Film fixer · Production services · Dakar

Filming in Senegalwith a team in Dakar.

PL Production supports foreign film crews in Senegal: documentaries, news reports, commercials, music videos and feature films. One local team to prepare and run your shoot.

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Our offers

Three ways to work with us.

Local film crew

Senegalese technicians provided and coordinated for camera, sound, lighting, grip, set management and production.

Full production services

Local organisation from start to finish: crew, equipment, location scouting, filming permit assistance, vehicles, hotels, catering and coordination.

Action and tactical film consulting

Operational tactical consulting, action scene preparation, coordination with specialised professionals and safety planning for action sequences.

Our services

Local film crew, permits and locations.

A fixer is the local team that opens doors and takes care of the details. Depending on your project, PL Production handles part or all of the preparation.

Local film crew

Senegalese technicians for camera, sound, lighting, grip, set management and production, with assistants and drivers.

Location scouting

Finding and visiting locations in Dakar and across Senegal, scouting photos, access negotiated with owners and residents.

Filming permit assistance

Support with the paperwork for filming permits from Senegalese authorities, in the city and on location.

Equipment and vehicles

Filming equipment rental and vehicles suited to the terrain: 4x4s, minibuses and utility vehicles.

Accommodation and catering

Hotels for the crew, meals and on-set catering, French and Wolof interpreting.

Casting and extras

Finding actors, extras and specific profiles through PL Production’s casting network in Dakar.

Why PL Production

A production company already filming in Dakar.

PL Production makes its own films and documentaries in Senegal: the team knows the locations, the talent and the realities on the ground.
Experience with action filming, and the organisation and safety it requires on set.
A single point of contact, in English and French, from the first email to the last day of the shoot.

How it works

From your first request to the shooting day.

Your project

You share the project: dates, preferred locations, crew size and needs.

Proposal

PL Production replies with a tailored proposal and a preparation schedule.

Preparation

Scouting, permits, local crew and logistics are arranged before you arrive.

Shoot

The PL Production team works alongside you on location throughout the shoot.

FAQ

Your questions answered.

Do you need a filming permit in Senegal?

A professional shoot generally requires a permit from the Senegalese authorities, and some locations need a specific one. PL Production tells you which steps apply and prepares the applications with you.

How far in advance should we plan?

As early as possible. Lead times depend on locations and permits: allow several weeks for a shoot that requires permits.

Which languages does the team speak?

English and French with the production, Wolof and French on the ground.

What kinds of shoots do you support?

Documentaries, news reports, commercials, music videos, films and series, for crews of every size.

Can you provide a full film crew in Senegal?

Yes. PL Production puts together a local film crew in Dakar for camera, sound, lighting and production, and can complete a foreign crew that travels light.

Can you help with action scenes?

Yes. PL Production provides tactical consulting to prepare action scenes, coordinates the specialised professionals involved and organises on-set safety for each sequence.

Planning a shoot in Senegal?

Share your project, dates and needs:
PL Production will get back to you quickly.

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