Production – Collaboration
Indian Production support for Global requirements
Local Production- Collaboration
In today’s corporate landscape, video testimonials, promotional videos, and explainers are essential tools for businesses globally. With tighter turnaround times and constrained budgets, sending film crews around the world is no longer feasible. Innovative video production companies are now leveraging a network of global crews to deliver high-quality video content efficiently and cost-effectively.
Utilizing my extensive network across India, I enable my global partners to capture footage from any location within the country while maintaining competitive budgets and ensuring quick turnaround times. With years of experience as a producer, cinematographer, and editor, I tailor my expertise to meet the unique needs of each client, delivering personally supervised, high-quality, customized video content.
If you are are you a production house or an independent filmmaker in search of a dedicated and creative collaborator, contact us.
We provide
- End to End Technical Production
You produce and direct; we handle the shooting and editing. We recommend hiring local production crews, as shooting in India can be unpredictable and having local expertise ensures smoother operations. (Scroll down for a detailed scenario. )
- Local Production and shooting.
Direct your clients from anywhere in the world while we set up the shoot according to your brief and deliver the footage online.
- Local Production, Location Direction and shooting.
Collaborating across the globe often requires a representative who can make on-the-spot directorial decisions. Our experienced location directors will interpret situations and make decisions in the best interest of your film, representing you seamlessly.
- Remote Direction and Shooting.
Corporate films frequently involve sensitive individuals giving interviews, often for the first time. If your clients prefer conducting their interviews online, we can facilitate this with specialized equipment, shoot the footage, and deliver it promptly.
- Additional Photography
Corporate clients often need photo documentation alongside videography. We have an extensive network of dependable photographers who have the best kind of experience behind them. You can be sure they will follow the brand brief and deliver on time.
India Production-Collaborations
In collaboration with Mensch Creative, Germany :
We provided local production and shooting support for Mensch Creative for these films. They provided us with a creative and corporate brief and contact with the clients on location and we managed hiring of crew, shooting and online delivery of the footage. We are the ones representing the Company on the ground in India, so we make sure our crew is responsible and committed.
In collaboration with Filmmaker Els Remijn, and Netherlands and the IKEA Foundation-
We provided shooting, editing, color correction and final delivery of 5 Impact films across multiple locations in India over several shooting schedules. It required travelling with a crew by flights and road to distant villages and cities in India, and collaborating over a period of more than a year. Editing independent films sitting across continents required that we always be on the same page, if not in the same time zone!
5 Impact Films for Ikea Foundation:
In collaboration with The Hunger Project, India :
We provided on location direction, shooting, scripting/ structuring, and editing support on two films about women achievers and community leaders in rural/tribal Madhya Pradesh. These women have fought challenging circumstances to rise above their conditions to lead the community in ways that are inspiring and worthy of acclaim.
Why you should hire local production in India
Organizing a shoot in India presents a unique set of challenges. Unpredictability is the norm, and many things can go wrong. Foreign crews often envision a small, two-person team travelling across the country and shooting at chosen locations. However, this approach is generally neither feasible nor recommended in India.
Here are some key considerations:
- Crew and Equipment: Camera gear in India is almost always rented rather than owned. Rentals typically come with an assistant whose primary responsibility is to ensure the gear’s safety. Insurance for equipment is uncommon, making it essential to have an experienced local crew to manage and protect the gear, especially in crowded and unpredictable environments.
- Crowd Control: A camera attracts curious onlookers, and managing crowds often requires more than one person. Local knowledge and additional manpower are crucial to maintain smooth operations and avoid disruptions.
- Transport: Transport booked online may be unreliable, especially considering that vehicles carrying a shooting crew requires an understanding of following strict time schedules and most drivers are only used to tourist whims.
- Airports can impose sudden restrictions on checking in or carrying camera equipment. Flexibility and contingency plans are necessary to navigate these challenges.
- Traffic: Traffic conditions vary significantly across cities and times of the day. In major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, scheduling shoots at multiple locations on the same day can be problematic due to unpredictable commute times.
To ensure a successful shoot in India, it’s vital to collaborate with local production teams who understand these complexities and can manage the logistical hurdles effectively. By working together, we can navigate these challenges and deliver high-quality results for your project.
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