Maldives video production & production support

Filming successfully in the paradise of the Maldives requires a professional line production company like Storytailors. We are a production fixer with deep local expertise and a unique range of resources, thanks to our team of local professionals and global network. We know the islands thoroughly so can ensure your Maldives video production runs trouble-free.The Maldives are exceptional, and that demands an exceptional service. It’s why we offer fully customized services from pre-research to multi-location shoots. This means that no matter your project’s complexity, we’ll tailor our support to ensure you get exactly what you need to keep everything on time and budget.

Production service & video production services in the Maldives

Your project might require location scouting, logistical support, or even remote video production services. With our one-stop shop of production service, you’ll get whatever you want. You see, our aim has always been to put the needs of the clients first. We know that whether it’s a full-scale Malé video production or diving footage in the reef, each project is unique. What shouldn’t be unique, however, is the expert attention from your project partner on the ground. We’ll help you identitfy the exact services to support your project and put together a package you can trust will deliver with the highest quality standards.

Film crew for hire & local contributors

Every technical crew member and contributor to your Maldives video production is fully vetted for their filming expertise and experience. As your production fixer, we guarantee that the local film team we provide has proven it can deliver the fast, efficient, and flawless production service you desire.

Research & fact-checking

If your Maldives video production needs details investigated or data captured we can take that on board. As a well-respected production fixer, we have connections with leading researchers and journalists who we trust can assist. Additionally, we can help you find vetted interviewees at a quick turnaround for news stories or documentaries.

Film permits & local access

Organizing film permits to shoot your Malé video production or take any footage across the islands is relatively easy and typically only takes a week. As your local line production company, we’ll happily manage it for you, along with obtaining and signing off on any necessary private location agreements.

Location scouting & management

It probably goes without saying that the Maldives offers exquisite settings for any kind of film project. From its unique, white coralline beaches and extraordinary marine life to the beautiful mosques of Malé, our location scouting experts will make sure to show you all the sites that will make your Maldives video production special.

Film equipment rental

We have strong relationships with several leading Maldives film equipment rental agencies and can ensure you get high-end filming kits. However, we recommend that you bring any specialized gear you might need for your Maldive video production. Managing customs clearence in these instances is part of the production service we offer.

Logistics handling

For your Maldives video production, we’ll take care of every logistical detail. From coordinating travel and accommodation for your team to managing permits, scouting breathtaking locations, and handling any remote video production needs you may have, we can attend to all the project’s operational aspects to keep your shoot running smoothly.

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Our local work

Malé video production – see how we work

We are the dedicated production fixer that your project in the Maldives needs. From our Malé video production base, we collaborate with a handpicked team of local film professionals. Along with the top credentials to make your Maldives video production a resounding success, they have the added advantage of knowing the islands inside out. This ensures that we don’t just deliver an expert, high-quality production service, but we also give you one grounded in deep local knowledge.

Maldives video production: unique film locations

The beautiful islands and turquoise waters of the Maldives make it a paradise setting for any kind of Maldives video production. Whether you’re making corporate videos for your adventure, diving, or wedding business, shooting movie scenes on our exquisite beaches, or filming excerpts for news stories and documentaries, we’ll provide top-notch location scouting to make sure you get a choice of the best settings. Finding unique locations is something we excel at as a top local line production company.

Complete support with paperwork

The legalities behind filming in the Maldives are relatively easy, but that’s because we know what it entails. If you need to film in a city, along the coral reef, or on a remote sandy beach, relying on our proficient admin production services can guarantee all visas, film permits and location permissions are handled accurately and on time. We’ll make sure all permit applications are filled in accurately and all location agreements signed and sealed in time for your Maldives video production to start shooting.

Broad-ranging portfolio

Trust us as the line production company you need to ensure your Maldives video production goes to plan. Others have, and they’ve not been disappointed. The fact that we offer an extensive production service that can be tailored to any film project regardless of size, means that we’ve been able to develop a broad-ranging portfolio, working with incredible independent filmmakers and individual journalists as well as well-known brand names such as National Geographic, Discovery, The New York Times, Nike and more.

Full-service production

The Maldives is a stunning archipelago that offers something special regardless of the kind of production you’re making. We’ve been privileged to work on corporate Malé video productions as well as commercial movies on Hulhumale and Gulhi beaches. We’ve also provided our support to news reports, documentaries, wedding videos, and web series. The fact that we’ve worked hard to develop a production service that stretches from pre-planning to post-production and includes remote video production assistance, makes us not just unique but a necessity for your film project too.

Our international work

We serviced content for

Key people

Junho

Producer & Fixer

Minda

Senior Production Specialist

Storytailors were incredibly dialed from day one through the last – from helping assemble our production crew in Seoul, to navigating our 16-hour time zone difference with grace and ease, to translating Korean interviews in post – they truly were an extension of our creative production team in Portland.

Dawn Wagner Perkiss

Revery USA producer working for ORACLE

The Storytailors team were an immense support on a remote project that started with many moving pieces. We ultimately shot with a brilliant team in Bolivia who were thorough and a pleasure to work with.

Antonia Vickers

Academy Films producer working for UNICEF

Working with Storytailors on our recent film in Cambodia was an efficient, helpful, and creatively collaborative experience. The Storytailors team understood what our specific goals were and matched us with skilled artists, with intimate knowledge and connection to the local community we were interested in capturing.

Zach Morgan

Untold LA producer working for Amazon Prime

Paul Lungu kindly supplied us with fixers and crews for a series of short charity films that we made in four European countries. Everything was dealt with very efficiently and the crews and fixers were friendly and helpful. The project was particularly challenging because of the Covid pandemic but everything passed without a hitch.

Paul Kittel

Maverick UK producer working for DHL

Storytailors were great in facilitating an overseas shoot in South Korea during lockdown. It was a tricky brief, with lots of moving parts and the guys helped us find solutions at every turn.

Lucy Hewitt

Wired UK producer working for Hyundai

Filming in the Maldives

Filming in the Maldives is a dream for many videographers, and it’s easy to see why. The breathtakingly beautiful coralline beaches, turquoise waters, and lively charming cities all offer exquisite backgrounds that are hard to find anywhere else. As a production fixer with the local knowledge and experience of these paradisical islands, we can help make your filming adventure here as effortless as a walk along the shore.

The extensive production service we offer ensures that you’re working with a line production company that takes their work and your Maldives video production seriously. From location scouting to remote video production and other logistics, we provide a wide selection of support. Whether you’re looking for aerial or underwater shots, or planning a weeks-long Male video production, you know that you’re in good hands. So, why not get in touch, and we can begin planning exactly what you need for your thrilling project?

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