Production Service Network (PSN) addresses the questions and concerns of commercial film producers embarking on shoots in foreign countries by offering comprehensive local production support and expertise. Watch showreels demonstrating the work of our production service company Partners facilitating shoots worldwide. Read on for more details.

Why choose PSN for your commercial film (TVC) project?

1. Logistics & Operations

PSN Partner service companies provide comprehensive support to manage the practicalities of international shoots:

• Local Production Support: We provide full local shoot support worldwide, emphasizing our expertise in all that is seen and unseen on location.
• Crew & Equipment: PSN connects producers with top-drawer professionals in all departments and their crews to devise, design, build, and execute a wide range of production briefs. Our production service company Partners also offer guidance on locally available equipment and talent.
• Location Scouting: PSN utilizes local expertise to find suitable real-life locations, such as diverse architecture, seasides, mountains, and deserts.
• Talent Management: PSN Partners work with producer clients to negotiate talent rates that will attract suitable cast and potentially lead to savings compared to standard rate tables.
• Specialized Production: Our production service company partners are well-versed at supporting still photography in tandem with a film shoot and can facilitate remote shoots that enable quick turnaround while reducing a project’s carbon footprint.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

PSN acts as a crucial partner in ensuring legal adherence and simplifying bureaucratic hurdles:

• Permit Expertise: We provide local knowledge about permit parameters, streamlining the process of obtaining necessary permissions for filming.
• Risk Mitigation: PSN aims to shelter producers from the risks associated with filming abroad, guiding them through unfamiliar legal and regulatory landscapes.
• Local Entity Requirement: PSN’s model inherently addresses the need for a local legal entity that complies with local labor laws and is answerable to local suppliers and location owners. Foreign producers tapping into local incentives also must do so through a locally registered production service company like PSN partners.

3. Financial & Incentive Management

PSN provides direct support in navigating the complex world of film incentives and financial optimization:

• Cost Efficiency: PSN Partners ensure foreign producers save on Value Added Tax (VAT) in many countries and negotiate deals with local suppliers that can more than offset their standard service markup. Their approach is centered on delivering cost-effective, quality results within the available budget.
• Incentive Access & Guidance: PSN facilitates access to cash rebates and tax credits available in producers of commercial projects in countries like Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Jordan, Serbia, Uruguay, United States, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and the US Virgin Islands. Click here to read more.
• Application Process: PSN guides producers through the incentive application process, which often requires comprehensive documentation (like scripts, budgets, and rights agreements) and specific language submissions. The Partner service companies that make up PSN enable foreign producers to apply for pre-approval of cash rebates through locally registered production service companies, which is often a prerequisite.

4. Communication & Relationship Management

PSN emphasizes a collaborative and professional approach to working with commercial producers:

• Holistic & Mindful Approach: PSN works with producers in a holistic manner, pursuing the best creative results within their available budget. The production service company Partners of PSN acknowledge that one size does not fit all in our creative industry.
• Professionalism & Detail: We assure that no matter the scope of the project, all are given the same amount of detail and professionalism.
• Guidance & Trust: PSN aims to safely guide producers to boldly go where they’ve never gone before, fostering trust through a no-nonsense production workflow.
• Balanced Approach: In response to the pursuit of “Fast, Good, and Cheap”, we empower commercial producers to achieve production that is “Sustainable, Personalized, and Diverse”.

PSN leverages its global network of local production service company Partners and specialized expertise to provide a comprehensive solution for commercial film producers navigating the complexities of international shoots.

PSN is a business member of AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers in USA) and works frequently with members of other leading industry entities like APA (Advertising Producers Association in UK) and CFPE (Commercial Film Producers of Europe).

Watch more showreels of commercial film work executed by PSN Partners on our YouTube playlist.