Production Services in Brazil

If you’re planning to shoot in Brazil and need local production services, we offer everything you need — from crew and locations to logistics and permits. Our experienced producers and fixers in Brazil specialize in coordinating international shoots, including TV series, feature films, commercials, branded content, documentaries, corporate videos, and still photography. Operating nationwide, we tailor crews and resources to meet your specific production needs.

Filming in Brazil

Fixers, Producers, and Local Crew

Brazil is a massive production hub, offering professional crews and world-class equipment. Crew in Brazil are known for their creativity, technical expertise, and adaptability to diverse environments—from high-tech urban centers to remote jungles.

As part of our production services, we provide:

• Producers & Fixers
• Production Managers
• DoPs
• Camera Assistants (ACs)
• Gaffers & Sound Operators
• Jungle Guides & Specialized Security (for remote areas)

Filming Locations in Brazil

Brazil offers an incredible variety of filming locations to suit any creative vision:

• Urban Settings: São Paulo offers world-class infrastructure and architectural diversity, from modernist curves like the Copan Building to neoclassical facades and industrial factories. It can double for various global metropolises.
• Natural Landscapes: Lençóis Maranhenses features endless white sand dunes and crystal lagoons, while the Pantanal provides the world’s largest tropical wetland for wildlife filming.
• The Amazon: An iconic, untamed landscape of powerful rivers, hidden waterfalls, and vibrant Indigenous communities.
• Coastal & Colonial: Beautiful beaches in the north of São Paulo state and the historic colonial architecture of Piranhas (Alagoas) along the São Francisco River.
• Dramatic Terrain: The table-top mountains, deep canyons, and underground caves of Chapada Diamantina.

Filming Permits in Brazil (ANCINE)

Obtaining filming permits in Brazil involves specific regulations, especially for international crews:

• ANCINE Registration: Foreign productions must generally partner with a local Brazilian production company to register the project with ANCINE (the National Cinema Agency). It generally takes 5-7 business days to process and it’s free of charge.
• Environmental Permits: Specific permits are required for protected areas like National Parks (e.g., Lençóis Maranhenses or Amazon reserves).
• Local Film Commissions: Permits are required for closing streets or filming in public spaces in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Our team handles all permit applications and necessary paperwork to keep your production running smoothly.

Weather in Brazil

Brazil’s continental size means diverse climates that provide year-round opportunities:

• Dry Season (Winter/Spring): Generally the best time for filming in the Pantanal (for wildlife) and Lençóis Maranhenses (when lagoons are full but rain has stopped).
• The Amazon: Characterized by high humidity; the “dry” season (July–December) allows better access to forest trails, while the “wet” season offers stunning flooded forest visuals.
• Tropical Summer: Offers intense light and vibrant colors, though heavy afternoon rains are common in the Southeast (São Paulo/Rio).

Customs

• E-DBV: To enter with equipment in Brazil, it is mandatory to carry an electronic declaration of temporary admission of goods. With the proper ANCINE registration and an additional letter from our partner production company, no taxes will be charged to your production. A detailed list containing all of the equipment is required,