TV Commercial Production

The popularity of animated advertising has risen in recent years, no doubt thanks in part to well-received festive efforts from John Lewis and Sainsbury’s. The animation opens the door to numerous possibilities, allowing filmmakers and advertisers to engage with the content. In fact, it’s estimated that the engagement rates for video adverts are around 30 per cent than those for live-action, making it easy to see why so many marketers are looking to leverage the power of animated adverts.

Live-action still remains perpetually popular, and we can help you arrange a shoot on location or in a studio as needed. At NEEDaFIXER, whether you require a live-action shoot or connections to an animation studio, our experts can help. Our vast knowledge of the film industry in London and around the globe means we are able to work with any client brief, whether there is a treatment in place or if the idea is in its infancy.

As a TV advert production company, we pride ourselves on innovative video production that places your company in front of your target audience to increase brand awareness. 

It may be that you are creating your first TV advert, or it could be the case that simply need to have support in place to support a multi-faceted marketing campaign. For small shoots and large, live or animated, on-location or in-studio and just about anything in between, leave it to NEEDaFIXER. We can provide support each step of the way to help ensure your shoot goes without a hitch. We can help with key areas, such as:

Scheduling – We can work with short and long lead times, scheduling all aspects of your shoot down to a tee to ensure your commercial production remains within the desired timescale and of course within budget. As our fixers have many years of working on commercial shoots of varying scales, we know how to be realistic when scheduling time to ensure that you are never rushed or pressured when filming. We’ll take into account things like manpower, travel times between locations, equipment hire, managing extras and public access closures along with other things that could impact the timescale to create a realistic schedule for your shoot.

Talent sourcing – We can help you find actors, actresses, directors, producers, cinematographers, runners and even animal actors to work on set. Our international network means we can find people from different countries of various races, available to take on a wide range of roles. We can also help with arranging the audition process, and even facilitate skype or video casting calls if you require talent from overseas.

Find the location. Know where you want to shoot? Great! Need a little advice? We can help. We have fixers in major filming locations around the world as well as more obscure and lesser-known areas, so no matter your treatment, we have the talent available to find the perfect place to realise your vision. We don’t rely on videos or photos or word of mouth, but do the research ourselves to make sure each and every location is sound, safe and up to your standards.

Source the equipment. Depending on the size and nature of your shoot, you may need to hire more equipment than you have available, or get in speciality equipment. Simply tell us what you need, and we’ll source it from a reputable production company and ensure it is ready and available on your chosen day for the shoot.

Do you need a commercial fixer?

When it comes time to plan your next ad campaign, enlisting the help of a professional TV commercial production fixer could be more beneficial than you think.

Connections – We have a global database of connections in the film industry, meaning we are best placed to help you fulfil your requirements when it comes to planning and shooting your commercial.

Save time – When you leave your organisational and logistical planning in the hands of a fixer, this leaves your time free to focus on things like concept development, direction and of course the shoot itself, so you can get it the right first time and save time having to re-shoot to rectify mistakes.

Experience – If you are embarking on your first TV commercial production, you could really benefit from having the support of a film fixer to show you the ropes. While certain elements of a shoot may be obvious, others can crop up without warning or maybe forgotten, which can put your whole shoot on the back foot in terms of timing not to mention eat into your budget. By having a professional take the lead, you can be sure your bases are covered.

Negotiations – It may be that you need help translating and doing business with other countries, or it could be that you need help with negotiations in a financial sense, such as getting a lowered rate for accommodation for the duration of your shoot. This is where a fixer can really help – an established company will have longstanding relationships with things like travel and accommodation partners, which can help you receive preferred rates and ultimately save you money and hassle.

What do our commercial fixer services include?

At NEEDaFIXER, we offer clients from numerous sectors the opportunity to work with experts who can arrange a number of different aspects of film production, including:

Location scouting
Casting and talent sourcing
Equipment hire and studio sourcing
Filming permits
Insurance and liability coverage
Visas and work permits
Customs clearance
Transportation and accommodation
Onset catering

Indeed, a commercial fixer can help with the organisation of all kinds of administration and logistics in order to ensure your shoot goes exactly as planned.