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Pre-Production

Pre-Production Services

The team handles production planning and creative development and logistics which maintain your schedule and budget and creative vision.

Creative

Scriptwriting, storyboarding, and pitch-ready treatments.

Logistics

Permits, budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination.

Delivery

Production-ready plans with Thailand-wide coverage.

Planning with Precision

Comprehensive Pre-Production Services

From initial concept to production-ready plans, our team sets the foundation for successful films, TV, commercials, and digital content around the world.

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Creative Excellence

Creative teams developing scripts, storyboards, and visual treatments for Netflix, BBC, Discovery, and international co-production partners filming in Thailand.

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Strategic Planning

Line producers create USD budgets with Thailand Film Incentive rebate calculations included in their planning, using Thai holiday schedules and local regulations to determine production timelines.

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Local Expertise

Fixers across all 13 Thai regions—from northern region beaches to mountain villages to coastal area coastlines.

Service Catalog

Our Pre-Production Services

Every phase is covered—creative development, casting, permits, budgeting, crew, logistics, and compliance.

Why Fixers in Thailand

Why Choose Fixers in Thailand for Pre-Production

Integrated creative, logistics, and compliance backed by seasoned producers and local fixers.

Proven Expertise

Industry-leading team across all formats and budgets, trusted by global broadcasters.

Fast Response

Rapid 24-48 hour turnarounds for quotes, permits, and scheduling updates.

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Global Network

On-the-ground partners in 100+ countries with local permits handled for you.

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Full Service

End-to-end coverage from concept and casting to legal, logistics, and delivery.

FAQs

Pre-Production FAQs

Clear answers on timelines, coverage, and how we tailor planning to your production.

What's included in pre-production services?

Our team provides complete production services including script breakdown, scheduling, location selection throughout Thailand's 77 provinces, Bangkok agency casting, crew selection from our approved network, budget development in USD with Thailand Film Incentive calculations, and permit submission to the Thailand Film Office. You receive a production-ready package before the cameras start filming.

How long does pre-production take?

The process of obtaining locations, casting actors, and completing Thailand Film Office paperwork for feature films requires a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks. Commercials typically require only 2 to 4 weeks when production sites have easy access. Documentary timelines depend on access arrangements and interview scheduling. The team can accelerate project work when needed, but Thai authority rules about permit processing create essential time requirements.

Do you work with international productions shooting in Thailand?

That's our specialty. We bridge the gap between international production companies and Thai crews, vendors, and authorities. Our team handles everything from customs requirements for equipment import to coordinating with local crews and navigating Thailand Film Office co-production rules. Most of our clients are UK, US, German, and Asian productions shooting on Thai soil.

Can you work within a specific budget?

The company creates budgets which use USD as currency and include detailed line items that follow the formatting requirements of the Thai industrial sector. If you have a target number, we'll tell you honestly what's achievable—whether that means adjusting the shooting schedule, finding alternative locations, or restructuring the crew. We'd rather have a frank conversation upfront than deliver surprises later.

What happens if permits get denied or locations fall through?

It happens, and we plan for it. The location packages we offer include backup solutions and we have established connections with Thai property owners and film commissions to handle unexpected changes in filming locations. Our location managers have pulled off same-week replacements for everything from historic estate shoots to Thai apartment interiors.

Ready to Start Your Pre-Production?

We'll build a production-ready plan with detailed budgets, schedules, and permit timelines for your project.