Local fixing
A local fixer who arranges the shoot before you land
A local fixer makes the shoot possible: they know which authorities grant permits, reach contributors, book locations, and arrange transport and interpreting.
In hard-access locations such as Gaza, Syria, Libya, Sudan and Somalia, the role becomes essential: assessing the situation before every shoot day, coordinating with local authorities, and planning backup routes for people and material.
What we arrange
- Filming and location permits where the law requires them
- Access to contributors and interview set-up
- Interpreters and field escorts
- Transport and accommodation for the crew
- Security assessment and backup plans in hard-access locations
Who works with you
- Local fixer
- Interpreter when needed
- Driver and field escort
- Local camera crew on request
Who it's for
- Foreign journalists and correspondents
- Documentary teams travelling in
- Broadcasters and news agencies
- Organisations documenting field work
Where we offer it
In 24 locations, including hard-access places such as Gaza, Syria, Libya, Sudan and Somalia.
See all locations on the mapQuestions about this service
Can I book a fixer without a camera crew?
Yes. You can book a fixer alone if your own crew is travelling, or together with a local camera crew.
Do you guarantee permits?
Nobody can guarantee an authority's decision. We file and follow up the applications and tell you in advance the expected lead time and what is possible in each location.
Ready to shoot?
Tell us the location, date and type of shoot, and we will propose the right crew.