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Based in the UK, operating internationally
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Discreet, reliable, and focused on delivering results
We understand that every production is different. That’s why we work closely with producers, location managers, assistant directors, and stunt coordinators to build custom safety plans that match the exact needs of each shoot. From pre-production consultation to wrap day, we’re a trusted partner in keeping your people safe.
You can find our business on the BAFTA albert Suppliers Directory. We were independently vetted and met strict sustainability requirements as set out by the BAFTA albert team.
iLIFESAVE DIRECTOR
Dave Melmoth (Winner of Surf Life Saving Great Britain’s National Life Saver of the Year in 2013) has over 30 years of experience in water safety. This includes over 10 years with HM Coastguard Search & Rescue, 5 years as crew on the Margate RNLI Lifeboat, and many years as an active beach lifeguard and lifeguard manager for the council foreshore team.
During his years in beach-related rescue, Dave has encountered many real-life rescue situations. Dave has been Event Safety coordinator for a number of high-profile events as well as being seconded to the London 2012 Olympics to provide water safety at Eton Dorney. With all this knowledge and experience we can offer you the very best advice and lifeguard provision available to you.

OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE:
HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
'BIRD'
A film by Andrea Arnold
Starring Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski &
Nykiya Adams
SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES
'Empire of Light'
A film by Sam Mendes. An illusion of life.
Starring Olivia Coleman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones & Colin Firth
SKY ORIGINAL
'DREAMLAND'
Comedy-drama, starring Freema Agyeman
and Lily Allen
PARAMOUNT+
'THE SERIAL KILLERS WIFE'
A film by Laura Way
Starring Annabel Scholey, Jack Farthing &
Luke Treadaway
the henley regatta
BBC
'Eastenders'
Drama & Series
M&S &
MOTHERCARE
Digital Content
Trend + Holiday