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Mauritania Fixer Field production

Services

Local production, built around the story.

Modular support for international media: commission only what you need, or place the full local production under one experienced lead.

01

Research & story development

Editorial research built for field use—not just a desk memo. Support includes source mapping, background checks, pre-interviews, story feasibility and local context.

  • Contributor identification and outreach
  • Pre-interviews and editorial notes
  • Arabic–French–English research support
02

Fixing & field producing

Day-to-day production leadership for news, documentary, factual television, radio, podcasts, photography and research assignments.

  • Call sheets and schedule control
  • Interview coordination and releases
  • On-location problem solving
03

Permits, accreditation & access

Preparation and follow-up for production documentation, official filming requests, institutional appointments, location permissions and access-sensitive assignments.

  • Permit-file review and submission support
  • Location-specific access checks
  • Equipment and crew documentation
04

Locations & contributors

Scouting, local introductions and contributor coordination across Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Adrar, the Senegal River valley, the Sahel and remote desert routes.

  • Remote recce and location notes
  • Community and institutional liaison
  • Private-location negotiations
05

Crew, transport & logistics

Right-sized local support, from a driver and translator to camera, sound, drone, 4×4 vehicles, accommodation and remote-route planning.

  • Local crew and equipment sourcing
  • Vehicle, driver and route planning
  • Accommodation and field supplies
06

Translation & delivery support

Editorially aware interpretation, transcription and translation in Arabic, French and English, with support for audio, interview logs and field notes.

  • Interview interpretation
  • Time-coded transcription
  • Rushes and metadata support

Scope it properly

Ask for a production assessment.

Send the brief, proposed dates and locations. You will receive a practical view of access, team, logistics and likely decision points.