Filming Facility: Excellent
For any international production, weather is a key factor—one that can make or break your shoot schedule. Unfamiliar climate patterns can lead to delays, budget overruns, or lost shooting days.
Winter (December to February)
Choosing the right location is not just about looks – it’s about accessibility, permits, infrastructure and how well the location fits your script and visual story.
Filming outdoors offers natural beauty, but it also brings unpredictable challenges—weather changes, noise disruptions, and location limitations. When your production demands full control over lighting, sound, and environment, studio shooting becomes essential.
Many productions focus on Helsinki only, neglecting other Finnish cities that offer equally stunning visuals, infrastructure and professionals. Limiting your scope can mean missing out on perfect locations for your story.
When considering a foreign filming destination, one of the biggest concerns is reliability—can the country handle large-scale productions? Are there successful examples to prove its capability?
Budgeting for an international shoot can be tricky—hidden costs, unclear local rates and unexpected permit fees can quickly blow your budget.
Filming in areas with environmental, cultural or legal sensitivities can be complicated if not done with precision. From protected wilderness areas to indigenous territories, filming blindly in these regions can stop production or damage your reputation.
Filming permits through foreign bureaucracies can be time-consuming, frustrating and prone to miscommunication – especially with local municipalities, protected zones or multi-location shoots.
• Commercial Shoots: Depending on the location and nature of the shoot, fees may apply—especially for city streets, historic areas, or high-traffic tourist spots.
• Police and Road Use Coordination: If you need street closures or police escorts, these must be booked in advance. World Production Service liaises with authorities directly to secure what’s needed.
• Language Barrier: Although English is widely spoken, permit documentation is typically in Finnish. Our local production company Helsinki experts, handles all translation and submission tasks for you.
Hiring a good and reliable crew for international shooting can be tough. You need professionals who are not only skilled but also know the local regulations, logistics and potential challenges that can happen on set.
The visual elements of a production, from set design to costumes, can make or break a film or video project. Without a skilled and experienced art department, key creative elements like set design, props and costumes won’t align with the project’s vision and the quality of your production will suffer.
Renting high-quality film equipment in a foreign country can be a real headache. Bad or old gear can ruin the production, cause delays, bad shooting conditions, and compromise your project’s look.
Securing the right talent for your production can be one of the most time-consuming and challenging aspects of filmmaking. Without access to a diverse range of skilled actors and crew members, your project may struggle to meet its creative expectations.
Post-production is where a film, video, or documentary truly comes to life, but managing this complex process abroad can lead to complications—especially if you’re not familiar with local studios, talent, or technology. Without high-quality VFX or animation, your vision may not be fully realized, potentially impacting the project’s impact.