SERVICES
Here is what we can help you:
When filming in India, you want a reliable production partner to make everything run smoothly. There are so many things that can go wrong.
That's where Backpack Films comes in! We'll take care of all your filming needs, from start to finish and make sure there are no f-ups.
Whether you're shooting in a bustling city or a remote village, Backpack Films has got you covered across India.
Fixing & Production Services
We provide fixing and line production services for documentaries, branded content, corporate films, commercials and photo shoots. Our team of experienced and efficient fixers will work with you on the research, recce, costing, translating and make sure you shoot goes off trouble-free and you go home with some fantastic footage on your hard-drive!
Permits
Acquiring permits to film on location in India often gets you wound up in red-tape.
We guide you through the general Filming in India permit and visa process and help you wrangle location-specific permissions like trains, monuments, markets, airports, wildlife parks across the country.
EQuipment &
Crew Hire
Looking at hiring crew and filming gear locally? We will help you find the right camera person, sound recordist, grip or gaffer anywhere in the country. We can also facilitate the renting of the latest cameras, lights, grip and sound equipment from trusted suppliers with a small efficient crew.
RESEARCH
We provide actual, on-ground research to give you the real picture of the story you want to film and to help you find untold stories. We will find you perfect characters and locations to make your story nuanced and in-depth. Our insights into the social, cultural and historical aspects of the story will be invaluable to your film.
remote filming & Content production
If coming down to India is not feasible for you due to budget constraints - worry not! Our team of directors and producers are well equipped to follow your brief. We can film your branded content films, documentaries, interviews, B-roll, aerials with some of the best local DPs, sound recordists and crew available. We understand the need to keep the crew size small.
Remote-filming and viewing solutions for your director and client can be provided.
travel, accomodation & logistics
We can organise appropriate accommodation for your crew keeping in mind the location, budget and safety. We also have a network of reliable car rental companies across India with knowledgeable, experienced and safe drivers. Special vehicles, equipment vans, boats, tuk-tuks or even a camel- we can arrange for them all!