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ORBIS Production is a leading, multi-award-winning full-service film, video and photo production company in Italy, providing end-to-end production support for international brands, agencies and production partners.

ORBIS Production was founded in 2009 by experienced industry professionals and has been operating continuously for over 15 years in the film, video and photo production industry in Italy.

Our experience is based on hands-on production work delivered year after year, resulting in mature workflows, deep local knowledge and an award-winning production team accustomed to working with international brands, agencies and production partners across Italy.

ORBIS Production provides full-service film, video and photo production in Italy, supporting projects from creative development and pre-production through production, post-production and final delivery.

Our services include film production in Italy, video production in Italy and photo production in Italy, as well as commercials, branded content, fashion films, corporate productions, photography and live event coverage in Italy. We act as a single, full-service production partner in Italy, managing production services, locations, crews, equipment, logistics and post-production nationwide.

The production process typically begins with an initial briefing, either via call or written brief. ORBIS Production reviews the scope, timelines and creative requirements before proposing a structured approach tailored to film, video or photo production in Italy, ensuring feasibility, efficiency and alignment with international production standards.

To prepare an accurate estimate, we usually request details such as production type, number of shoot days, locations in Italy, crew scale, deliverables and intended usage. Even preliminary information allows us to provide early guidance and realistic production budgeting in Italy.

Yes. We frequently support clients during early planning stages, offering production feasibility assessments related to locations, permits, schedules, seasonality and logistics across Italy, helping decision-makers assess risks and opportunities before committing.

ORBIS Production works both directly with brands and in collaboration with agencies or international production companies, adapting our role as a full-service production partner or local production support in Italy.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with external directors, photographers, creative agencies and in-house teams, ensuring seamless integration while managing local production workflows, logistics and coordination in Italy.

Flexibility is a core part of our full-service production model. We are structured to adjust crew size, equipment, schedules and locations efficiently if creative or logistical requirements evolve during production.

We operate with clear communication structures, defined points of contact and regular updates, ensuring transparency across pre-production, production and post-production for international film and video productions in Italy.

Yes. We have extensive experience handling time-sensitive productions, including campaigns, launches and events, where strict timelines and coordinated execution are essential.

All changes are handled through a structured change-management process, assessing impact on budget, schedule and logistics to ensure informed decisions and controlled execution.

Yes. We regularly manage productions delivering multiple formats, versions and assets, including social, digital, broadcast and print, ensuring consistency across film, video and photo deliverables.

Our Italian producers are actively present on set, overseeing production management, department coordination, problem-solving and ensuring that production standards are met throughout filming in Italy.

We work with a trusted national network, selecting crews, suppliers and service providers based on the specific needs of each production rather than fixed packages.

Yes. We frequently guide first-time productions through Italian production workflows, local regulations, permits and regional differences, ensuring clarity and confidence throughout the process.

We provide clear cost breakdowns, structured estimates and open communication, allowing clients to track production spending and make informed decisions at every stage.

Yes. Many clients work with ORBIS Production on ongoing campaigns or multi-phase projects, benefiting from continuity, accumulated knowledge and streamlined workflows.

Clients can expect a reliable, full-service production partner in Italy, offering clarity, structured workflows, proactive problem-solving and high production value across film, video and photo productions.

Pre-production with ORBIS Production includes creative development, budgeting, scheduling, casting coordination, location planning, crew structuring and logistics preparation. Our pre-production process is designed to support film production in Italy, video production in Italy and photo production in Italy with clarity and control from the outset.

Yes. We support creative development in pre-production, providing input on concepts, visual approaches, formats and feasibility while aligning creative ambition with production realities in Italy.

Yes. ORBIS Production provides detailed production budgets and cost estimates in Italy, tailored to the project scope, locations, crew scale and deliverables, ensuring transparency and realistic planning.

Pre-production should ideally begin as early as possible, especially for productions requiring permits, multiple locations or complex logistics. Early pre-production allows for better scheduling, cost control and risk management.

Yes. We manage production scheduling and timeline planning, coordinating pre-production milestones, shoot days and post-production delivery according to international workflows.

