best fixer in Italy

WE OFFER

Production support and services throughout Italy

WE SPECIALIZE IN

Documentaries, entertainment & format TV, food & travel shows, commercials, independent films, photo shoots, corporate videos

WE`RE UNIQUE

We are Italian/English bilingual fixers with extensive experience in television production, our mixed origins allow us to understand Italian and foreign cultures and blend them together

FIXER ITALY SERVICES

RESEARCH, LOCATION SCOUTING, CASTING.

PERMIT CLEARANCE & NEGOTIATIONS.

FIELD PRODUCTION.

FIXER SERVICES.

ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORTS, LOGISTICS.

DRONE FILMING.

CAMERA CREWS, LIGHITING & GRIP, JIB HIRE.

UNDERWATER FILMING.

TRANSLATION SERVICES & SUBTITLES.

DRONE VIDEO FIXER ITALY

WHY YOU CAN RELY ON US!

We have been operating as TV producers and fixers since the year 2000. Our work is mainly with international productions. We both grew up in Italy of mixed British/Italian families so we are part of a cultural mix. We understand cultural and language barriers. The main help we can provide to foreigners is the liaison with bureaucratic offices in Italy which can be difficult and sometimes even impossible to deal with, not to mention the scarcity of English speaking staff.

We enjoy our work so much as we team up with very experienced and passionate crews, we spend days and weeks on location with small or larger crews and the team work is one of the keys to a successful shoot. Present day travel and food shows are often demanding in terms of working hours so we are used to long days but with the right spirit we enjoy every minute! We have loyal partners in almost in every corner of Italy and so we can provide reliable services ranging from location scouting, casting, contributors and research to crew hire, rentals, drivers, drone operators. We can provide translation services on the shoot and follow up with interview transcriptions and translation.

Our Team

Alison Ercolani

Alison Ercolani

Fixer

Alison is a bilingual Italian/English producer and fixer with 15 years experience. She gained extensive knowledge on film production during her long-term role as Production Manager at award winning production company B&B Film where she was responsible for all aspects of production - early stage development, financing, production, post-production and distribution. She has worked with all major international broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, History Channel, Travel Channel, Al Jazeera, HBO, PBS, NDR, arte, National Geographic, Discovery, NHK, Food Network and many more. Her long and intense work in a production company has given her considerable knowledge on creative, budgeting, film permit clearance, staff employment and coordination, trouble shooting, crew management. Being involved for many years in numerous and prestigious historical documentaries and food & travel shows shot all over the country she has now some of the most extensive knowledge as local producer and fixer in Italy.

Paul Parisi

Paul Parisi

Fixer

Paul is an English/Italian field producer, fixer and still photographer with 10 years experience who has worked with prestigious international companies and clients for television productions, photography, music events and commercials. He has been involved in a great number of shoots in Italy thus his knowledge and understanding of locations, local authorities and providers is incredible and always plays a key role for the success of a shoot. He has filmed in the most notorious and even more remote locations in Italy with the most varied productions ranging from travel & food, format tv shows, commercials, historical documentaries to corporate videos. He also works as still photographer and with photographers to assist photo shoots in beautiful cities like Venice, Milan and Florence for fashion, arts and food. He has worked with many international broadcasters such as Channel 4, ITV, BBC, History Channel, Vice, Travel Channel.

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From the Blog

The Role of a Producer/Fixer when filming in a foreign country

November 18, 2025

When you film abroad partnering with a reliable producer/fixer in Italy is extremely important for a smooth and successful production. A professional fixer combines production expertise, problem-solving skills and most of all a strong local network — this is what you need when filming in Italy, whether you’re working on a documentary, TV production, feature film, commercial or branded content.

At Fixer Italy, our senior producers Alison Ercolani and Paul Parisi bring over 20 years of experience supporting international productions across the country.

What does a Fixer in Italy actually do?

