Production Assistants
Reliable PAs and runners keeping your Colombian production running smoothly from Bogotá to Medellín.
Here is how this works in practice. Film production in Colombia demands PAs who know the local environment — from handling Bogotá's production infrastructure to setting up logistics in Medellín and beyond. Our production assistants know the vendors, the routes, and the protocols that keep Colombian shoots running on schedule. They handle everything from distributing call sheets and managing gear to setting up extras and running errands across the country.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with dependable production assistants through NeedAFixer's Colombia network. Our PAs bring hands-on experience from features, commercials, and series shot across Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, and beyond. Each PA arrives ready to support your crew with local knowledge, pro discipline, and the energy that long shooting days demand.
ACT 01
Capabilities
Complete PA Services
From set support to office administration, our production assistants provide the reliable help your production needs to operate efficiently.
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Set PAs
- On-set support
- Lock-ups & crowd control
- Talent escort
- Walkie distribution
- General set assistance
On-Set Support
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Office PAs
- Production office support
- Phone & communication
- Filing & organization
- Copying & distribution
- General admin tasks
Office Operations
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Runners & Drivers
- Equipment pickups
- Catering runs
- Document delivery
- Airport transfers
- General errands
Logistics Support
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Equipment Support
- Equipment loading
- Truck organization
- Gear distribution
- Inventory assistance
- Wrap support
Physical Support
ACT 02
Why Us
Why Choose Our Production Assistants
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Local Knowledge
Our PAs know Colombia inside out — from Bogotá studio complexes to location logistics in Medellín and Cartagena. They handle local vendors, transport routes, and regional protocols so your production never misses a beat.
02.
Bilingual Support
English and Spanish-speaking PAs who bridge the gap between global crews and local vendors. No language barriers slowing down your production in Colombia.
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Studio Familiarity
Our PAs know the key facilities including TIS Studios, RCN Studios, and Caracol Studios in Bogotá, as well as location-based shoot logistics across Colombia's varied regions.
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Resourceful & Adaptable
Here is how the work shapes up. When plans change — and they always do — our PAs solve problems on the fly. Whether it's sourcing a last-minute prop, finding an alternative route, or handling an unexpected vendor issue, they keep your Colombian production moving.
On Location
Bilingual PA pools fed by Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena film-school pipelines
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our Colombia production-assistant roster is fed by the country's strongest film-school pipelines. Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá, the PUJ Centro Ático at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad de los Andes, the Escuela de Cine Black María, the Politécnico Grancolombiano cinema programme, and the Eafit and Bolivariana film tracks in Medellín. The result is a deep bench of bilingual EN/ES PAs who already know call-sheet structure, ACA (Asociación Colombiana de Actores) shift conventions, lock-up etiquette, walkie-channel discipline, and the practical reality of supporting global shoots accessing the Colombia Film Law Incentive.
Here is how the picture comes together. They are ACA-registered where applicable, comfortable on union and non-union sets, and rotate fluidly between feature, series, commercial and documentary work for Dynamo Studios, 64-A Films, Rhayuela, Caracol Televisión and RCN shoots. PA day-rates and late hours structures are quoted in Colombian pesos against ACA conventions, with weekend and holiday premiums handled cleanly so the production accountant has no surprises on the weekly payroll reconciliation back to Proimágenes Colombia.
Here is what we have to work with. On the ground, our Bogotá hub PA pool covers TIS Studios, RCN Studios and Caracol Studios shoots plus the heritage-zone permit envelope of La Candelaria and the ZTL-equivalent restrictions imposed by Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá. The Medellín hub PA pool services Comuna 13, El Poblado, the Aburrá Valley and the Coffee Region day-trips out into Salento, Filandia and the Cocora Valley. The Cartagena PA pool is built around Walled City pedestrian-only zones — runners on motorbike-couriers, hand-trolleys for camera carts on cobbled streets, and Bocagrande basecamp logistics through the colonial gates.
Here is the layout. Cali and the Valle del Cauca PA bench handles salsa-scene shoots and Pacific-coast jump-off points to Buenaventura and Bahía Solano. Talent-escort, crowd lock-up, walkie distribution, call-sheet runs and craft-services rotation are standard. Drivers carry valid Colombian licences and know city traffic patterns, mountain road conditions, and the altitude-acclimatisation rhythm global crews need on arrival into Bogotá. Bilingual EN/ES communication bridges global clients and local vendors, authorities and ACA crew across each shooting day.
ACT 03
FAQ
PA Department Expertise
What do production assistants do on a Colombian set?
Here is the breakdown. PAs give key support across all aspects of production — from set lockups and talent escort to gear handling and office admin. In Colombia, they also help handle local logistics, vendor relationships, and location-specific needs that global crews may not be familiar with.
Do your PAs speak English?
Yes, we give bilingual PAs fluent in both English and Spanish for global shoots. They communicate effectively with your crew while handling local vendors, authorities, and situations that need Spanish language skills.
What are typical working hours for PAs in Colombia?
Shooting days in Colombia mostly run 10-14 hours, with flexible scheduling norms. Late hours rates apply beyond standard hours. Weekend and holiday premiums are regulated by labor law.
How quickly can you staff PAs?
For planned shoots, we recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. However, we keep relationships with reliable PAs across Colombia for last-minute needs and can often staff extra positions with 24-48 hours notice.
Do you provide overnight or weekend PAs?
Yes, we staff PAs for all schedules including all-night shoots, weekend work, and split days. Colombian labor law gives crew protections with rules covering late hours, rest periods, and social security inputs. The film industry gains from flexible scheduling norms.
What experience do your PAs have?
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our PA roster ranges from entry-level pros eager to learn to skilled PAs with many feature credits on Colombian shoots. We match experience levels to your needs — key positions get skilled PAs while general support can develop newer talent.
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ACT 04 — On Set
Need Production Assistants?
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