Why Choose Me As Your Fixer In India?
I am an award winning Producer and Fixer in India with more than 30 years experience in the TV & Film Industry. I worked in London from 1989 to 2006 in a variety of roles including Producer, Director, & Editor and I've been working as a Fixer in India since 2006. I currently serve as Head of Production at Goa Film Services and Himalaya Film Services.
I have a dynamic team of dedicated film production professionals from India and Europe providing a balanced mix of local knowledge and influence with experience of international production standards and methods. My Production Coordinators and Location Managers all have more than 10 years experience and speak fluent English.
Having worked outside India I have an international perspective. You will be communicating with someone who understands India inside out but also understands your point of view and how to prepare you and your team properly.
The first questions most Producers ask relate to film permits, permissions, visas, and customs clearance in India so I've written a free downloadable, 'Permits & Paperwork Guide 2023', to get you started. You can also scroll down for a link to my, 'Producer's Survival Guide to India 2023', which has a ton of useful tips, tricks, and practical info for anyone planning a film or TV shoot in India. If you would like to speak to someone for advice please contact us.
My Work
Client Testimonials
It has been fantastic working with you this year, on multiple shoots! Thank you for your enthusiasm, flexibility and never-ending patience as the plans changed, sometimes by the hour. Not one of the shoots we sent your way were at all simple or straightforward but somehow we pulled them off, despite the challenges.
“Fantastic job getting all the episodes done. An arduous task given timelines, logistics and just a lot of hard work. The series looked great to air and you all should be very proud of the results.”
“Thank you so much, it was great! India went on the best because you guys prepared and challenged for us. Other countries was totally mess. Thank you very much!! You are the best.”
“Amazing… what a trip.. what an experience. Well done to Tony and Yasir and congrats to all the team.”
“Thanks so much for all your help with the shoot. We’ve had great feedback from the participants and as you say, everything went smoothly so we have a very happy client!”
“A huge effort by the team to get this done. Very proud of the outcome.”
“And for what it’s worth – your reputation precedes you. Everyone and I mean everyone who was involved with this shoot from Matt to Ellin to Dan RAVES about you and for good reason. Thank you. You are so on top of everything and makes it all much easier for us.”
“From permissions to logistics, India is not a simple place to shoot and they make it a painless process. They also did a great job moving their schedule to fit in with plans that kept shifting for a thousand reasons – working round the clock to ensure all was delivered on time and up to a very demanding specification.”
“Still so grateful for your work with us in Goa – and it was so fun!”
“Everyone seems very happy! THANK YOU AGAIN for all of the help. I MISS YOU GUYS! So much fun with all of you! Incredibly memorable.”
“The final play out of the LVP Episode is my personal favourite. Brilliant access and interviews and a wonderful history for our viewers. Thank you again for the access to Luskhmi and your participation in this series.”
“Yep, Tony was great! Very tuned in to the needs of production. Definitely a problem solver.”
“Hope you’ve gotten some time to recover from our crazy shoot. Just wanted to say it was great working with you. It was so nice to work with someone who really got what we were doing and could move mountains at short notice! Everyone here was really, really pleased with the interview and we couldn’t have done it without you.”
“Everyone at every stage of the project worked their tails off to make it such an effective piece. Your hard work setting us up for success definitely paid off in the end. So, thanks again for all the effort you put into this.”
“I just wanted to say thank you from all of us for all your support and help. Grete has just told me how good everything went well and what a big support they received from you.”
“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.”
“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, took care of everything. 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.”
“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!!!”
“I wanted to take the first opportunity I had to thank you for your patience, persistence and presence throughout set-up/filming. Things really couldn’t have gone any smoother considering the last minute nature of the shoot, and I think that’s largely to do with your hard work.”
“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!!”
“Thank you for being so patient and for doing such a great job last minute and with very little information. Well done, you guys!”
“Thanks very much for all your help with this shoot, you’ve been great.”
“You are my go to guys in India forever!!”
My Clients Include…
Production Services
Production Management
As your fixer in India we offer complete production management packages. We can either work collaboratively alongside your team or handle everything for you. Our local knowledge will prove incredibly valuable to you as you plan your production in India. We use the industry standard Movie Magic Scheduling and Movie Magic Budgeting to provide documents in a familiar format.
Permits & Paperwork
A crucial job for any film fixer in India is to acquire all the necessary film permits & permissions. We will provide you with an invitation letter and complete support and advice for your national permit application, then arrange all the necessary local permits and permissions for your shoot in India. More info here…
Locations & Contributors
We scout locations and source contributors throughout India. India has an amazing range of locations available. There are few places on Earth where you can shoot spectacular unspoiled deserts, mountains, jungles, rivers and beaches in one country but India has it all and with the weather and light to get the most from them.
Check out our Locations Gallery.
Equipment & Crew
We have searched the film production centres of Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai to find suppliers with the most up-to-date and well maintained equipment. We employ highly experienced, well presented crew with a professional hard working attitude. All HODs and key members of the crew, will speak English to ensure communication is effective. All of our film fixers throughout India, have English as their first language, or are completely fluent.
Travel, Accommodation, & Catering
The quality and efficiency of the travel and accommodation arrangements for your shoot in India will have a large impact on both the budget and success of the whole project. We will find you the best deals possible at suitable hotels and make sure that your transport is reliable. An army marches on it’s stomach, and so does a film crew. Our clients have commented that our production catering is some of the best food they have eaten in India!
Casting & Construction
Whether you need a cast of one or thousands we can help. We work with a network of casting agents and film fixers throughout India to find the right talent for your film production. Art Directors and Film Fixers in India are some of the most dedicated, resourceful, and creative you are likely to find anywhere in the world. Couple this with a plentiful supply of reasonably priced labour and your set can be built quickly and on budget.
Content Creation
Remote Shoots & Shoot to Order
If you don’t have the time or budget available to travel to India work faster, cleaner, cheaper, and safer with a remote shoot – click here for more details. We will put you virtually on set and firmly in the driving seat. Or, send us a brief and we will shoot your footage to order. At short notice we can send a highly capable crew, and a producer/director with 30 year’s experience, anywhere in India to shoot footage for your production.
Corporate Video Production
Using our extensive production experience we can write, shoot, and edit your Corporate Videos and budget TV Commercials adding value to the messages you communicate to your clients. Including a video on your web site is an excellent way to keep potential customers engaged. We leverage our in-house facilities and experience to provide both high production value and outstanding value for money.