Turkey Fixers: Trusted Local Knowledge for Production Crews & Journalists

Turkey Fixers is a local network of trusted film & production professionals offering support services in Turkey. We mostly work with international journalists & production crews doing various types of work in our country. We act as a one-stop-shop offering general production assistance and location management directly, but can also source any other production services through trusted local partners.

Our Turkish production and film fixers have a solid international experience. This can be proved through references of past clients.

Turkey Fixers is part of Storytailors, an international network of production people and journalists offering hyperlocal knowledge in their countries.

We can provide a number of production-related services including:

General production support in Turkey for international and journalists production crews
Crew sourcing: hiring soundmen, cameramen grips and others at local rates in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Konya and other places around the country
Location scouting and management: location selection and getting permits for filming in Turkey

Our Turkish fixers are adaptable and able to cover a variety of production roles including:

Production manager
Production assistant
Location scout/manager

Most of our production and film fixers in Turkey are based in Istanbul and Ankara. However, the Turkey Fixers network of contacts is spread around the country, from Izmir to Trabzon. Turkey Fixers can provide info, get access and sort logistics throughout the country.

Our team of film and production fixers are always happy to provide help to anyone doing coverage or filming in Turkey. Our initial research is free of charge and the fees are negotiable.

We are trusted by

Production Service

Support for international journalists

Research, story development, access, local contacts.

TV commercials

Logistics, locations, crew/staff sourcing.

General production assistance

Our Turkish production fixers are a one-stop-shop for anything production-related.

Film production

Affordable options for film directors & documentary producers.

Crew & equipment sourcing

Crew hire & kit sourcing at local rates in Ankara, Istanbul and around Turkey.

Filming permits & location management

Our Turkish fixers are experienced in dealing with authorities and location owners to sort filming permits.

Our Regional Work

UNICEF | Raising Parents: A widowed mother’s testimony in Türkiye

Research, casting, pre-production, location permits, transportation, driver, translation services.

Montana Aerospace: The Game Changer in Aerospace Supply Chains

Field producer, logistics, location management.

One Strange Rock | TV Mini Series for National Geographic

Production service, location management, kit management and logistics.

Chris Tarrant – Extreme Railways | TV Series

Production service, location management and field producer.

Neighbors of Tarlabasi Photoshoot

Location scouting, permits, talents casting, production.

Investigation: Truth about Disco Elysium

Field producer, translation services and legal guidance.

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

Field producer, contributors, logistics, gear management

Running Tips from Phillip Pfieger

Fixer, crew, kit, locations, permits, and logistics.

Our Team

Lisette

International Production Manager

Lisette is a highly skilled and versatile Production Manager, based in Istanbul, with 12+ years of experience in both blockbuster films and TV productions. Lisette’s expertise includes collaborations with various foreign production companies such as Orca Films, Quiet Motion, Nordisk Film TV, and Exaltation Productions, with work featured on Telemundo (among others). Her diverse background showcases her ability to handle complex projects and contribute to successful TV shows and films across different genres and formats. With her talent and extensive experience, Lisette brings a wealth of creativity and professionalism to the world of filmmaking.

Mesut

Local Producer

With a decade of experience, Mesut brings valuable production expertise, having collaborated with high-profile international clients throughout Turkey. His adaptability shines through his work on commercials, feature series, documentaries, and news. Mesut’s past clients include renowned names like UNICEF, DR, Telemundo, Channel 4, RTVE, Virgin Media, Discovery, Ford, etc.

He is known for his strong organizational skills and his knack for problem-solving, ensuring that every project is executed seamlessly from conception to completion. Mesut’s passion for storytelling drives him to continually push boundaries and innovate, earning him the trust and admiration of clients and colleagues alike.