Film Island Pvt Ltd
Production services in Sri Lanka
A complete local production structure, from first recce to completion of filming. Film Island acts as line producer, country producer and local production partner for visiting productions.
01
Planning & Feasibility
Turning a script and a creative brief into a realistic plan for Sri Lanka before you commit.
Script and production feasibility
- Script breakdown against Sri Lankan conditions: which scenes and locations are practical, what support each requires, and where alternatives may serve the story better.
Preliminary budgeting and cost evaluation
- Early cost evaluation for local crew, equipment, locations, permissions, accommodation and transport, so producers can assess Sri Lanka as an option with real numbers.
Location research, scouting and management
- Location research and scouting tailored to the script, with photo and video recces, followed by on-the-day location management during the shoot.
02
Permissions & Access
Guiding productions through the approvals required to film in Sri Lanka, including sensitive and protected places.
Government and filming permits
- Preparation and coordination of applications for the government filming permissions and location permits a production needs.
Archaeological, heritage and protected-location approvals
- Coordination of approvals for filming at archaeological sites, heritage locations and protected areas, which carry their own requirements.
Drone and specialised filming permissions
- Coordination of drone and other specialised filming permissions as part of the overall permit plan.
03
People & Technical Support
Assembling the right local team and kit around your key creatives.
Local crew recruitment
- Recruitment of experienced, adaptable Sri Lankan crew and suppliers across departments, aligned with the visiting team's working methods.
Equipment and technical facilities
- Sourcing of camera, lighting, grip and other technical equipment and facilities available locally.
Technical infrastructure, connectivity and power
- Camera systems, connectivity, power redundancy and technical facilities arranged and tested before the team arrives, with technical surveys of key locations.
Casting and extras
- Local casting for speaking roles, supporting artists and extras, including casting for specific communities and regions.
04
Logistics & Delivery
Keeping cast and crew housed, moving, safe and on schedule from arrival to wrap.
Villas and exclusive-use locations
- Exclusive-use villas and properties assessed and prepared to meet the production's requirements, whether as filming locations or bases for cast and crew.
Accommodation and transportation
- Accommodation and ground transport for cast, crew and equipment, including multi-location and remote-area moves.
International crew logistics
- Coordination of arrivals, departures and in-country movement for visiting international crews.
Security, safety and wellbeing
- Discreet security, medical support and emergency planning throughout production, including locations, crowds and challenging terrain.
Contingency planning
- Backup options and defined procedures prepared in advance to minimise disruption and protect the shooting schedule.
Production management and local coordination
- A dedicated on-ground team through pre-production and principal photography, with 24/7 support, clear communication and rapid problem-solving as the producer's local partner.
Proven on international productions
These services have supported feature films by Asoka Handagama and Prasanna Vithanage, Indian productions by Qaushik Mukherjee and Harvey Films, a German documentary for Maximum Films, and European reality formats including Peking Express and Asia Express.
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