Location and Production Fixer

Being ‘the man on the ground’, David offers an invaluable service to overseas film and television producers, smoothing the way for filming in Scotland.Film crew shooting on location

In recent years he has been local Production Manager and Location Fixer for American companies such as The History and Discovery Channels, as well as film-makers from Europe and as far afield as India.

Production Fixer service includes:

  • Location finding and negotiating contracts
  • Appointing crew & staff
  • Obtaining local permissions
  • Hiring local equipment and stock
  • Arranging visas and helping with immigration issues
  • Assisting with overseas equipment customs documentation
  • Arranging insurances – employer, public & production
  • Hiring transport – vans, minibuses, off-road vehicles
  • Booking accommodation
  • Providing a budget and cost control service

Credits for Fixer:

  • UFA Fiction GmbH TV Movie – Drone Second Unit Shots
  • Diageo Singapore – Whisky Blending Documentary
  • Caro Emerald “I Belong To You”
  • Glenmorangie Advert for the far east market
  • “The Amazing Race” CBS (2 episodes)
  • “Tripflip” Travel Channel
  • “Extreme Cuisine” Food Network US/Citizen Pictures
  • Vikant Crafts Magazine Stills Shoot, Vikant Publishing
  • “The Bone Detective” Discovery Channel
  • “Freemasons Mysteries” The History Channel