An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet 2
When Cream Productions set out to film An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet with actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), they needed a trusted production partner across multiple European locations.
The six-episode documentary series highlights real, solution-driven innovations addressing some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges — from sustainable food production to carbon-neutral fuels and new breakthroughs in recycling. The production filmed across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, capturing stories of optimism and environmental progress.
Swixer supported the series across France, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK — including the remote islands of Orkney.
Swixer provided
Cream Productions brought in Swixer as their multi-country production partner in Europe.
Working closely with the Canadian production team, we supported the project across five countries by providing:
- Local production management & fixer support throughout all filming days
- Access coordination and on-the-ground assistance, including handling local contacts, permissions and logistics
- Fixers, drivers and PA support
- Transport logistics, including crew vehicles, ferries, e-bikes and water taxis
- Drone operator coordination where required
- Meals, craft service and general on-set support
- Smooth multi-country execution, enabling the team to move efficiently between France, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Orkney and mainland UK