Yes. We manage casting and talent coordination in Italy, including sourcing, negotiations, contracts, scheduling and on-set talent management for film, video and photo productions.

Yes. Pre-production includes location planning and early location scouting in Italy, advising on feasibility, seasonality, access, permits and logistics across Italy.

Yes. We often begin pre-production before final locations are locked, allowing creative and logistical planning to progress in parallel.

Yes. ORBIS Production structures crew planning and department coordination during pre-production, selecting the appropriate team for each project’s scale and technical needs.

Absolutely. We guide international clients through Italian production workflows, regulations and regional considerations, ensuring clarity and confidence before production begins.

Yes. Filming permits, local authority coordination and compliance planning are an integral part of our pre-production services in Italy.

Yes. We provide production feasibility assessments, identifying potential risks related to locations, timing, weather, permits and logistics in Italy.

Yes. We specialise in pre-production planning for multi-location productions, coordinating schedules, travel, logistics and regional requirements across Italy.

Yes. ORBIS Production integrates seamlessly with agency producers, line producers and external production teams, supporting pre-production while respecting existing structures.

Yes. Pre-production includes call sheets, production schedules, crew lists and technical documentation, prepared according to international standards.

Yes. We regularly manage combined photo and video pre-production, optimising crews, schedules and resources for integrated productions in Italy.

Yes. Pre-production includes technical planning, such as camera systems, lighting approaches, crew requirements and equipment coordination.

Effective pre-production ensures smoother shoots, controlled budgets, realistic schedules and higher production value, reducing risk during filming in Italy.

Yes. Pre-production is managed by experienced producers and production managers, drawing on ORBIS Production’s 15+ years of experience in Italy.

Yes. ORBIS Production frequently manages remote pre-production for international clients, coordinating creative reviews, budgeting, scheduling, location planning and technical preparation through structured calls, documentation and visual references before teams arrive in Italy.

Yes. We regularly support advertising and creative agencies during pre-production in Italy, providing production planning, budgeting, feasibility checks and scheduling while aligning with agency-led creative direction.

Yes. Pre-production often includes early post-production planning, such as delivery formats, timelines, workflows and technical requirements, ensuring a smooth transition from production to post-production.

We manage approval workflows during pre-production, coordinating client, agency and creative sign-offs on budgets, schedules, locations and treatments to avoid delays once production begins.

Yes. Pre-production includes seasonality and weather assessments, helping clients select the best timing and locations in Italy based on light conditions, climate and regional factors.

Yes. We support legal and compliance planning during pre-production, ensuring productions meet Italian regulations, safety requirements and contractual obligations before filming begins.

Risk management is integrated into pre-production through feasibility analysis, contingency planning and realistic scheduling, reducing exposure to delays or unexpected costs during production.

Yes. ORBIS Production is experienced in accelerated pre-production, supporting projects with tight timelines while maintaining control, clarity and production quality.

Yes. We support pre-production for hybrid projects, including filmed content combined with live or event elements, aligning schedules, crews and technical requirements early.

Pre-production planning is aligned closely with creative treatments, storyboards and visual references, ensuring logistical decisions support the creative intent.

Full-service pre-production provides clear oversight, unified planning and reduced fragmentation, allowing ORBIS Production to act as a single production partner responsible for preparation, coordination and execution.

Location scouting in Italy often begins during pre-production at a strategic level, focusing on creative direction, feasibility, logistics and budget implications before full scouting and permitting are initiated.

Yes. Location scouting in Italy is an essential part of pre-production, as early location decisions directly affect scheduling, crew size, logistics, transport and overall production costs.

Yes. During pre-production, ORBIS Production provides early guidance for location scouting in Italy, helping clients understand which types of locations are realistic and efficient before committing to in-depth scouts.

Absolutely. Pre-production includes feasibility checks for location scouting in Italy, assessing access, seasonality, permissions, logistics and potential constraints before locations are shortlisted.

Not always. Pre-production defines direction and feasibility for location scouting in Italy, while final confirmation usually happens during the dedicated scouting and permitting phase.