What does a fixer do?
A good fixer covers everything between your idea and the footage:
- Pre-production and research: contributors, access, locations and story angles
- Permits and authorizations, including drones and foreign-crew paperwork
- Crew, casting and equipment hire
- Travel, transport, accommodation and logistics
- Safety planning and on-the-ground risk assessment
- Translation and interpreting
- Cultural guidance and introductions, so people trust the camera
Fixer or production services company?
Some jobs only need a fixer: a local who sets up interviews and gets the crew from A to B. Others need a full production services company that also handles budgets, contracts, insurance and invoicing. Fixer Colombia does both. Each of us can lead a project on his own, and on bigger shoots we work together.
When should you book?
As early as you can. A simple interview shoot can come together in days. Shoots that need public-space permits, drones, equipment imports or visas for the crew need several weeks, and busy periods book up. Even a short call at the idea stage helps: we can tell you what is realistic before you commit to dates.
What affects the cost?
- The number of shoot days and prep days
- Crew size and the roles you need us to hire
- Locations, travel distances and remote access
- Equipment, vehicles and permits
- Security needs and risk level
- Whether you need a fixer only or full production services
We quote per project, so you know the price before you commit. Send us your brief and we will come back with a clear estimate.
How to brief us
The more you share, the better the plan. Useful details:
- Dates and how flexible they are
- Locations, or the story you want to tell
- Crew size, nationalities and equipment (including drones)
- Format and deliverables: news, documentary, commercial, series
- Budget range
- Any safety or access concerns