Production Assistants
Reliable PAs and runners keeping your Colombian production running smoothly from Bogotá to Medellín.
Film production in Colombia demands PAs who understand the local environment — from navigating Bogotá's production infrastructure to coordinating 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 equipment to coordinating extras and running errands across the country.
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, professional 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 navigate local vendors, transport routes, and regional protocols so your production never misses a beat.
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Bilingual Support
English and Spanish-speaking PAs who bridge the gap between international 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 production logistics across Colombia's diverse regions.
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Resourceful & Adaptable
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 productions accessing the Colombia Film Law Incentive.
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 productions. PA day-rates and overtime 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.
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.
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 every shooting day.
ACT 03
FAQ
PA Department Expertise
What do production assistants do on a Colombian set?
PAs provide essential support across all aspects of production — from set lockups and talent escort to equipment handling and office administration. In Colombia, they also help navigate local logistics, vendor relationships, and location-specific requirements that international crews may not be familiar with.
Do your PAs speak English?
Yes, we provide bilingual PAs fluent in both English and Spanish for international productions. They communicate effectively with your crew while navigating local vendors, authorities, and situations that require Spanish language skills.
What are typical working hours for PAs in Colombia?
Shooting days in Colombia typically run 10-14 hours, with flexible scheduling norms. Overtime rates apply beyond standard hours, and weekend and holiday premiums are regulated by labor law.
How quickly can you staff PAs?
For planned productions, we recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. However, we maintain relationships with reliable PAs across Colombia for last-minute needs and can often staff additional positions with 24-48 hours notice.
Do you provide overnight or weekend PAs?
Yes, we staff PAs for all schedules including overnight shoots, weekend work, and split days. Colombian labor law provides crew protections with regulations covering overtime, rest periods, and social security contributions. The film industry benefits from flexible scheduling norms.
What experience do your PAs have?
Our PA roster ranges from entry-level professionals eager to learn to experienced PAs with multiple feature credits on Colombian productions. We match experience levels to your needs — key positions get experienced PAs while general support can develop newer talent.
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ACT 04 — On Set
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