Are you shooting a documentary film or a corporate film in India?
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Will I get reliable on-ground research?
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What filming equipment will we be able to hire locally?
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What type permits and visa will we need?
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Will we need additional local permits?
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What about accommodation and transport across the country?
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Can we get remote filming done?
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How large would be the crew size?
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Can we hire additional crew?
About Us
Hey! I'm Amit from Backpack Films
If you are looking to film in India and are looking for the best location producers and fixers to film with across the country, you’ve come to the right place! We at Backpack Films have more than 25 years of experience working on international productions. Our team can help wrangle permits, speak in 15 different Indian languages, has excellent communication skills, conduct in-depth research, can sort out the logistics, and arrange for film gear in remotest of places – and yes, can also share a beer with you! Backpack Films, headed by Amit Vachharajani and a team of amazing fixers, researchers and a dedicated logistics team, will make sure you have a great time filming in India. Backpack Films has worked on all kinds of international documentary films, branded content, commercials and photo shoots in India. You could be filming a major series with a big-ticket presenter and a large crew, or you could be a two-person crew making a small documentary – at Backpack Films, you will get the same amount of attention to detail, production support and TLC. After years of working on projects big and small, obs-docs, natural history films, travel shows, food shows, current affairs, magicians’ tv specials, commercials, branded content films and other really weird shit – we’re happy to report that we still get excited about every project every production that we take on! We have worked with some of the biggest and best TV networks, production companies, studios and corporates and some of the biggest presenters and shows from all over the world. Believe us - you are in good hands!