Production Support Services encompass all the logistical, technical and operational assistance provided to ensure a smooth, efficient and compliant filming process. These services enable producers, directors and crews to focus on creative work while the support team manages the background essentials of production.
Categories of Production Support Services
Production Services
Under this will help securing permits, scouting locations, arranging accommodations, coordinating transportation, equipment rentals, managing crews and production assistance.
Sub-Services include:
a. Permits and Licensing
- Researching and obtaining all necessary filming permits and local authorizations.
- Coordinating with government offices, local councils and private property owners.
- Managing environmental, drone and special-access clearances.
- Ensuring legal compliance with national and regional filming laws.
b. Location Scouting and Management
- Identifying and evaluating suitable filming locations.
- Negotiating location fees and usage terms.
- Handling accessibility, lighting and logistical considerations.
- Overseeing crowd and property management during shoots.
- Maintaining a database of local and unique filming sites.
c. Accommodation and Hospitality
- Booking hotels, lodges or serviced apartments for crew and cast.
- Managing group reservations, check-ins and meal plans.
- Coordinating catering and on-set refreshments.
- Ensuring comfort, safety and proximity to filming locations.
d. Transportation and Logistics
- Organizing vehicle rentals, airport transfers and daily crew transport.
- Scheduling pickups and deliveries of crew, cast and equipment.
- Managing customs clearance for imported production gear.
- Ensuring insurance and compliance for all transport activities.
e. Equipment Coordination
- Facilitating camera, lighting and sound gear rentals.
- Supervising delivery, setup and maintenance on set.
- Coordinating technical support for equipment use.
- Ensuring insurance coverage and safe handling.
f. Crew Management and Coordination
- Recruiting and scheduling qualified local crew (assistants, runners, grips, etc.).
- Managing contracts, payments and on-site coordination.
- Integrating local and foreign crews efficiently.
- Supervising day-to-day production activities and reporting progress.
g. Production Assistance
- Providing on-set production assistants and coordinators.
- Managing daily call sheets, schedules and briefings.
- Handling communication between departments (camera, lighting, art, etc.).
- Supporting directors, producers and talent with real-time problem-solving.
Equipment Hire
We offer cameras, lighting, sound gear, grip essentials, rentals with technical support.
Sub-Services include:
a. Camera Equipment Rental
- Providing high-end cameras (cinema, broadcast, DSLR, drone).
- Offering a range of lenses and accessories.
- Assisting with setup and calibration on-site.
- Providing camera operators or technicians on request.
b. Lighting Equipment Rental
- Supplying studio and on-location lighting kits.
- Offering accessories such as stands, reflectors and gels.
- Providing backup lighting and power solutions (generators, batteries).
- Technical support for setup and light balancing.
c. Sound Equipment Rental
- Providing microphones (boom, lavalier, shotgun, wireless).
- Supplying mixers, recorders and sound monitoring gear.
- Sound technician support for setup and troubleshooting.
- Managing backups and replacements for critical audio equipment.
d. Grip & Rigging Essentials
- Renting dollies, sliders, cranes, tripods and stabilizers.
- Providing mounting gear, clamps and rigging accessories.
- On-site grip support and safety checks.
- Coordinating with camera and lighting teams for installation.
e. Technical Support and Maintenance
- Offering trained technical staff for on-set assistance.
- Managing regular maintenance and testing of all equipment.
- Providing insurance and documentation for rentals.
- Emergency replacement service for faulty or damaged gear.
Equipment Clearing
We handle import, export and customs processes for production equipment.
Sub-Services include:
a. Customs and Documentation
- Preparing all import/export documentation for production equipment.
- Securing temporary import permits (e.g., ATA Carnet or local equivalents).
- Liaising with customs officials for clearance and inspection.
- Ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
b. Freight and Transport Coordination
- Organizing international and domestic shipping of gear.
- Managing logistics for airport or port clearance.
- Coordinating delivery from customs to filming locations.
- Tracking and monitoring shipments throughout transit.
c. Insurance and Security
- Arranging insurance coverage for imported and exported equipment.
- Ensuring safe handling, packaging and transportation.
- Managing documentation for damaged or lost items.
d. Temporary Import Management
- Handling re-export or return of equipment post-production.
- Maintaining records of customs deposits and refunds.
- Ensuring zero penalties or fines upon exit.
e. Liaison and Compliance
- Coordinating with government agencies and film commissions.
- Providing updates to producers on clearance status.
- Managing local agent representation for customs processes.
