Production in Chile is beautiful, rewarding, and unforgiving. The locations are world-class, but the logistics can be a minefield.
ABSA Films provides fixer and service production in Chile for international clients filming commercials, documentaries, television, branded content, and photography.
We secure permits, scout locations, vet crews, coordinate equipment, manage logistics, and lock down the details before you land.
No “mañana.” No surprises. Just execution.
From broadcast commercials to international documentaries, ABSA Films has coordinated complex film and TV productions throughout Chile. Explore how we solve real-world production challenges for global agencies and teams:
Permits & Access: Navigating local regulations, parks, and urban spaces seamlessly.
Crew Sourcing: Assembling elite, bilingual local crews tailored to your workflow.
Equipment Infrastructure: Sourcing current, industry-standard gear packages.
Remote Logistics: Managing basecamps and transport in Chile’s most extreme environments.
Project: Nissan Pole to Pole Expedition
Client: Fifty One Films (UK) | NISSAN
Project Details: 4-day rolling shoot | Atacama Desert & Andes | 8-person international team | High-altitude service
Challenge: Fifty One Films needed rapid local infrastructure for a fast-paced, rolling production tracking the Nissan Ariya across northern Chile. Operating at extreme altitudes between 2,400m (7,874 ft) and 4,600m (15,091 ft) created challenging hurdles, including strict environmental permitting, intense physical demands on the UK/US teams, and remote gear reliability.
Solution: ABSA Films provided turnkey service production, managing all high-altitude logistics, specialized transport, lodging, and sensitive clearance permits. We deployed an elite, bilingual local crew (1st AC, 2nd AC, and two drone pilots) to seamlessly operate premium ARRI Alexa LF and DJI Inspire 3 systems under extreme atmospheric pressures.
Result: A flawless, incident-free shoot delivering breathtaking commercial footage. By anchoring all complex local variables, ABSA Films allowed the international crew to focus entirely on creative execution, keeping Nissan’s global marketing campaign on schedule.
Project: HBO Sports: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Client: HBO
Project Details: 5-day mountain shoot | Portillo Ski Resort (Andes) | 5-person US network team | Premium sports documentary
Challenge: HBO Sports needed immediate logistical and technical support to shoot a feature episode on Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin at Portillo Ski Resort (164km from Santiago). Capturing network-standard interviews and high-speed alpine B-roll required heavy grip, lighting, and audio gear deployed safely into a rugged mountain environment.
Solution: ABSA Films coordinated all alpine logistics and equipment transport from Santiago. We supplied the complete technical infrastructure—including comprehensive audio, lighting, and grip packages—and embedded a seasoned, bilingual local crew (gaffer, audio mixer, and drone pilot) to seamlessly support the visiting US network team.
Result: A highly efficient, flawless 5-day shoot that delivered pristine broadcast interviews and cinematic action footage. By supplying elite local talent and a robust technical package, ABSA Films ensured the US network team executed their creative vision perfectly while maintaining HBO’s strict premium production standards.
Quick answers to the most common operational and logistical questions regarding filming in Chile with ABSA Films.
Urban & Public Locations: 5 to 10 business days.
National Parks & Protected Landscapes (CONAF): 2 to 4 weeks.
ABSA Advantage: We manage all municipal filings, local police notifications, and community clearances directly.
Yes. Chile is a full ATA Carnet member country.
ABSA Advantage: We coordinate with local clearing agents at Santiago International Airport (SCL) to ensure your camera packages and technical hardware clear customs quickly and duty-free.
Yes. Every core crew member deployed by ABSA Films (including 1st ACs, Gaffers, Sound Mixers, and UAV Pilots) is fully fluent in both English and Spanish.
This eliminates communication barriers between your visiting creative team and the local technical infrastructure.
We specialize in remote environment coordination—from the sub-zero alpine heights of Portillo to the high-altitude expanses of the Atacama Desert (up to 4,600 meters / 15,000+ feet).
Our Infrastructure: We provide specialized tracking vehicles, heavy-duty basecamp arrays, Starlink remote connectivity, and certified wilderness safety medics.
Commercial drone operations are tightly monitored by the DGAC (Chile’s civil aviation authority).
Compliance: ABSA Films uses certified, insured local UAV pilots and manages the mandatory SARPAS flight plan submissions for urban, restricted, or night-flight airspace.
We provide transparent, standardized international line-item budgets broken down in USD or local currency.
Wrap-ups include fully itemized receipts, clear digital tracking logs, and transparent local crew payroll compliance to match global agency auditing standards.
24-Hour Mobilization: We are structured for extreme agility and can have boots on the ground anywhere in Chile within 24 hours of a project greenlight.
Instant Support: We immediately activate our local network to lock down bilingual crew, source emergency gear replacements, and secure transport on a moment’s notice.
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