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Pre-Production Services
Our team handles production planning, creative development, and logistics worldwide. We keep your shoot on schedule, on budget, and true to your vision.
Planning with Precision
Comprehensive Pre-Production Services
From initial concept to production-ready plans, our team sets the foundation for successful films, TV, commercials, and digital content around the world.
Creative Excellence
Our creative team has worked with KBS, MBC, SBS, Netflix Korea, and global co-production projects. Together we build scripts and storyboards that appeal to viewers in Korea and worldwide.
Strategic Planning
Our line producers know Korean won budgets and KOFIC incentive programs inside out. They plan each shoot around national holidays, union rules, and the weather at every filming site.
Local Expertise
Our fixers cover every major Korean filming region. That spans Seoul's Gangnam district, Busan's coastal areas, Jeju Island's natural landscapes, and the historic sites of Gyeongju.
Service Catalog
Our Pre-Production Services
Every phase is covered—creative development, casting, permits, budgeting, crew, logistics, and compliance.
Creative & Development
Linked ServicesScriptwriting
We adapt global scripts for Korean viewers and write fresh content too. Dialogue can be Korean, English, or bilingual to reach both home and global audiences.
Script Consultation
Our team gives scene-by-scene feedback that catches pacing problems, weak structure, and dialogue issues early. We flag them before extra filming days drive up your costs.
Storyboarding
Our team builds frame-by-frame visual plans that set camera angles, actor positions, and special effects needs. We lock these down before you spend a won at Korean filming sites.
Concept Development
Our developers shape the story direction, visual style, and narrative structure. The goal is work that draws in both Korean and global viewers.
Creative Direction
Our creative director keeps every visual and storytelling element consistent, from the first look development stage right through to delivery. Along the way we tune the work to fit Korean design rules and global design principles.
Moodboards
We set the visual direction with reference images, color palettes, and style frames before work begins. Each one is chosen to suit Korean film production settings.
Pitch Decks
Investor decks pull together loglines, budget figures, cast attachments, and visual treatments. We tailor each one to suit Korean studios, TV networks, and global funding organizations.
Casting & Talent
Linked ServicesCasting Services
We give you access to Korean actors, K-drama talent, bilingual performers, models, and background extras. Our network of Seoul and regional casting directors connects straight to the major agencies.
Voiceover Casting
We provide Native Korean voice talent for narration, dubbing, and ADR work from Seoul recording studios. International productions can direct these sessions remotely.
Talent Coordination
We handle the logistics: call times, transport, costume measurement sessions, and on-set scheduling. That lets your Korean and international actors focus on their performances.
Union Management
Working with Korean performers means knowing their contracts, agency agreements, and co-production talent arrangements. Our team manages all of it under the rules of the local entertainment industry.
Location & Permits
Linked ServicesLocation Scouting
We find traditional hanok villages, modern Seoul architecture, Busan's coastal areas, and Jeju's volcanic landscapes. Each site comes with detailed photo reports and confirmed access.
Location Management
Our team runs everything on site during Korean film productions. That covers owner relations, neighbor interactions, parking, power distribution, and crowd management.
Permit Acquisition
We handle the paperwork with Seoul Film Commission, KOFIC, local district offices, and private property owners. That frees your team to focus on the creative work.
Site Surveys
Our team runs technical site checks at your chosen Korean production sites. We assess power supply, wire placement, sun patterns, and any noise that could disturb a take.
Production Insurance
We arrange equipment coverage, liability protection, and E&O policies for your shoot. Each one meets the demands of Korean location owners, global distributors, and co-production partners.
Budgeting & Scheduling
Linked ServicesProduction Budgeting
We build line-item budgets in Korean won using Movie Magic and Excel. Each one factors in local labor costs, KOFIC incentives, and currency exchange rates.
Cost Estimation
Our estimates help you choose between Seoul, Busan, Gyeonggi-do, and other regions. We size each one to fit your commercial, documentary, or feature production.
Production Scheduling
We use stripboard scheduling to map actor availability, site access, and shoot dates. The plan works around Korean national holidays and the seasonal weather that affects each location.
Call Sheets
Your crew gets daily call sheets before each workday begins. Every sheet lists location addresses, the weather, and emergency contacts in both Korean and English.
Crew & Logistics
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We track your budget day by day so costs stay in check. This shields Korean production schedules from surprises and keeps spending under control.
Crew Hiring
Our network of Korean film professionals gives you vetted DPs, gaffers, sound mixers, and department heads. They work across Seoul, Busan, and other regional production areas.
Local Fixers
Our field staff solve problems on the spot, knowing how Korean businesses work and following every law. They keep the production running even when surprises hit.
Travel Logistics
We arrange flights, hotels, ground transport, and visa documents for your crew. This covers every international team member coming to film in South Korea.
Equipment Planning
We handle camera, grip, and lighting rentals through Korean rental houses. Many offer crewed packages for productions that need technical support on set.
Catering Services
We serve on-set meals that meet dietary requirements and follow Korean workplace rules. Good catering keeps the day moving, even on remote production shoots.
Legal & Administrative
Linked ServicesContract Management
We draft three kinds of agreements: crew employment contracts, talent deals, and vendor contracts. Each one meets both Korean labor regulations and worldwide production guidelines.
Talent Releases
We prepare on-camera appearance releases, likeness rights forms, and data handling agreements. All of them follow Korean privacy regulations and clear the way for global distribution.
