Frequently Asked Questions — Service Production in Ireland
Do you offer full Service Production support for international productions shooting in Ireland?
Yes. We provide complete Service Production support for agencies, brands, broadcasters and production companies looking to shoot anywhere in Ireland. We act as your local production partner and fixer team on the ground — helping manage everything from permits and crew to logistics, locations and equipment.
What does a fixer or Service Production company actually do?
A fixer or Service Production company helps international productions navigate local production requirements efficiently. We provide local knowledge, production support, crew sourcing, permits, logistics, locations, transport coordination, accommodation and on-the-ground problem solving to ensure your shoot runs smoothly in Ireland.
Are you experienced working with overseas production companies?
Absolutely. We regularly work with international clients and understand the pressures of remote productions, tight schedules and agency expectations. Our role is to make shooting in Ireland seamless, efficient and production-friendly.
Are you members of Commercial Producers Ireland (CPI)?
Yes — we are proud members of Commercial Producers Ireland (CPI), reflecting our commitment to industry standards, professionalism and high-quality Service Production support.
Can you help source an Irish crew?
Yes. We can source experienced Irish crew across all departments, including producers, production managers, DOPs, camera assistants, gaffers, drone operators, stylists, art department crew, sound recordists, fixers, drivers and runners.
Can you organise camera, lighting and grip rental?
Yes. We can manage all equipment rental requirements through Ireland’s leading rental houses, including camera, lighting, grip, drone and specialist production equipment. Oftentimes we can get better deals too!
Can you help with filming permits in Ireland?
Yes. We regularly assist productions with filming permits and permissions throughout Ireland, including city filming, public locations and heritage sites.
Can you secure permissions to film in Dublin City Centre?
Yes. We can assist with permissions for filming throughout Dublin City Centre, including high-footfall and landmark locations, depending on production requirements.
Can you arrange filming permissions for Trinity College Dublin?
Yes. We can help productions secure permissions for Trinity College Dublin and other prestigious or historic Irish locations.
Can you help secure permits for locations like O’Connell Street and Grafton Street?
Yes. We can coordinate filming permissions for major Dublin locations including O’Connell Street, Grafton Street and surrounding city centre areas.
Do you organise drone permits in Ireland?
Yes. We can arrange IAA drone permissions and help ensure all drone filming is compliant with Irish aviation regulations.
Can you help with location scouting?
Absolutely. Ireland offers an incredible range of locations within short travel distances. We can source coastal landscapes, modern architecture, period streets, countryside, studios, corporate spaces and hidden gems throughout Ireland.
Can you provide location photos and recce support remotely?
Yes. We can organise virtual recces, location photo packages, video walk-throughs and live remote scouting sessions for international clients unable to travel during pre-production.
Can you assist with hotels and production logistics?
Yes. We can organise accommodation, transport, catering, call sheets, unit moves and day-to-day production logistics for crews of all sizes.
Can you organise transport and production vehicles?
Yes. We can coordinate production vans, minibuses, crew transport, talent transport and specialist vehicles required for your shoot.
Can you help with customs or carnet advice for productions travelling to Ireland?
Yes. We can assist with production logistics relating to equipment travel, carnets and local coordination for international crews arriving in Ireland.
Can you support last-minute productions?
Yes. We are experienced in handling fast-turnaround and short-notice productions and can move quickly to source crew, permits, locations and logistics.
Do you work with agencies as well as production companies?
Yes. We work directly with agencies, brands, broadcasters and production companies looking for reliable Service Production support in Ireland.
Can you help with casting and talent sourcing?
Yes. We can assist with local casting, street casting, extras and talent sourcing through trusted Irish casting partners.
Can you help productions filming outside Dublin?
Absolutely. We provide Service Production support nationwide, including Galway, Cork, Kerry, Wicklow, Donegal and rural locations throughout Ireland.
Why shoot in Ireland?
Ireland offers world-class crew, stunning and diverse locations, strong production infrastructure and short travel times between locations. Dublin also provides a unique mix of historic and modern architecture that can double for a wide range of international cities. From a financial perspective, productions can benefit from Ireland’s strong screen production incentives, including the Section 481 Film Tax Credit and additional supports available for qualifying productions, helping make Ireland highly competitive for international shoots.
Do you offer weather cover and contingency planning?
Yes. Irish weather can change quickly, so we help productions plan practical weather contingencies, backup locations and flexible scheduling where needed.
What makes your Service Production company different?
Alongside our Service Production work, we also operate CHASER — our high-end commercial production company focused on cinematic advertising and branded storytelling. This gives us a strong understanding of agency workflows, premium production standards and commercial filmmaking expectations.
How early should we contact you before a shoot?
The earlier the better — especially for productions requiring permits, road management or specialist locations. However, we are also experienced in delivering high-level Service Production support on tight timelines.
How do we get started?
Simply get in touch with your project details, shooting dates and requirements. We can then advise on the best approach and create a tailored Service Production plan for your shoot in Ireland.