YOUR LOCAL PRODUCTION PARTNER IN FRANCE
Shooting abroad means dealing with locations, regulations, crews, suppliers, equipment and logistics you may not know locally.
WAB MEDIA acts as your production team on the ground in France. We support international productions from the first brief through preparation, shoot day and wrap, coordinating the local resources required to keep the production organised, efficient and on schedule.
You keep full control of the creative vision while we handle local execution.
One local partner. Everything you need to shoot in France.
LOCATIONS
From scouting to permits, we secure and manage the right locations for your shoot.
- Location sourcing & scouting
- Photo and video location reports
- Filming permits & authorisations
- Location management
- Local access & coordination
EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON THE GROUND
From a simple location scout to full local production management, we build the level of support your project requires.
CREW & GEAR
We build the right local crew and technical package around your production.
- Local production crew
- PAs, DPs, camera and sound crews
- Hair, makeup & styling
- Camera, lighting & grip
- Technical suppliers
- Technical vehicles & production vans
LOGISTICS & PRODUCTION SUPPORT
We handle everything on the ground so your team can focus on the creative.
- Transport & local transfers
- Accommodation coordination
- Equipment & supplier management
- Casting & production sourcing
- On-set production coordination
- Business visa invitation support
FROM BRIEF TO WRAP
STEP 01
BRIEF
STEP 02
PRE-PROD
STEP 03
SHOOT
STEP 04
WRAP
We understand your creative, schedule, production requirements and local needs.
We source locations, crews, equipment and suppliers, coordinate logistics and prepare the production on the ground.
Our team manages local operations, suppliers, crew and production logistics throughout the shoot.
We coordinate the final production requirements and follow the project through wrap and handoff.
WHY SHOOT WITH WAB MEDIA?
LOCAL EXPERTISE
Based in Paris, we coordinate productions in Paris and across France.
ONE LOCAL PARTNER
Locations, crews, suppliers, equipment and logistics are coordinated through a single production partner.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Our team works comfortably with international productions and communicates in French, English and Spanish.
PRODUCTION DISCIPLINE
We bring hands-on production expertise, rigorous organisation and dependable execution to demanding commercial and international shoots.
For Nissan Formula E, WAB MEDIA handled the local production in Paris, from crew and technical setup to set construction and on-site coordination.
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Production planning & scheduling
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20+ local crew sourced and managed
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Camera, lighting & technical suppliers
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10 × 5 m set build and installation
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Formula E hangar transformed into a studio
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Equipment, props & studio logistics
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Full on-set production management
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Crew, client & supplier coordination
CASE STUDY
NISSAN FORMULA E — PARIS
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & FIXING
STUDIO READY IN UNDER 10 HOURS
20+ LOCAL CREW
10 × 5 M SET STRUCTURES
Handling & protection of Formula E cars
CASE STUDY
SAMSUNG × SYDNEY SWEENEY
PRODUCTION & LOCATION MANAGEMENT — PARIS
WAB MEDIA provided local creative production and location management in Paris for Samsung's international production featuring Sydney Sweeney.
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Creative production of B-roll and Paris city beauty shots
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Premium location sourcing and scouting
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Secured access to the Presidential Suite at Shangri-La Paris
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Presidential Suite fee negotiation, delivering €9K in savings
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Coordination with Samsung’s global creative team
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Discreet on-the-ground coordination for high-profile talent
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End-to-end local production support, from pre-production through wrap
€9K SAVED THROUGH LOCATION NEGOTIATION
SHOOTING IN FRANCE - Q&A
DO WE NEED FILMING PERMITS IN PARIS?
Yes. Public space filming requires permits from the Mission Cinéma, Prefecture of Police, or local municipalities. Lead times vary from 5 days for small crews to 3 weeks for large productions.
CAN WAB MEDIA SOURCE LOCAL FRENCH CREWS?
Absolutely. We work with a trusted network of English-speaking PAs, DPs, sound engineers, gaffers, and stylists throughout France.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE EQUIPMENT RENTAL?
We partner with the leading rental houses in Paris and France (Tigre, RVZ, Puzzle,Transpa) to secure and coordinate your technical package.
DO WE NEED BUSINESS VISAS TO SHOOT IN FRANCE?
This depends on your team's nationality. We provide business invitation letters (Lettre d'accueil) and guidance on Carnet ATA requirements for bringing your own gear.
YOUR TEAM IN FRANCE
CARLOS COLLANTES PASCO
Producer / Director / Fixer
AGNÈS COLLANTES PASCO
Carlos leverages over 15 years of international production experience to lead projects across France. His dual background in creative direction and logistics ensures that every technical decision serves the creative vision.
Production Manager
Agnès specializes in the complex logistics of international shoots in France. From permit acquisition to local crew coordination, she ensures the production infrastructure is seamless and efficient.
PLANNING A SHOOT IN FRANCE?
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Send us your brief, dates and production requirements. We'll help you build the right local production setup in Paris or anywhere in France.
LINE PRODUCER
Carlos Collantes Pasco
+33 6 58 66 51 23
carlos@wabmedia.fr
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Agnès Collantes Pasco
+33 6 74 89 28 93
agnes@wabmedia.fr