Most international shoots use Reykjavik as a base, even when little or none of the filming takes place in the city. Crew, equipment and accommodation can be organised there before the unit travels to black-sand beaches, lava fields, waterfalls, glaciers or other parts of Iceland.
Swixer provides production services for visiting film, television, commercial, editorial and branded-content teams. We can manage the complete local production or support selected parts of it, including local producers and fixers, crew, equipment, location work, permits, transport and logistics. If the schedule is centred on the capital, see our Production Services in Reykjavik page.
An Iceland shoot can involve a single location close to Reykjavik or several days travelling between different parts of the country. Before bookings are made, we look at which locations suit the treatment, how they can be combined and how much travel the shooting days can realistically hold.
Black sand, lava fields, waterfalls, glaciers, geothermal landscapes and open roads are often the reason a production comes to Iceland. These locations are not interchangeable, and several may be hours apart. We scout against the treatment, share current options and build the necessary travel into the schedule.
Swixer can provide local producers, fixers, production managers, coordinators, camera, sound and lighting crew, drivers and production assistants. We also arrange equipment, grip, lighting, vehicles and specialist suppliers according to the format and size of the shoot.
Permission depends on the location and the footprint of the production. Protected areas, private land and drone work can involve different authorities and requirements. We check what applies to the selected locations and coordinate the necessary applications with the production schedule.
Season affects both daylight and access. Wind and changing conditions can also alter what is practical at an exposed location. We review driving times, road conditions, weather exposure and realistic alternatives before the shooting plan is finalised.
If your director, DoP or other key crew are travelling to Iceland, we can build the local crew, suppliers, locations and logistics around them. If you need more of the production handled locally, we can put that team together too, with one production contact coordinating the Icelandic setup day to day.
Yes. Many visiting productions base their crew, equipment and accommodation in Reykjavik and travel to locations outside the city. Whether that works for the whole shoot depends on the locations and daily driving time.
Yes. We can organise a travelling unit from Reykjavik or source regionally when the required people and equipment are available. We compare the options before bookings are made.
It depends on the location and the impact of the shoot. Protected areas, private land, temporary structures, traffic management and other production activity can require separate permission. We check the requirements for the chosen locations.
We look at the season, location exposure, daylight, road conditions and driving time before the schedule is finalised. Where the treatment allows it, we also identify realistic alternatives for weather-sensitive work.
Yes. We can arrange a qualified local operator and check the rules for the selected locations and dates. Protected areas and other controlled locations may require additional permission.
Three examples of productions we have supported in Iceland.
