I Bridge the Gap Between Western Standards and Indian Reality.
India is the most incredible filming location on Earth. It is also a logistical minefield.
"If your intention is to film in India, the only place you need to go is Goa Film Services. It's a one-stop shop. You show up, they take it from there. Tony Cordeaux didn't just help with the project when we arrived in India, he made it all happen. I left India with what was to become an award-winning film, and I owe a major part of that to Tony and Goa Film Services." — William Riead, Hollywood Producer | Cinema West
I am Tony Cordeaux. For 20 years, I’ve been the insurance policy for producers who can’t afford for things to go wrong.
You have a script that needs the Himalayas, the chaos of Mumbai, and the palaces of Rajasthan. But you also have a schedule, a budget, and a network executive breathing down your neck.
You’ve heard the stories. Equipment stuck in customs. Permits that vanish overnight. The dreaded "Indian Stretchable Time."
I don't just "fix" these problems. I prevent them.
I am a British Producer with more than 36 years industry experience who has lived and worked in India since 2006. I speak your language—not just English, but Production. I know what you need to see on a cost report. I know why your call sheet is sacred. And I know exactly which levers to pull in the Indian bureaucracy to make the impossible happen.
Why Hire a "Fixer" When You Can Hire a Producer?
If you Google "Fixer in India," you will find a lot of options. You'll find agencies that offer "Line Production" alongside "Wedding Photography" and "Bus Rentals." You'll find "Yes Men" who will promise you the moon to get the contract and then shrug when the permit doesn't arrive.
That isn't what I do.
I specialize in high-stakes international production. That’s it.
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I don’t do weddings.
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I don’t do "tourist" guiding.
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I produce Film and Television.
I operate two distinct entities to serve your needs:
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The Expert (Me): I am your strategic advisor. I handle the creative consulting, the risk assessment, and the high-level government liaison.
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The Engine (Goa Film Services): My company provides the fiscal infrastructure, the liability insurance, the equipment inventory, and the banking channels to handle multi-million dollar budgets transparently.
The Three Things That Will Kill Your Shoot (And How I Solve Them).
The Visa Minefield ('J' vs. 'F')
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The Trap: Most foreign crews apply for the wrong visa. They try to sneak in on a Tourist Visa (illegal) or apply for a Journalist 'J' visa when they are shooting a scripted show (wrong category).
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The Reality: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handles 'J' visas for documentaries. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) handles 'F' visas for features and reality TV. They do not talk to each other. One mistake here, and you will find your application goes in schedule busting bureaucratic circles.
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My Fix: I assess your project before you apply. I guide you through the India Cine Hub or the Embassy processes to ensure you have the right stamp in your passport as quickly as possible.
The Customs Nightmare (ATA Carnet)
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The Trap: You arrive with 50 cases of ARRI Alexas and lenses, assuming a smile will get you through.
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The Reality: Indian Customs is rigorous. Without an accurately manifested ATA Carnet or a government-issued Customs Facilitation Letter, your gear stays at the airport while you go to the hotel.
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My Fix: I handle the "Customs Facilitation Letter" via our registered corporate entity, ensuring your gear clears as fast as you do.
Not Having National Reach
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The Trap: You see "Goa Film Services" and think we only work on the beach.
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The Reality: My operational HQ is in Goa because it's a good place to live, but my work is nationwide. From the Himalayas (via our sister division Himalaya Film Services) to the urban sprawl of Delhi and Mumbai, we operate seamlessly across the subcontinent.
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My Fix: A network of vetted local line producers and location managers that I have personally curated, and worked with, over 20 years.
Client Testimonials
“Amazing… what a trip.. what an experience. Well done to Tony and Yasir and congrats to all the team.”
“Yep, Tony was great! Very tuned in to the needs of production. Definitely a problem solver.”
“I’m really proud of the film we’ve made and I want to say a massive thank you to Tony and his amazing local crew who worked their asses off and made us feel hugely welcome.”
“Tony Cordeaux is a creative and logistical genius and one of the nicest guys in the biz! There’s nothing Tony can’t do! Cannot recommend him highly enough!!!”
“Tony was a real can do guy. He fixed everything from kit to hotels and cars, but also proved really useful as a second camera op on a couple of shoots. Great guy, nothing is too much trouble!!”
“Thanks very much for all your help with this shoot, you’ve been great.”
“You are my go to guys in India forever!!”
