Planning a shoot in Western Australia? Whether it's a few days of pickups or a full series, we'll help you get here, get the permissions right, and get the story.
Nexus Point Pictures is a documentary and factual production company based in Fremantle, Perth. We know the factual format, we know the state, and we've spent years working with communities across WA.
How we can help
Production Crew
For productions that need experienced hands on the ground in WA.
- Broadcast-ready shooting PD
- Local camera and sound crew, sourced for your shoot
- Connections to the right cultural advisors for where you're filming
Local Fixer
For productions that've got it mostly covered and just need someone on the ground.
- Visa supporter letters for crew coming in on the Temporary Activity (408) visa
- Permits: local councils, national parks (DBCA), Aboriginal lands and heritage sites (DPLH)
- Location scouting and recces
- Local crew, gear hire and logistics
- Connections to cultural advisors for where you're filming
Line Production
For when you need someone to run the Australian leg.
Everything in Local Fixer, plus:
- Budgets, scheduling and production management
- Crewing and contracting
- Insurance, safety and compliance
- Cultural protocols and consent, done properly
Co-Production
For projects that want an Australian partner, not just a service company.
If your story has real roots here, let's talk about making it together. As a co-producer we bring creative input, local access, and potentially Australian funding pathways, including state and federal screen agencies and official treaty co-productions.
Filming in WA: the quick version
- Visas: most overseas doco crews use the 408 Entertainment visa. Short shoots lodged from overseas usually just need a supporter.
- Permits: councils, national parks and Aboriginal lands all have separate processes. Some take weeks.
- Seasons: the north has a wet season (roughly Nov–Apr), and summer can be ceremony time in some remote communities. Location decides your dates, not the other way round.
- Distance: WA is huge! Perth to Broome is over 2,000km. This is a 2.5-hour flight. Plan travel days, contigency and get some local support.
Filming on Country
Many productions come to WA to explore First Nations stories or want to film on public or First Nations land. Getting that right isn't a tick-box exercise.
Every community has its own protocols, and the right person to speak for one place isn't the right person for the next. We work with you to build a proper cultural plan: find the right people, allow time for real consultation and consent, ensure participants are paid and their cultural knowledge is respected, and follow Screen Australia's Pathways & Protocols.
Tell us where you want to film, and we'll help you find the right way in.
Crew for hire
Experienced WA-based crew who know broadcast, know the country and can hit the ground running. Book a single shooter for a day or a full unit for the whole shoot.
Camera Crew
Observational, interview and cinema-style shooting.
- Broadcast-ready shooting PDs and self-shooting directors
- Camera operators for actuality, interviews and set-ups
- CASA-licensed drone operator
Sound Recordists
Clean sound in the field, wherever the story goes.
- Location sound for documentary and factual work
- Radio mics, boom and multi-track recording
- Timecode sync with camera
Field Producers
Local producers who keep the shoot moving.
- Field producers and APs with local knowledge
- Researchers, contributor wrangling and releases
- Day-to-day scheduling, call sheets and logistics
- Community and cultural liaison on location
Supporting Crew
The people who make a shoot run smoothly.
- Production assistants and runners
- Drivers, 4WD and remote travel logistics
- Data wrangling and rushes upload
- Remote-area first aid and safety planning
Who we've worked with
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Nexus Point Pictures acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land on which Fremantle office is located and pays respect to all Traditional Owners of Country across the State of Western Australia and their Elders past and present.