Setting up shoots in Southeast Asia

Overview of the session 

Are you considering Southeast Asia for your next TV/film project? Are you curious how you can setup multi-country shoots from Thailand to Singapore by border crossing and save on flights?

Join us for an insightful and free 1hr session where we’ll explore why Southeast Asia is becoming a top destination for international productions. Learn about diverse tropical locations, competitive production costs and how to find high caliber crew. Understand how to navigate getting filming requirements and be-in-the-know on the latest post pandemic incentives available across countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions during the session.

Who is this for

This session is suitable for anyone working in production or editorial roles, working in any genre such as documentary, reality TV, natural history, HETV, film, sports, music, art, news, factual entertainment, children’s TV, live events, corporate and commercial and more.  Or those working on the shoots such as HODs, art dept, hair and make-up, costume, locations, camera dept, sound dept, grips and lighting teams.

What it covers 

  • Why you need local support in Southeast Asia

  • Crewing & budget landscape

  • Which countries require visas 

  • Prepping for film permits

  • Best time of the year to shoot

  • Terrain and accessibility 

  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity

What countries we will be covering

  • Brunei

  • Cambodia

  • East Timor

  • Indonesia

  • Laos

  • Malaysia

  • Myanmar

  • The Philippines

  • Singapore

  • Thailand

  • Vietnam


Trainer 

Prior to joining Storytailors, Vanessa Amante worked extensively as a Producer across many formats. From creative documentaries to reality TV shows, news, branded ads and docs. She has pioneered the Asian presence of Storytailors which has boots-on-the ground in about 27 countries in the region.

Storytailors provide local production services through their trusted network of media professionals, including producers and camera crews. Their services cover a wide range of content creation, from scripted to unscripted, across various genres such as news, corporate content, and branded documentaries.

They often organize shoots based on client requirements, handling everything from permits to assembling the crew and equipment. In some cases, they also take on a more active creative role, depending on the project's needs. Their reach extends to approximately 151 countries, and are continually expanding their list of territories. If you need assistance in a specific location, please let them know, and they'll gladly investigate. If they don't cover a particular area or if it's deemed too unstable, they can still offer recommendations through their regional contacts.

Find out more about Storytailors here

Cost

Free

Duration

1hr

Location 

Online – via Zoom

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