Location Agreements
We set access terms that protect Korean property owners and local authorities. Each agreement spells out the security deposit, usage limits, and who covers any damage.
Licensing & Rights
We secure the rights you need: music licensing, archival video, and trademark permission. That clears your content for broadcast, streaming, and theatrical release in Korea and global markets.
Health & Safety Compliance
We build risk assessments and on-set safety protocols for stunt work, special effects, and tough filming locations. Each plan is developed with Korean safety authorities.
Why Fixers in Korea
Why Choose Fixers in Korea for Pre-Production
Integrated creative, logistics, and compliance backed by seasoned producers and local fixers.
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Proven Expertise
Our team leads the field across every format and budget, trusted by global broadcasters.
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Fast Response
We turn around quotes, permits, and scheduling updates in 24 to 48 hours.
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Global Network
We have on-the-ground partners in 100+ countries and handle local permits for you.
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Full Service
We cover the whole job, from concept and casting to legal, logistics, and delivery.
On Location
End-to-end Korea pre-production run from a Seoul base
Seoul is a natural command centre for pre-production across South Korea. From here you can reach the historic streets of Bukchon, the modern districts of Gangnam, and the coastal city of Busan in a single working day. Our team runs full production planning and creative development for global clients. We set up local schedules, permits, and logistics so your shoot launches on time and on vision. Whether your project sits in the capital or spreads out to Jeju Island or the Gangwon highlands, we handle the groundwork.
Schedules built on real KOFIC approval windows, Seoul Film Commission lead times, and Korean crew availability — never optimistic guesses about any of them.
Our process starts with Concept Development, where we shape a clear creative brief with your team. From there we move into Scriptwriting and Storyboarding, which give every team a shared visual language. Our casting leads handle Casting and Talent sourcing across Seoul and Busan, drawing on verified local talent pools. We prepare Moodboards and Pitch Decks to broadcast-ready standards. Before a single camera rolls, our Script Consultation service checks that dialogue and narrative structure hold up for both Korean and global audiences.
Solid planning sits at the centre of every shoot we run. Our line producers build a master schedule that maps cast availability, location access, and crew calls onto a single stripboard. We work backward from your delivery date and read each step against real Korean lead times. That means KOFIC application windows, Seoul Film Commission approvals, and the studio booking calendars at Paju Studio Cube and Namyangju Studio Tricky. We flag the long-lead items first, so nothing critical slips to the final week of prep.
Permits and compliance run on their own track from day one. Our fixers file location paperwork with the Seoul Film Commission, the Busan Film Commission, and local district offices. Heritage sites such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung need Korea Heritage Service sign-off, and drone work needs MOLIT airspace clearance. Shoots near the DMZ require Ministry of National Defense coordination well ahead of the date. We also build KOSHA-aligned safety plans for stunts, special effects, and demanding terrain in the national parks.
Budgeting is where we turn ambition into a workable plan. We build line-item budgets in Korean Won, with the 10% VAT shown clearly and the KOFIC incentive modelled for qualifying foreign productions. Each cost sits against local labour rates and current exchange figures, so overseas clients see the true landed spend. We set fair payment terms with vendors and talent agencies, and stage deposits against milestones. When a target number is tight, we say so early and reshape the schedule, locations, or crew rather than hide the gap.
Crew sourcing and the documentation handoff close out our prep. We draw vetted DPs, gaffers, and department heads from our Korean network across Seoul, Busan, and the regional hubs. Our coordinators book talent through the major Seoul agencies and handle releases under PIPA and portrait-rights rules. At the end of prep, your production team receives a full package: call sheets in Korean and English, signed permits, location agreements, insurance certificates, and the shooting schedule. Everything is indexed so the line producer can hand it straight to each department head.
FAQs
Pre-Production FAQs
Clear answers on timelines, coverage, and how we tailor planning to your production.
What's included in pre-production services?
Pre-production covers a lot of ground. We break down the script and build the schedule, then scout locations in Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and every part of Korea. We cast actors through our agency connections and pull crew from our OK'd database. We also build the budget in Korean currency with KOFIC incentive calculations, and we submit permits to Seoul Film Commission and local district offices. Your team gets the full production-ready package when filming starts.
How long does pre-production take?
For feature films, locking locations, casting actors, and wrapping KOFIC forms takes at least 8 to 12 weeks. Commercials run two to four weeks when the locations are open and the actors have simple needs. Documentaries depend on researchers lining up interviews with subjects who are ready to film. We can move faster when you need it, but Korean permit approvals set fixed windows that no one can skip.
Do you work with international productions shooting in Korea?
That's our specialty. We bridge the gap between global productions and Korean crews, vendors, and authorities. Our team handles it all, from gear import records to setup with Korean agencies and KOFIC co-production incentive applications. Most of our clients are US, European, Japanese, and Chinese productions filming on Korean soil.
Can you work within a specific budget?
We build budgets in Korean won with line items that match how the Korean industry works. If you have a target number, we'll tell you honestly what it can buy. That might mean shifting the shooting schedule, finding other locations, or reshaping the crew. We'd rather talk straight up front than hand you a budget surprise mid-production.
What happens if permits get denied or locations fall through?
It happens, and we plan for it. Every location package includes backups, and we keep strong ties with Korean property owners and film commissions for last-minute changes. Our location managers have found same-week replacements for everything from traditional hanok shoots to modern Seoul office interiors when the original plan fell through.
On Set
Ready to Start Your Pre-Production?
We'll build a production-ready plan with detailed budgets, schedules, and permitting needs for your project.