What Is A Fixer?

A fixer is someone who provides logistical support for productions that are not familiar with local filming requirements or that need assistance sourcing local crew, equipment, and other support services. Fixers can also be referred to as production coordinators or local producers.

Why Are Fixers Important?

Fixers are particularly important for international productions that wish to film abroad, enabling the procurement of necessary resources by providing language translations and familiarity with local culture, customs, and laws. Through the professional relationships and networks that fixers have developed over the course of their career, they help productions save both time and money by knowing where to quickly find the services needed at various budget requirements.

Fixers are excellent at scouting filming locations, assisting with filming permits, arranging travel and accommodations, liaising with police and local authorities, and providing recommendations on how to keep the production crew and equipment safe.

Learn more about what fixers do:

• The Secret Lives of Fixers
• A Guide to Fixers – How They Make Things Happen

If you are looking for a fixer for your next production, check out our online Nevada Production Directory to find professional production coordinators in Nevada. You can also drop by our office and pick up a free printed directory!

If you are an experienced production coordinator and are not yet listed in our Nevada Production Directory, you can learn more about how to sign up for the NPD here.

We also have a variety of filming locations throughout Nevada as well as local studios offering full production services. Browse through our Nevada Filming Locations Database and contact us if you are interested in learning more about a filming location!

Related Production Services: Travel Coordinator

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