Filming in Palau
Are you thinking of filming in Palau? Are you looking for a reliable and professional media company to assist with your production?
Lightning Strike Productions has over 20 years filming experience. We have been filming in Palau for over 12 years. We can help you with all aspects of your production. Filming permits, accommodation, land transport, boat hire, rental camera equipment. Interviews, underwater camera operators, drone pilots, on camera talent…..
Over the last 12 years we have filmed everywhere in Palau. From the far northern reefs of Velasco, to the far south and it’s remote islands of Helen, Tobi and Sonsorol.
Location Palau
The Republic of Palau has a huge variety of healthy and almost pristine ecosystems. Palau provides a huge wealth of opportunities for content. It is visually stunning with tropical islands, coral reefs, jungles and plentiful iconic species.
There are numerous conservation stories available. Tuna Fisheries, Marine enforcement, mangrove protection, migratory shorebirds, climate change resilience.
We have WW2 wrecks, their de-mining and recovery of human remains. Extensive underwater caverns and of course the many marine lakes with their millions of Jellyfish.
Additionally the other side of the coin is also available. Stories on illegal fishing and the black market trade in protected species. The need to balance tourism and development with conservation. Tuna economics, Climate Change, Ocean acidification, renewable energy, coral bleaching….
There are stories waiting to be told and new technologies waiting to tell them with and since we are based in Palau we can start production quickly.
How Lightning Strike Productions can help you
Lightning Strike Productions has worked with numerous broadcast entities in Palau over the years. Clients include the BBC, CNN, Arte, Thalassa 3, ABC, Channel 9 Australia, Animal Planet, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. It’s also a regular contributor to online news media through it’s stringer services.
Our cameras, both underwater and drone mounted output Raw footage, ensuring the very highest in 4K 16 bit quality.
Because of our long experience filming in Palau we can help you organize filming permits, arrange transport, accommodation, rental equipment, interviews and talent.
Whilst things have improved, Palau is still remote and does not have a huge amount of media production resources. There are no dedicated camera stores and spare parts etc need to be ordered in from overseas, which can take at least a week at best.
It’s regional and national government structures can be tricky to negotiate for filming permits and site access. We can help you navigate and succeed in this local arena.
If you are considering filming in Palau it’s well worth contacting us to find the lay of the land and get a bespoke solution for success.
Palau Stock Footage library
If you need footage quickly or something specific but time consuming, there is always the option of stock footage. As a result of filming here for over 12 years we have a huge stock footage library available.
Almost all our work has something to do with the environment. It’s well worth seeing what we can offer in stock footage.
See our latest show reel here
Filming in Palau with Lightning Strike Productions
Lightning Strike Productions has the experience and the expertise to help you with any element of your filming in Palau. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Cheers
Richard