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Anthony Bourdain - Parts Unknown

Anthony Bourdain - Parts Unknown is an Emmy®-winning CNN travel show that follows celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain as he attempts to uncover the best in local cuisine around the world. GFS provided in-depth security analysis and a high-level security detail to the talent Anthony Bourdain and the production crew at high-risk locations during premier season of Parts Unknown, including in post-revolution Libya. 

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    Risk Assessments

    • Risk Assessments for high risk episodes.
    • A Component Risk Assessment of a scene involving firearms.

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    Global Watch Reports

    • Global Watch Reports for each location that detailed the most up-to-date geo-political, security and medical information available, as it pertained to specific filming locations, travel routes and accommodation arrangements.

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    Crew Briefing

    • Crew Briefing documents for traveling production crew and talent.

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    Security Team

    Security Team in Libya tasked with:

    • Advance scouts.
    • Close protection.
    • Logistical planning, including convoy transport.
    • Facilitation.
    • Daily reconnaissance and reporting.
    • Liaison with authorities on issues related to transit through and undertaking of production activities in-country, on behalf of production management.
    • 24 hour remote monitoring by GFS Risk. 

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