For crews from abroad
Fixing & production support in Bali
Film permits, visas, drones, customs, locations, a local producer, crew and kit. Bring the story; we'll handle Bali.
We're a production team based in Canggu, and we've filmed all over the island: beaches, clifftops, rice fields, temples, villas and volcanoes.
If you're flying in to shoot, we can be your fixer and your team on the ground, from the first permit application to the wrap. Start early: foreign productions need a film permit before anyone can apply for a filming visa, and the permit usually takes four to eight weeks.
Our guide to filming in Bali: permits, visas, drones & locations →
What we handle
Film permits
We prepare and file your film permit application, plus the extra location permits for government land, national parks and temples.
Visas for your crew
Once the permit is approved, we sort the paperwork for your crew's filming visas (currently the C14), and extensions if the shoot runs long.
Drone permits
Aerial shots need their own permissions in most places. We apply for them, and we fly our own drone.
Customs and kit
Your gear goes on the permit's equipment list so it can come in and go home again. Or use our cinema camera and drone and fly in light.
Locations
Scouting, bookings and location fees, with scouting photos before you fly.
Villages, temples and ceremonies
Banjar and temple permissions, local etiquette, and Indonesian speakers on set.
Local producer and crew
One person in Bali who runs your shoot with you, and the crew that has filmed for Boiler Room, HÖR Berlin, Mixmag and Beatport.
Casting and talent
Local talent, models and extras.
Logistics
Drivers, transport, accommodation and catering for cast and crew.
The work
4 projects
“I wouldn't work with anyone else. The level of professionalism is unparalleled, especially in Bali: the best team, equipment, editing.”
Mark Baker, TV producer and host, Google review
Questions
Do foreign crews need a permit to film in Bali?
Yes. Foreign productions need a film permit, and every crew member needs the right visa, which can only be applied for once the permit is approved. Drones and some locations need extra permits. We handle all of it as your fixer.
How long does it take?
The film permit usually takes four to eight weeks, then come the visas. Tell us your dates at least two months before you shoot.
Can you get our kit through customs?
Yes. Your gear goes on the permit's equipment list, with serial numbers, so it can come in temporarily and leave again. Or use our cinema camera and drone here.
How much does it cost?
Each project is quoted individually by our director. Share what you need, your location and timing, plus a rough budget if you have one. We'll explain what we can make within it.
How do we book?
Send us a WhatsApp message or email about your project. We'll confirm the scope and provide a quote. Your shoot dates are secured once the upfront payment is received.
Contact
Go ahead, SHŌ off.
Tell us what you're planning.
Or email film@sho.media.
Our production team answers every message, and our director builds every quote. We shoot across Asia, from Jakarta and Singapore to Hong Kong.
