FILM FIXER
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Need a Fixer For Film, TV, or Corporate Shoots?
We’ve got you covered! From pre-production to final wrap, anywhere in the world. At NEEDaFIXER, our dedicated team connects you with professional fixers who understand local logistics, speak the language, and move fast — supporting production companies, agencies and businesses of every size. Whether you’re filming a feature, a music video, or a branded campaign, our global network of trusted film production fixers helps you stay on time, on budget, and in control. We’re not just a fixer company — we’re your production partner.
WHAT DO FILM FIXERS DO?
What is a fixer? They support the entire film production process — especially when you’re shooting in a new or unfamiliar location. Whether you’re producing a feature film, documentary, corporate video, or music video, a fixer for film projects acts as your local expert and problem-solver. From pre-production planning and permits to transport, location scouting, and even meals. Put simply: your production will run like a dream.
Never heard of a film fixer? Maybe you’ve heard “local fixer,” “production coordinator,” or “local producer.” ‘Tomayto, Tomahto’.
WHY WORK WITH NEEDAFIXER?
When you need a fixer, you don’t want guesswork — you want results. You want a crew that knows how to find the perfect location, charm the local council, dodge the red tape (without breaking a sweat), and make magic happen on screen. That’s us.
We’re not just another fixer company. We’re your creative partner, logistical powerhouse, and local expert — all rolled into one.
Our professional fixers have worked on everything from music videos and indie shorts to corporate films and blockbuster productions — and our clients range from solo directors to major production companies. Whether you’re a lean team or a full-scale production company, we flex to fit your shoot.
Here’s what makes us different:
- Global network, local expertise – From London to Tokyo, our film production fixers know the lay of the land — and how to get things done fast.
- Fixers who live and breathe film – Passionate, precise, and always a step ahead.
- Fast-tracked logistics – Permits, gear, crew, catering — we handle the chaos so you can focus on the story.
- Trusted by the best – Decades of experience, rock-solid relationships with clients worldwide, and the reputation to prove it.
Big project or small, tight budget or sky’s the limit — we tailor every detail to suit your creative vision and bring that vision to screen. With NEEDaFIXER, you’re not just hiring help — you’re getting a partner who’s all in.
FIXER SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Because every production is different, our fixer services are fully tailored to your specific needs — and our UK-based team supports clients shooting across the UK and worldwide. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to help your shoot run smoothly from start to finish:
Location Scouting
Our location scouts know about locations you have only dreamed of. Their knowledge and familiarity with locations around the world enables them to overcome language barriers, connect with local crews and keep locals happy.
Location Permission
Every country has its own film commission, council and film permit application criteria. This involves a lot of complicated paperwork. Our fixers will handle it, relieving the production company of the stress of administrative work.
Local Crews & Talent Sourcing
With years of global experience, we’ve built trusted relationships with local crews and top-tier talent—from directors to sound mixers. Whether you need one key role or a full dedicated team, we’ll match you with the right professionals for your production.
Casting & Talent Acquisition
We have an eye for talent and we’ll help you identify and source the right actors and actresses for your production — from local actors to international leads. We can facilitate castings around the world, leaving you to choose from the best-of-the-best.
Equipment Rental
Whether you need a single item or a full kit, we’ve got you covered. Thanks to our partnerships with top equipment rental houses worldwide, we secure competitive rates and pass the savings on to you. All rentals are fully insured for peace of mind.
Production Logistics & Coordination
From transport and accommodation to scheduling and on-set coordination, our fixers handle the day-to-day logistics so your shoot stays on time and on budget. We act as a single point of contact between your production company and every local supplier, crew and business you rely on while filming.
Fixer, line producer or production service company: which do you need?
