Media Services

Are you planning to shoot your film, video, commercial or TV program in the Netherlands?
Do you need co-production partnership while doing your project in the Netherlands?

Mata Hari Media provide production support for several media services:

Production Planning
We assist with production planning, budgeting and scheduling. We will read your script and advise on the most time and cost effective ways to shoot in The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Keukenhof, Scheveningen, Ajax Arena and all other Dutch cities and locations) and in other European countries.

Location Scouting
Our experienced scouts can find any location to match your requirements. We show some inspirational sorted by Dutch,European and seasonal locations.

Permits
We can assist with Film permits, we know what is needed and how to get it.

Pre-Production & Research
Sometimes a (deep) research pre-production is necessary, we can help you with a historical or location research and procure/ provide historical data if needed, photographs for research, literature for research, invitation letters, support for visa or other legal documents, research information about permits and entrances, casting if needed and prepare the recce period with planning and locations. We can also help you set up your production base, or your office away from home, and provide you with everything necessary for a successful shoot.

Crewing
We know the best crews and will find the right people for your project. (from production managers, technical assistance, location managers, producers, production assistants, traffic managers, DOP, gaffers, directors and more)

Cast and Casting
We can organize casting sessions (locations and equipment). MHM Casting department casts actors, actresses, models and children for (international) feature films, tv commercials, corporate- and promotional films, tv series, video clips, telefilms and photography. If you want to register at our MHM Casting department, please see our online MHM casting application form.

Equipment Rentals
We have excellent relationships with all the main equipment rentals and can help to fulfill your rental needs at advantageous conditions.

Sound Stages / Studio Rentals
We liaise with sound stage and studio rentals, and advise you on your best choices. (Incl very small green screen studio’s till very large ones).

Production Office Rentals
We source and rent production office space, from single offices to space for large production crews.

Catering
We know the best caterers and will make sure your crew won’t have to work on an empty stomach.

Travel and Transport
We help with travel and transport arrangements and can advise you on the most cost effective deals. You can read more information about our Tour and Travel here.

Accommodation
We assist with short or long term accommodation, from hotels, to apartment rentals and beyond.

SFX / Consultants
We will find SFX and other specialized consultants for your shoot, as may be needed.

Production
We provide production and support services during your shoot, and offer full-service line-producing and co-production services.

Post-Production
We set up and support post-production in the Netherlands and Belgium, from assembly editing during the shoot to full-scale picture and sound post.

Mobile Editing
We can provide mobile editing solutions for your shoot, for editing on location, in your office, or in your hotel room or home- whatever your preference.

Tax Credits / Financial Incentives
The Netherlands, as well as many other locations throughout Europe offer attractive tax credits and other financial incentives. We can advise on the best way for your project to benefit, and help calculate a detailed budget. We can advise on how to cash-flow these incentives, to ensure they can become part of your up-front financing wherever possible.

Accounting and Legal
For bigger projects, it can be beneficial to rely on the expertise of local accounting and legal experts. We can make recommendations and put you in touch with trusted sources.

Insurance
We will help to arrange the right coverage, to ensure your project conforms with all insurance requirements.

Storage and Shipping
We can arrange long and short term storage, and assist you with all your shipping needs.

How do we work??
Please read how we work and just meet or contact our team to discuss how to move forward with your production plans.

Special focus on the Dutch – Indonesian market
Mata Hari Media Services is a Dutch-Indonesian production company based in Amsterdam. It was established to cater demands from Indonesian Film production wanting to do film production in the Netherland. We realize that it can be difficult to do production in foreign land with the language barrier, customs, regulations, and restriction. Therefore we offer our expertise and knowledge assisting the Indonesian Production team with research, location scouting, talent hiring, working permit, filming permit, and all aspects related to the film production in the Netherland. Our Indonesian speaking team will certainly make you feel at home while helping your production in foreign land goes smoothly. Mata Hari Media Services offers full production support for shooting in the Netherlands. No project is too small or too big for us.

Dutch or/and International market
We provide film production and location services for film, television, commercials and corporate video productions. We support in the Netherlands and neighbor countries in Europe.