Why Choose Us As Your Fixer In The Himalayas?
Himalaya Film Services is the most experienced international Fixer in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bhutan. Our team is comprised of the best Location Managers, Production Managers, and Producers in the region. We are located in Kashmir, Ladakh, Kullu & Manali, Uttarakhand, and the North East region leading all the way to Myanmar in India; Kathmandu in Nepal; Islamabad in Pakistan; and Thimpu in Bhutan. All have substantial film industry experience and a 110% work ethic.
The team...
Our Founder, Tony Cordeaux, is a Fixer in India from the UK with more than 30 years industry experience. He has been providing film production services, throughout India, for the last 15 years via his company Goa Film Services. Their international clients include: Netfilix, HBO, BBC, PBS, Channel 4, ITV, National Geographic, Discovery, History Channel, and many more. He first visited the Himalayas 27 years ago and has a genuine passion for exploration and culture in the region.
Many of our team have worked in other countries, outside the region, which means we have an international perspective. You will be communicating with professionals that understand the Himalayas inside out but also understand your point of view and how to prepare you and your team properly.
The region...
The Himalayas consist of very diverse regions with differences extending to most facets of life including politics, legislation, taxation, dominant religion, cuisine, climate, altitude, and language. We understand the significance of these nuances and have team members, or associates, who are native to most regions in the Himalayas. As your Fixer we will provide all the services you need for a successful film or TV production throughout the Himalayas. For more info please check the About Us page , our Blog page , and scroll down to download our free 'Shooting in the Himalayas' guide book.
Free guide book – Shooting in the Himalayas
Team Testimonials
It has been fantastic working with you this year, on multiple shoots! Thank you for your enthusiasm, flexibility and never-ending patience as the plans changed, sometimes by the hour. Not one of the shoots we sent your way were at all simple or straightforward but somehow we pulled them off, despite the challenges.
“A huge effort by the team to get this done. Very proud of the outcome.”
“Amazing … what a trip .. what an experience.. Well done to Tony and Yasir and congrats to all the team.”
“Tony was a real can do guy. He fixed everything from kit to hotels and cars, but also proved really useful as a second camera op on a couple of shoots. Great guy, nothing is too much trouble!!”
“I wanted to take the first opportunity I had to thank you for your patience, persistence and presence throughout set-up/filming. Things really couldn’t have gone any smoother considering the last minute nature of the shoot, and I think that’s largely to do with your hard work.”
From permissions to logistics, India is not a simple place to shoot and they make it a painless process. They also did a great job moving their schedule to fit in with plans that kept shifting for a thousand reasons – working round the clock to ensure all was delivered on time and up to a very demanding specification.
“Tony Cordeaux is a creative and logistical genius and one of the nicest guys in the biz! There’s nothing Tony can’t do! Cannot recommend him highly enough!!!”
“It’s a one-stop shop. You show up, they take it from there. Tony Cordeaux didn’t just help with the project when we arrived in India, he made it all happen, took care of everything. I left India with what was to become an award-winning film, and I owe a major part of that to Tony and his team.”
Our Clients Include…
Production Services
Production Management
As your fixer in India, Nepal, and the Himalayas we offer complete production management packages. We can either work collaboratively alongside your team or handle everything for you. Our local knowledge will prove incredibly valuable to you as you plan your production . We use the industry standard Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting to provide documents in a familiar format.
Locations & Contributors
We scout film and TV locations and source contributors throughout India, Nepal and the Himalayas. The region has an amazing range of film and TV locations available. There is nowhere else on Earth where you can shoot such spectacular diverse mountain scenery and culture. As your fixer we will help you find lush green Alpine locations, stark arid mountain deserts, huge glaciers & lakes, holy rivers, beautiful traditional villages, and of course the highest mountains in the world. Click here for location pics.
Permits & Paperwork
A crucial job for any film fixer in India, Nepal, and the Himalayas is to acquire all the necessary film permits & permissions. We will provide you with an invitation letter and complete support and advice for your national permit application, then arrange all the necessary local permits and permissions for your film and TV production in the Himalayas.
Equipment & Crew
We have searched the film production centres of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai to find suppliers with the most up-to-date and well maintained equipment. We employ highly experienced, well presented crew with a professional hard working attitude. All HODs and key members of the crew, will speak English to ensure communication is effective. All of our film fixers throughout India, Nepal, and the Himalayas have English as their first language, or are completely fluent.
Travel, Accommodation, & Catering
The quality and efficiency of the travel and accommodation arrangements for your shoot in India, Nepal, and the Himalayas will have a large impact on both the budget and success of the whole project. We will find you the best deals possible at suitable hotels and make sure that your transport is reliable. An army marches on it’s stomach, and so does a film crew. Our clients have commented that our production catering is some of the best food they have eaten in the region!
Casting & Construction
Whatever you need in front of your camera we can help. We work with a network of casting agents and film fixers throughout India, Nepal, and the Himalayas to find the right talent for your film production. Art Department crew in the region are some of the most dedicated, resourceful, and creative you are likely to find anywhere in the world. Couple this with a plentiful supply of reasonably priced labour and your set can be built quickly and on budget.
Content Creation
Remote Shoots & Shoot to Order
If you don’t have the time or budget available to travel to the Himalayas send us a brief and we will shoot your footage to order. At short notice we can send a crew anywhere in India, Nepal, Pakistan and the Bhutan to shoot footage for your production. We also offer Remote Shoot systems which put you ‘virtually’ on set from the comfort of your office anywhere in the World.
TV & Video Production
Using our extensive film and TV production experience we can write, shoot, and edit your Corporate Videos, Branded Content, and budget TV Commercials adding value to the messages you communicate to your clients. Including a video on your web site is an excellent way to keep potential customers engaged. We leverage our in-house facilities and experience to provide both high production value and outstanding value for money.