The three roles overlap and the words are used loosely, so this is how they differ in practice on an international shoot. A local fixer solves problems on the ground: locations, filming permits, local crews, transport, translation and the administrative work that comes with filming in a foreign country. A line producer owns the budget and the schedule for the whole production and usually travels with it. A production service company contracts the local crew, equipment rental and permits in its own name, carries the insurance and invoices you once.
| Local fixer | Line producer | Production service company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Locations, permits, local crew, logistics, local coordination | Budget, schedule and delivery of the whole production | The full local operation: crew, kit, permits, payroll, insurance |
| Works for | The production, on the ground, in one country | The producer, across the whole project | The production company as a contracted supplier |
| Contract | Day rate or weekly fee | Fee for the production period | Production services agreement with a line-item budget |
| Insurance and liability | Usually carried by the production | Carried by the production | Carried locally by the service company |
| Best for | Documentaries, news, small crews, recces | Features and series with a travelling team | Commercials, branded content and any shoot needing local contracts |
NEEDaFIXER covers all three positions in more than 100 countries: a production fixer for a single shoot day, a local producer and production coordinator for a week of filming, or a full production services team when the job grows. You deal with one company either way, which is what most production companies want when a project moves between countries.
How do you hire a film fixer abroad?
Five steps, and the first two cost nothing.
- Send the brief. Country, dates, format, crew size and what you are bringing versus hiring locally.
- Get a crew list and a quote. Named local crew with day rates, equipment rental options and the permits your shoot needs, usually within a few days.
- Recce. Location scouting with photographs, access notes and travel times per location, so the director locks locations before the crew flies.
- Contract and pre production. One agreement covering crew, kit, transport, accommodation and filming permits; we file the paperwork under our own name where the authority requires a local entity.
- Shoot. A bilingual fixer or production coordinator with the unit every day, from the first location to the wrap.
How much does a film fixer cost?
Fixers charge a day rate, and the total depends on four things: how many crew days you need, whether the fixer is also supplying local crews and equipment rental, how much administrative work the permits involve, and how far the unit travels inside the country. A documentary day with a fixer, a camera operator and a sound recordist sits at one end; a commercial with a full local crew, transport and location fees sits at the other. We quote line by line, in one currency, so you can see what is the fixer, what is the crew and what is the permit fee before you commit.
When a fixer is not enough: scaling to full production services
Most projects start with a fixer and grow. The moment you need local contracts, payroll, insurance, equipment rental at scale, a production office or a rebate application, the job has become production services. That is the same team here, with the same local knowledge, working to a bid-ready budget instead of a day rate. See our film production services for how that works, our filming permits page for the paperwork, and the film tax incentives by country table when a rebate is in play.
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No production is too big or too small for our team of global film fixers.
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FAQs
A film fixer—also known as a local fixer, studio fixer, production coordinator, or local producer—is a professional who manages all aspects of a film production on the ground. This includes arranging permits, scouting locations, coordinating crews, handling equipment rentals, and ensuring the entire production runs smoothly from start to finish.
Fixers take care of all the behind-the-scenes logistics, from pre-production scheduling and securing talent to on-set support and local coordination. Whether you’re in early planning or final wrap, a fixer for film development helps streamline the entire process. Their goal is to remove stress from the production company and let the creative team focus on filming.
Our fixers work across a wide range of formats, including commercials, documentaries, corporate videos, music videos, and feature films. No matter the scope or genre, our team can tailor services to fit your needs.
NEEDaFIXER operates globally. With local fixers in numerous countries and central coordination from our London HQ, we’re equipped to manage productions virtually anywhere in the world. If you’re looking to find film fixers in a specific location, we’ll connect you with the right experts on the ground.
Our scouts have deep local knowledge and access to a unique database of stunning, film-friendly locations. Whether you’re looking for something iconic or completely off the radar, we’ll help find the perfect match for your story and budget.
Yes. Our team understands the complex permit and application processes required by different countries, film commissions, and councils. We handle all the legalities and administrative tasks so you don’t have to.
We can secure everyone from directors and DOPs to script supervisors, gaffers, camera operators, runners, and more. Whether you need to fill one key role or assemble an entire crew, we’ll match you with experienced professionals who fit your production style and goals.
Absolutely. We assist with sourcing, shortlisting, and coordinating castings for actors and actresses worldwide—giving you access to exceptional talent across markets.
Yes. We partner with top-tier rental houses and have accounts that give us access to competitive rates, which we pass on to you. Plus, all equipment rented through us is fully insured and protected.
Definitely. We support productions of all sizes and budgets. Whether you’re shooting a short film, social content, or a blockbuster, we tailor our solutions to your scale and creative vision.
