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Everything your production needs in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Fixer supports documentaries, news reports, TV series, photo features and expeditions — from editorial advice in pre-production to the finishing touches in post-production.
Start here
One free call before you commit a budget
- Is it feasible?
- What it will really cost
- Which season it needs
- Which communities will welcome it
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Pre-production
Before the shoot
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Editorial advice & story ideas
We suggest stories, subjects and places that match your editorial line, your schedule and your budget, and tell you frankly what is realistic.
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Location scouting
Regional advice from the first call, and scouting on the ground when needed, so you arrive knowing where you will film.
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Character scouting
We suggest strong, charismatic contributors from among our friends and field contacts across the country, and organise pre-interviews.
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Budget & quote
After assessing the production costs linked to your project, we commit to an accurate, detailed quote, with no surprises on the ground.
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Permits & visas
All the paperwork needed to film: official permits, government and provincial clearances, and the journalist or film-maker visas for your crew.
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Drone permits
Applications to the civil aviation authority and landowner agreements for aerial filming.
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Production
On location
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Flights & field operations
Domestic and charter flights, accommodation, ground transport, boats, camp set-up, meals and freight, including excess baggage for camera kit.
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Community relations
We arrange and negotiate with local communities and landowners so that filming takes place in the best conditions, without disturbing people or places.
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Translation & interviews
Interviews run directly in Tok Pisin, with local interpreters for other languages. We prepare questions with you and help contributors feel at ease.
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Security
Our first mission is the safety of your team: route planning, local escorts, police escorts on some roads when needed, and daily assessment of conditions.
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Local crew
Drivers, guides, porters, cooks and camp staff, plus Papua New Guinean camera and sound assistants when your crew needs them.
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Equipment & customs
Advice on bringing camera kit in and out of the country, generators and power on location, and storage between trips.
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Post-production
After the shoot
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Translation of rushes
Whether or not we took part in the shoot, we translate your rushes and deliver finalised transcripts for the edit.
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Voice-over & subtitles
Translation checks, subtitles and voice-over support in English, French and Tok Pisin.
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Fact-checking & follow-up
We check names, places and facts with contributors, and keep the link with communities once the film is out.
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Archive footage & photos
Video, drone and photo archive of Papua New Guinea from Marc Dozier, available to productions for licensing.
Who we work with
Crews we support
Broadcast documentaries
Series and one-offs for Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, Arte, Canal+, France 5, BNNVARA and others.
News & current affairs
Fast set-up for reporters and small crews, including sensitive subjects.
Photo features
Logistics and access for photographers and magazine assignments.
Expeditions & science
Remote field trips for researchers, naturalists and adventure productions.
Planning a shoot in PNG?
Tell us what your production needs
Share your dates, locations, crew size and subject — we scope the local support you need.