About

PAPUA NEW GUINEA FIXER

Papua New Guinea Fixer supports your documentary projects, news reports and expeditions to Papua New Guinea.

For more than 20 years, Papua New Guinea Fixer has provided logistics and production fixing for international film crews such as Netflix, National Geographic, BBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, Canal+, Arte, BNNVARA, France 5, TF1, TV5 Monde… From editorial advisory in the pre-production to finishing touches in post-production, we deliver our field expertise to the service of the most ambitious projects.

SERVICES
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PERMITS & VISAS

Papua New Guinea Fixer arrange all documentation needed: official permits and authorizations as well as visas required for filming.

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FLIGHT RESERVATIONS & FIELD OPERATIONS

We confirm all flight bookings and accommodation needs, as well as logistics on the ground (transportation, camp installation, meals, security and freight charges).

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BUDGET & QUOTE

Upon evaluation of production costs linked to your project, Papua New Guinea Fixer commit to provide an accurate quote.

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TIPS & LOCATION SCOUTING

In the pre-production phase, we offer regional advice, suggest stories and topics to match your budget and needs. If necessary, we provide location scouting.

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CHARACTER SCOUTING

Depending on your needs, we suggest charismatic personalities from among our friends on the ground, field contacts and lifelong region expertise. If necessary, we provide character scouting.

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TRANSLATION & VOICE OVER

During filming, we provide translation and interview production. In post-production, whether we participate or not during filming, we will translate the film rushes and finalize the transcript for final editing.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS

We arrange and negotiate with local communities to ensure that filming takes place in the best conditions possible, without disturbing the native environment.

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SECURITY

Our primary mission is to ensure the safety of your team and to take all the necessary measures to make sure that filming is held in maximum-security conditions.

VIDEOS

Here are selected sequences from films for which Papua New Guinea Fixer provided logistics support.

Click on the images below to watch the extracts.

 

Netflix: Bomana Prison

Netflix: Bomana Prison

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CNN: Primary forest monitoring

CNN: Primary forest monitoring

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TV5 Canada: Huli Tribe

TV5 Canada: Huli Tribe

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Arte: The voice of the forest

Arte: The voice of the forest

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Nat Geo: Two Papuans in France

Nat Geo: Two Papuans in France

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France3: Baining Fire dance

France3: Baining Fire dance

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BNNVARA: Trobriand islands

BNNVARA: Trobriand islands

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Arte: The way to school

Arte: The way to school

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France3 : Air Samaritain / Sepik

France3 : Air Samaritain / Sepik

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Wild life: Varirata park

Wild life: Varirata park

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Arte: Porgera Gold Mine

Arte: Porgera Gold Mine

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France 5: The Lido at The Hagen Show

France 5: The Lido at The Hagen Show

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Canal+: The Mudmen of Asaro Valley

Canal+: The Mudmen of Asaro Valley

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France3: Port Moresby Police

France3: Port Moresby Police

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Tribal War among the Huli

Tribal War among the Huli

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Canal+: With the Women of Hagen

Canal+: With the Women of Hagen

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TEAM

Marc Dozier

Film maker & Photographer
Photographer and movie maker, Marc Dozier has been exploring Papua New Guinea for more than 25 years and has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the logistical needs necessary for the making of a film or a photographic feature. More info: www.marcdozier.com
Philippe Gigliotti

Philippe Gigliotti

Field operations
Travel agent preparing tailor-made tours in Papua New Guinea for more than 25 years, Philippe Gigliotti has an excellent knowledge of all local aircraft movements, accommodation possibilities, available means of transport and the indispensable logistics for each of the different Papuan regions. More info: www.voyagesenpapouasie.com

Tips for travelers, directors and producers

FAQ

GEOGRAPHY & TRAVEL

GEOGRAPHY & TRAVEL

Each region demands a specific means of transport. The most classic zones are accessible by car or truck. The chartering of a plane is indispensable to reach the most outlying regions. All the isolated regions require hiring porters.

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BUDGET & PRICES

BUDGET & PRICES

In Papua New Guinea, the prices vary from one region to another but always remain exorbitant! The country has no industry and must import everything. Unlike Southeast Asia, prices are much higher than in Europe for very limited services.

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LOGISTICS

LOGISTICS

Implementing the logistics for filming is complex in Papua New Guinea because the technical means are very limited. Electricity is rare: generally, one or several generators are needed to cover the filming or even recharge batteries for cameras.

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SAFETY

SAFETY

The question of safety remains fundamental in Papua New Guinea. Respecting basic safety rules and local behaviours usually permits to avoid troubles. Our first mission is to guarantee the safety of the operators in the field.

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CONTACT