Our fixer role covers a wide range of services crucial for foreign crews, including:

·       location management

·       field producing

·       translation and on-set interpretation

·       crew coordination

·       film permits in Italy (national, regional, city-level)

·       on-site troubleshooting for unexpected production issues

At the heart of our work is problem-solving: navigating Italian bureaucracy, securing last-minute solutions, and ensuring your shoot runs smoothly from prep to wrap.

20+ years of film, TV & documentary production experience

With more than two decades of experience in major production companies we have covered multiple roles and since 2015 we have specialized in freelance production services for foreign productions filming in Italy collaborating with international broadcasters, global streaming platforms, documentary teams, branded content agencies, and independent filmmakers.

We have worked in every region of Italy, maintaining a wide professional network of assistants, drivers, equipment rentals, drone operators, consultants, and local crew across the entire country.

Access to Italy’s most iconic filming locations

Thanks to established relationships with local authorities we facilitate film permits in Italy and access to top filming locations such as

·       The Colosseum

·       The Pantheon

·       Pompeii & Herculaneum

·       Mount Vesuvius

·       Archaeological Museum of Naples

·       The Uffizi Gallery

·       Lake Como, the Duomo in Milan and Florence

·       St. Peter’s Church and the Vatican Museums

·       City councils, regional film commissions & superintendencies

Whether you’re shooting a TV series, a documentary in Italy, or an international commercial, we streamline every step — from location scouting to legal clearances.

Tax Credit, VAT Rebate & Full Production Support

We specialize in guiding international productions through the Italian tax credit system, VAT rebate procedures and all administrative requirements for filming in Italy.
Through our sister company Redigital we provide complete support for larger shoots, handling all documentation, applications, and compliance for the Italian tax credit for film and TV.

Our recent 2025 feature film project is El Mashro X, produced for the Cairo-based company Synergy and produced in Italy by Fixer Italy and Redigital.

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Fixing the Impossible: bringing “El Mashro X” to life in Rome

September 28, 2025

As executive production partner for the Italian segment of the film, Fixer Italy in collaboration with Redigital was tasked with achieving the impossible: filming in some of Italy’s most restricted and culturally sensitive locations.

Filming in Rome is never simple – but shooting on the Spanish Steps, within proximity of the Vatican during the Jubilee year and across various historical zones added a layer of complexity that only the most experienced fixers can handle. Through careful planning, cultural diplomacy and coordination with local authorities Fixer Italy ensured that every location was secured and every shot planned logistically. The knowledge of permitting processes, location negotiations and multilingual crew coordination proved essential.

Thanks to the partnership between Fixer Italyand the Egyptian creative powerhouse behind the project, Egyptian cinema went international and we were proud to help make it happen.

Working alongside Arab cinema stars was a great experience and mixing Egyptian and local crews was a real success.

🎬 Executive Production: Fixer Italy & Redigital
⭐ Starring: Karim Abdel Aziz, Yasmine Sabry, Eyad Nassar

DESTINATION X WITH JEFFREY MORGAN

July 8, 2025

Fixer Italy has been engaged as the production service partner in Italy for the highly anticipated NBC series “Destination X” featuring acclaimed actor Jeffrey Morgan.

Produced by NBC, Destination X is an adventure-reality series that challenges contestants to navigate mysterious landscapes without knowing their exact location.

Italy was one of the key filming locations for its breathtaking coastlines, mountain regions and historic urban landscapes.

Fixer Italy was entrusted with the full scope of production services during the Italian leg of the shoot. Our team coordinated all local logistics, including: scouting and securing locations, obtaining filming permits and ensuring smooth relations with local authorities, hiring local crew and providing on-ground production support, arranging equipment rentals, transport, accommodation, and catering, managing tight schedules and confidentiality, crucial for a show built on secrecy.

Thanks to our deep local knowledge and international experience we were able to ensure a smooth and efficient shoot produced over several months. Working alongside Jeffrey Morgan was an absolute pleasure.

We are incredibly proud to have contributed to Destination X, a series that not only pushes creative boundaries but also celebrates the beauty of exploration.

