FAQs
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The best Production Company in the USA?
Why von Brunn Media?
Because your project is worth it – That’s it!
- We speak your language
- We know how producing in America is different from your home country
- We are familiar with each state’s, city’s and local requirements
- We get discounts from our vendors – Which we will pass on to you
- International Productions and Brands rely on us
- We produce in a variety of genres on a regular basis
- We film content in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, etc.. – we are your one-stop-shop
- We are frugal = You save money
- You can reach us 24/7
- We know where to get good beer…
Filming in America
What to look out for ?
- Know exactly where you want to film
- e.g. Did you know that ‘Los Angeles’ consists of 88 individual cities?
- Have a detailed plan of what you want to film
- Don’t assume that the terminology you use is the same in the US
- A ‘DIT’ is just that. He/She does not assist the camera operator
- Answer all Questions on Forms
- Have Cash on hand
- In the USA ‘tips/bribery’ rules
- Know your embassy’s emergency contact number
- Know-it-alls are likely to be arrested (without proper cause)
- Get your information on time
- Processing applications may take from 4 days to 3 months
Production Services vs. Fixer/Stringer vs. Co-Production
What’s the difference?
A ‘Fixer/Stringer‘ is a local production coordinator/production manager.
He/She coordinates efforts for the foreign production and local authorities. He/She connects the production with local service providers, additional staff, location owners, etc.
Additionally, he/she processes all permit applications on the production’s behalf.
A ‘Fixer/Stringer’ is a local advisor to your production and is paid per day at a set rate.
A Co-Produktion is the collaboration of two production companies. Due to the content production being dependent on resources from both companies, a co-production allows us to sponsor visa applications and provide needed insurance for our producing partners.
A co-production is your ‘temporary local office’.
The cost involved are dependent on the type, location and staffing needs for such a production.
Unlike the ‘Fixer/Stringer’, Production Services do not only assist the client with advise and local support, but produce all content on behalf of said client. This makes it possible for the original production company to cut travel cost and get the product delivered directly to its offices abroad.
Services include, but are not limited to, applying for film permits, scheduling the shoot, budgeting, conforming to local law and regulations, operating as the official employer for all staff and talent. All payment processing is done locally and with appropriate discounts for the production (for applicable tax credit, please contact us at the end of the year prior production.)
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Articles on Film- and Television Production in the USA
How much does a film permit for Los Angeles cost?
Processing fees:Application Fee: Motion * $863.00 Per PermitApplication Fee: Still Photo * $82.00 Per PermitRider Fee: Motion * $137.00 Per RiderRider Fee: Still Photo * $28.00 Per RiderMonitor $41.00 Per Hour, 1st 8 Hours (overtime rates apply)Notification Fee...
Applying for a film permit in Los Angeles
Thank you for coordinating your film permit request through us. This information sheet has been prepared to shed light on the permit application process and to assist us in providing you with the best possible customer service. No matter what method you choose to...
How much does a film permit for Los Angeles cost?
Processing fees:Application Fee: Motion * $863.00 Per PermitApplication Fee: Still Photo * $82.00 Per PermitRider Fee: Motion * $137.00 Per RiderRider Fee: Still Photo * $28.00 Per RiderMonitor $41.00 Per Hour, 1st 8 Hours (overtime rates apply)Notification Fee...