United Kingdom
Liverpool-based coordination, UK location research, local crew sourcing and filming logistics.
International production coordination
Film beyond borders.
Planning to film abroad? Eastern Lantern Films can help you develop a practical production plan and explore local partners, crew and logistics for shoots across multiple regions.
How we can help
From location idea to shoot-ready plan.
Location research & scouting
Shortlisting suitable filming locations, local contacts and recce requirements.
Local crews & vendors
Researching and coordinating suitable crew, equipment providers and production partners.
Budgets & schedules
Developing indicative budgets, travel plans, shooting schedules and logistics breakdowns.
Permits & compliance
Helping identify relevant filming authorities, permits, insurance and visa or work-permission requirements with local specialists.
Travel & accommodation
Supporting coordination of transport, accommodation and production movements.
On-ground coordination
Exploring project-specific line production, fixers and location support through vetted local partners.
Where we can explore production support
Six regions. One starting point.
Every territory has its own regulations, production infrastructure and local partners. We scope each enquiry individually.
Europe
Cross-border location options, production partner research and regional logistics planning.
North America
Exploring local production partnerships, permits, crew and equipment options by territory.
South America
Location and fixer research, travel feasibility and country-specific planning.
Central Asia
Scouting possibilities, local partner identification and production travel coordination.
Middle East
Production feasibility, location enquiries and regional service-provider coordination.
Services outside the UK are subject to feasibility, local partner engagement, legal requirements and agreed scope. We do not claim permanent offices in these regions.