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The Overlap on Tour

March 23, 2025

“The Overlap on Tour” is a unique television series that combines culture, travel and exploration. Broadcast on Sky Sports UK and youtube. For the Italian leg of the tour it featured the beauty of Rome and the industrial charm of Turin.

Fixer Italy’s role was to make sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. From finding the perfect filming locations and contributors to coordinating talent, equipment and film permits. Fixer Italy was responsible for ensuring that no detail was overlooked.

Fixer Italy also facilitated coordination between local authorities, film permits and access, security,  drone filming and ensuring that the production was able to shoot in public spaces without disruptions. Whether it was liaising with the Italian police for road closures or securing filming rights in historical sites Fixer Italy’s team was there every step of the way.

Producing a series like “The Overlap on Tour” requires not just technical expertise but a deep understanding of the culture, history, and geography of each location. At Fixer Italy we are committed to bringing the best of Italy to the world providing the support and resources needed to create high-quality, captivating content.

Behind the scenes of New York Times bestseller’s The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking Cookbook

December 27, 2024

A journey through photography and video production by Fixer Italy, an inspiring creative project, a celebration of Italian culinary traditions and the charm of The Pasta Queen, whose passion for pasta and the stories behind each dish shine through!

Fixer Italy team played a key role in bringing this cookbook to life first of all by creating an  all-female team. One of the most memorable aspects of working on The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking was the incredible all-female team that worked tirelessly on the production, every single member of the crew brought their expertise, creativity, and dedication to the project.

This dynamic created a strong bond, a sense of shared understanding, trust, and mutual support that made the experience both professional and personally fulfilling. Nadia’s warm personality and her genuine love for pasta made the entire process feel like a shared journey. The creative synergy between Nadia and the Fixer Italy team turned every filming day into a unique and inspiring adventure.

Our role was to visually capture Nadia’s love for food and that meant more than just snapping pictures of beautiful pasta dishes. It was about documenting the essence of Italian cooking: the art, the process, the details that make each dish so special.

Our goal was to make each photo and video feel as though you were right there in the kitchen with Nadia, the challenge was not only to showcase the beauty of the food but to capture the atmosphere of each moment—whether it was the quiet calm of a sunlit kitchen or the bustling energy of a lively cooking session.

At Fixer Italy, we’re always eager to collaborate on new and exciting projects. Working on The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking Cookbook was an experience that reminded us why we love what we do: telling stories that inspire and connecting people to their passions.

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS

December 9, 2024

When it comes to creating a successful film the setting, logistics, and local expertise can make all the difference. Italy has a rich history, stunning landscapes and world-renowned film heritage and provides endless inspiration and authenticity.

But navigating the complexities of shooting in a foreign country can be challenging.

Fixer Italy was instrumental in facilitating the process with the greatest focus on location search, scouting and field management.

Ingeborg Bachmann Journey into the Desert by German director Margarethe Von Trotta and Maria Montessori La Nouvelle Femme by French director Léa Todorov both emphasize the role of local support services, the beauty and significance of Italian locations and the synergy between the international productions and local expertise for filming in Italy.

We at Fixer Italy are proud to have been a part of these great projects, working with top international productions and professionals is what we like best.

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The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy 

April 7, 2024

The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy is now showing on Apple+, a special Europe edition for the second series.

Fixer Italy has field produced the episode filmed in Tuscany produced by TwoFour UK for Apple TV+

This travel series follows renowned actor Eugene Levy as he embarks on a grand tour of Europe meeting people and doing things outside his comfort zone. With Fixer Italy as his trusted guide, Levy ventures into the heart of Italy’s most picturesque region with tales of ancient history and timeless beauty.

Fixer Italy has secured the logistics and the smooth filming for the entire UK and local crew: filming a tour in Florence on golf buggies admiring the city’s landmarks through crowds of tourists, the beautiful hills of Tuscany with rolling vineyards and olive groves, setting up activities to learn medieval customs and harvesting grapes as well as truffle hunting.

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